The handmaid’s tale is a popular television show based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel of the same name. It tells the story of Offred, one of many women who are unable to have children and are forced into slavery as child-bearers for society’s elite families. The plot follows her life in Gilead, where she is renamed “Offred” by her commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and his wife Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski), who assigns Offred to be their handmaid.
About The Handmaid’s Tale:
The plot is based on the novel written by Margaret Atwood. The show consisted of a total of 23 episodes and was released in 2017. It follows the plot of Offred, who, after her family escapes from Gilead, finds herself struggling to adjust to new rules imposed upon women by an oppressive religious regime.
Release date:
The release date for the fifth season of Handmaid’s Tale has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
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— The Handmaid’s Tale Brasil (@handmaidtalebr) August 30, 2021
Production:
The production began about a year ago, on May 21st, 2020, so there are still many plot details to be released. The production is currently in the process of filming, and more plot teasers will become available as it continues, including a release date that has not yet been announced at this point.
Filming:
The filming took place in Toronto, Canada, and it is expected to continue for about a month. The cast has been seen on set throughout the year since production began, which means there are plot spoilers available already that can be found online.
Revenue:
A lot of money was made from previous seasons once they were released so this season is expected to do the same. There will be a lot of plot twists and turns along with new characters that make it exciting for viewers to watch as well.
Renewal Status:
The series was renewed for a sixth and final season which is expected to release in 2024, but no plot has been confirmed yet.
The Starring Cast:
- The cast includes Elisabeth Moss,
- Joseph Fiennes,
- Yvonne Strahovski,
- Alexis Bledel, and
- Ann Dowd.
The Plot:
The plot description goes on to further describe the plot details and teases at some possible plot points that may come up during the season. However, it is important to note that there are still plot twists or surprises coming in this season, so be sure to avoid spoilers if you done.
The plot of the first season closely follows that of Atwood’s novel, depicting Offred’s journey through Gilead. The series was renewed for a second and third season which expanded on events in Atwood’s novel as well as adding original plot lines. Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is sent to Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and his wife Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski). The plot of season five will likely feature the fall of Gilead as an aftermath of June’s successful assassination attempt on Fred.
Ratings:
It’s worth noting that there are some early reviews out already though with Rotten Tomatoes giving it an aggregated score of 100% from a total of 21 reviews as of April 15th, 2020. The show was widely praised for its acting, directing, and production value. Season five is expected to maintain the high standard set by previous seasons. The season premiere will air on Hulu on May 22nd, 2022, with a two-episode debut and an extended third episode airing later in the week.
Reviews:
Critics are already hailing the new season as one of the best. While it’s still too early to tell, many believe that this final season will live up to its potential and be something truly special. The show will be bid adieu on June 27th, 2022, with a double-episode finale. All eyes are now on the critically acclaimed series as it heads into what’s expected to be its most intense season yet.”
Expectations:
Season five is expected to see a multitude of plot twists, heart-stopping suspense, and riveting drama. The final season will consist of 13 episodes – one more than the first four seasons – with each episode being extended from its usual runtime. Hulu has already ordered an additional season of the popular series. HBO, on the other hand, is reportedly interested in doing their own version of The Handmaid’s Tale miniseries called Dark Fingers.
