Handmaid's Tale Ends, Sets Up The Testaments

The Handmaid's Tale ended its six-season run with a finale that brings June back to the Waterford house, paralleling the series' premiere and Margaret Atwood's novel. Boston is liberated from Gilead's rule, and the episode features emotional reunions, including June with Emily and Janine with her daughter, as well as a reconciliation between June and Serena, now a refugee. While some characters find closure, June's quest to reunite with her daughter Hannah remains unresolved, intentionally left open to align with the upcoming sequel series, The Testaments, which is already in production. Showrunners and creator Bruce Miller designed the finale to emphasize June’s resilience amid unfinished battles, mirroring the book’s open ending. The decision to conclude with season six was made to provide a fitting end to June’s arc while setting the stage for future narratives. The series is noted for its exploration of resistance, trauma, and hope.