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Season 3 – The Handmaid's Tale

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Based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, this series is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States. Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state, and is faced with environmental disasters and a plummeting birth rate. In a desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world, the few remaining fertile women are forced into sexual servitude. One of these women, Offred, is determined to survive the terrifying world she lives in, and find the daughter that was taken from her.
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Critics Consensus

The Handmaid's Tale's third season reigns in its horrors and inspires hope that revolution really is possible -- if only the story would stop spinning its wheels and get to it already.

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Caroline Reilly Bitch Media 03/13/2021
A warning to never be complacent enough to let things get this far; that it is our demise, not our salvation, that lies in trusting the Serena Joys in our lives or underestimating the Commander Lawrences. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) 12/13/2019
4/5
It may be too in love with the slow burn of visual storytelling, but The Handmaid's Tale still knows what it's about. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 08/16/2019
A compelling season finale. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/07/2022
Fans of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will not be disappointed by the developments of season three. Go to Full Review Emily Kubincanek Film School Rejects 12/13/2019
June, Serena, and Emily have changed so much since season one, but this episode proves they have a lot more left in them and that the audience should be excited to see where they're headed. Go to Full Review Matthew Dougherty The Filtered Lens 12/13/2019
B-
The Handmaid's Tale deserves to be dinged for some poor plot construction at the start of season three. But these episodes indicate that the larger story of the season will be worth it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matt R. @mriddler Jan 9 Annoying. Slow. Repetitive. Aimless. See more Joseph W @critique477 Jan 8 Season three was a fall off from season one and two See more Lane M @RT31121284 06/03/2025 EXCELLENT SERIES- Gets better and better See more Sam G @RT88876806 05/29/2025 It's not a bad one and there are some great moments for sure, but I find it very depressing and slow. Now that Nick and June aren't physically together most of the time, there's no light in the darkness anymore, so it makes it more difficult to watch sometimes. The ending is beautiful though and June has an interesting character development through the season. See more Agatha M @Aggers 05/08/2025 At this stage in the series, I find June/Offred increasingly insufferable. Her reckless decisions, irrational behavior, and exaggerated facial expressions are incredibly frustrating. It’s perplexing how poorly her character was written once the source material from the book was exhausted. See more Peyton H @RT40985415 05/04/2025 To recap these reviews: "The writers hate men!" — they hate predatory men, actually, why does that upset you so much? "It's too politically correct!" — in what world is torturing women and forcing them to have children 'politically correct? "June is a bad person!" — flawed female protagonist is a popular theme for a reason, she is relatable because she is complex. Season 2 hurt my stomach to watch because it is just so raw. Season 3 was a lot of stage-setting and politics, much less action, but that does not make it less worthy of the time spent on it. The scene at the end with the gun (you'll know it when you see it) was shocking, and disturbing, and anyone who understands desperation and being caught in the moment can see how someone would get there; it's abhorrent, but it's *real*. Don't pay attention to all of the people whose feelings are hurt because they think this show makes them look bad, they're telling on themselves. Season 3 may not have been as action-packed as Season 2, but it's still phenomenal. See more Read all reviews
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Bruce Miller

Creator

Elisabeth Moss

Offred

Joseph Fiennes

Commander Waterford

Yvonne Strahovski

Serena Joy

Samira Wiley

Moira

Alexis Bledel

Ofglen

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2019 Night June embarks on a bold mission that has unexpected consequences; Emily and Nichole have a harrowing journey; the Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy's choice to send Nichole away. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 5, 2019 Mary and Martha June helps Martha with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious, untrustworthy new walking partner; Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 5, 2019 Useful June navigates a meeting during which she must face both Cmdr. Waterford and Nick; Serena Joy tries to recuperate at her mother's home; Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a commander. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 12, 2019 God Bless The Child June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords' relationship; Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 19, 2019 Unknown Caller June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that could have far-reaching ramifications. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 26, 2019 Household June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington, D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse into the future of Gilead; June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 3, 2019 Under His Eye June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah; Emily faces her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated; Serena and Fred contemplate their future in Washington. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 10, 2019 Unfit June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limits at the hands of Aunt Lydia, who reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 17, 2019 Heroic June's sanity starts to fray when she is confined in a hospital; an encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 24, 2019 Witness June has to deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 31, 2019 Liars A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; June is forced to trust Commander Lawrence; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford try to make a trip incognito. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 7, 2019 Sacrifice Losses among their own rocks Gilead's leadership; Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada; June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household. Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 14, 2019 Mayday With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead, and she must decide how far she is willing to go; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford try to find their way forward in their new lives. Details

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Season Info

Director
Daina Reid, Dearbhla Walsh, Colin Watkinson, Mike Barker
Creator
Bruce Miller
Executive Producer
Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, Elisabeth Moss, Eric Tuchman, Mike Barker
Screenwriter
Dorothy Fortenberry, Lynn Renee Maxcy, Nina Fiore, Marissa Jo Cerar, Jacey Heldrich, Kira Snyder, John Hererra
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2019