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      The Handmaid's Tale (2017)

      Season 1

      The Handmaid's Tale

      260 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Haunting and vivid, The Handmaid's Tale is an endlessly engrossing adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel that's anchored by a terrific central performance from Elisabeth Moss. Read critic reviews

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      Episodes

      • 1. Offred

        Air date: Apr 26, 2017

        Offred struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful figure and his resentful wife.

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      • 2. Birth Day

        Air date: Apr 26, 2017

        When Offred and her fellow handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine's baby, Offred remembers her own daughter's birth; Offred and Ofglen grow closer.

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      • 3. Late

        Air date: Apr 26, 2017

        Offred visits Janine's baby and recalls the early days of the revolution before Gilead; Ofglen is faced with a challenge.

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      • During her punishment, Offred starts to unravel, and remembers her time with Moira at the Red Center; a complication threatens Offred's future with the Commander and Serena Joy.

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      • 5. Faithful

        Air date: May 10, 2017

        Offred receives a surprising proposition from Serena Joy; Offred recalls the start of her relationship with her husband.

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      • 6. A Woman's Place

        Air date: May 17, 2017

        Offred is questioned about her life as a handmaid; Serena Joy reflects on her marriage and her role in Gilead's inception.

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      • 7. The Other Side

        Air date: May 24, 2017

        Offred remembers her family's escape attempt, revealing details about life before Gilead.

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      • 8. Jezebels

        Air date: May 31, 2017

        The Commander surprises Offred with an adventure in Gilead; trouble in Nick's past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.

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      • 9. The Bridge

        Air date: Jun 7, 2017

        Offred goes on a dangerous mission for the resistance; Janine receives a new posting; Serena Joy has suspicions about the Commander's fidelity.

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      • 10. Night

        Air date: Jun 14, 2017

        Serena Joy confronts Offred, who struggles with a life-altering revelation; the handmaids are faced with a brutal decision.

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      Cast & Crew

      Elisabeth Moss
      Joseph Fiennes
      Yvonne Strahovski
      Alexis Bledel
      Madeline Brewer
      Ann Dowd
      Samira Wiley
      Robert Curtis Brown
      Amanda Brugel
      Ever Carradine
      Kristen Gutoskie
      Jordana Blake
      Tattiawna Jones
      Bahia Watson
      Jenessa Grant
      Nina Kiri
      Stephen Kunken
      Lauren Horejda
      Bruce Miller
      Warren Littlefield
      Daniel Wilson
      Fran Sears
      Ilene Chaiken

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      Audience Reviews for The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1

      • Sep 15, 2023
        slow, boring and unrealistic
      • Jul 27, 2023
        A horrifying, thought-provoking, futuristic dystopia that revolves around women's subjugation and religious dictatorship, with fantastic performances, great cinematography, and a haunting score. The only problem is that the series drags in its latest seasons.
      • Jun 24, 2023
        A disturbing dystopian tale that cuts close to the bone. Atmospheric, complex and brilliantly constructed this is an excellent adaption of Atwood's classic novel. One of the best shows of 2017.
      • Feb 25, 2023
        After watching the first 2 seasons its the bext TV series I've seen since the Sopranos. Some scenes are tough to watch but I had trouble looking away. Lots of closeups of Elizabeth Moss which are captivating. Each character seems perfectly cast. The photography and sound track capture the dark tone of the subject matter. Can't wait to move on to remaining seasons to see if the womens' strength and resistence continue to grow.
      • Jan 23, 2023
        The imaginary dystopian world centered on the Republic of Gilead is something truly "different" and original at a time when the streaming networks are loaded with series based in post-apocalyptic worlds. The series is original in the landscape of the period. A technical performance, the acting & the aesthetics seems promising. fantastic first season
      • Jan 13, 2023
        I have been hooked since the very start and still going. Every episode is so emotional! A times I have had to pause as it was just so tense. Superb acting by everyone. By far the best program I've seen.
      • Jan 02, 2023
        Must watch film. Some harsh scenes but a story well played out in film with a tough story that should be watched by all...A good warning for us in this story
      • Dec 30, 2022
        Something different which is refreshing and Elisabeth Moss is fantastic!!
      • Dec 17, 2022
        After seeing over 70 episodes of this series in a brief time frame , its bloated overstretched, over done,repetitious gun in your face messaging is far too apparent. This series should not have exceeded 20 episodes. The main protagonist you can never bee in any danger from episode one as you know more then 70 episodes exist. The Marcel marso facial grimacing of the actress has evolved from initally funny to nightmarish and quickly loses any meaning. As lawerence Olivia once said to the method school. Just try acting instead. Only north American television could produce and contuine to produce such simplistic,lobotomised, exhausted tripe. A career killing tombe,for all involved. My eyes and ears hurt so much.
      • Nov 18, 2022
        Depressing, gripping, simply stunning.

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