Handmaid’s Tale Finale Brings Major Character Transformations

As The Handmaid's Tale approaches its series finale, several characters experience major turning points. Serena Joy's marriage to Commander Wharton quickly collapses after she learns of his plan to bring a Handmaid into their home, deepening her disillusionment with Gilead. Aunt Lydia undergoes a significant transformation, choosing not to betray June and the Handmaids, which sets up her arc for the upcoming spinoff, The Testaments. Janine faces a darker path as she is forced into a brothel but paradoxically finds a measure of freedom and purpose, embodying resilience. At the center, June Osborne returns from an escape attempt and leads a revolution against Gilead to liberate the Handmaids. These storylines underscore the ongoing resistance, survival, and psychological impact of Gilead's oppression as the show concludes.