The Republic of Gilead still has its claws in—and so does viewers’ obsession with The Handmaid’s Tale
. With each passing season, the suspense grows thicker, the stakes higher, and the fandom louder (yes, we hear you yelling at your TV). Now, with Season 6 officially underway—Hulu dropped the first three episodes on April 8, 2025, and with more coming weekly—one thing is clear: June is not done fighting, and fans are curious to know… how many more episodes are to drop.
As Season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale
creeps toward its finale, fan curiosity is boiling over—are we witnessing the end of Gilead, or just another brutal chapter?
The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 6 sparks speculation about the show’s fate
Season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale
is nearing its explosive conclusion, with eight gripping episodes already out and just two left to shake Gilead to its core
. June, still reeling from betrayal and bloodshed, now leads a bold plot against the regime’s top brass. As tensions rise and alliances shift, fans are bracing for what could be the show’s most intense stretch yet. With new episodes dropping weekly, there is no official confirmation yet about a Season 7 for The Handmaid’s Tale,
but it does not end here. There is exciting news for the fans.
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Season 6 will mark the end of The Handmaid’s Tale
, but the story is far from over. Hulu has greenlit The Testaments
, a new series based on Margaret Atwood’s 2020 sequel, with Ann Dowd returning as Aunt Lydia. While fans are eager for more, the future of Gilead—and June’s fight—remains shrouded in mystery. Ahead of the finale, one of The Handmaid’s Tale
stars teased a much darker tone for Season 6.
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Madeline Brewer recently shared insights into Janine’s evolution, reflecting on how the character has changed as The Handmaid’s Tale
nears its intense final episodes.
Madeline Brewer opened up about Janine’s evolution in The Handmaid’s Tale
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Madeline Brewer shared that The Handmaid’s Tale
Season 6 takes a notably darker direction, especially as Janine is forced into a brothel in Gilead. Brewer explained, “We turned it a bit darker this season,”
referring to the series’ exploration of the Jezebel setting. Yet, paradoxically, Brewer noted that Janine experiences a form of freedom. Despite the horrors she has endured, Janine’s enduring spirit shines through her protective instincts and deep connection to her daughter.
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In her conversation with CBR, Brewer reflected on Janine’s evolution, describing her journey as “a 360 from where we first meet her in Season 1.”
Brewer emphasized that Janine’s resilient spirit never faded; it simply transformed. The Handmaid’s Tale,
which premiered in 2017, concludes this month on Hulu, but the saga continues with a sequel series, The Testaments.
Interestingly, Sydney Sweeney
, also brought her unique energy to the show. As the 10-episode finale unfolds, excitement for what could follow is already in motion.
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