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The Handmaid's Tale

2017–2025 Action & Adventure • Drama • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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Overview

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
6
Total Episodes
66
First Air Date
Feb 3, 2017
Most Recent Air Date
May 27, 2025
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
42.0
Seasons
6
Episodes
66

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Seasons

Season 1

2017 • 10 episodes

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Season 2

2018 • 13 episodes

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Season 3

2019 • 13 episodes

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Season 4

2021 • 10 episodes

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Season 5

2022 • 10 episodes

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Season 6

2025 • 10 episodes

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