Even before the season 3 finale aired in August 2019, The Handmaid’s Tale was officially renewed for season 4. Our anticipation for the show’s return has been building ever since.
However, we were glad to hear from executive producer Warren Littlefield that “there [are] still more stories to tell, there [are] still] more of Gilead to battle” following the conclusion of season 3.
We still have a lot of questions about the upcoming instalment, even though June and other members of the Resistance have a bright future ahead of them. We now have the following details about The Handmaid’s Tale season 4:
A Brief Description of The Handmaid’s Tale
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ is a dystopian television series developed by Bruce Miller, based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name.
Hulu ordered a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes for the series in late 2016, and production began in the fall of that year.
Following a Second American Civil War, a theonomic, totalitarian society imposes child-bearing slavery on fertile women known as “Handmaids.”
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What is The Handmaid’s Tale Series Based on?
When it comes to feminism, the novel examines the ways in which women in a patriarchal society lose their individuality, their ability to express themselves, and their ability to exercise their reproductive rights.
As in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, this novel is a series of linked stories (such as “The Merchant’s Tale” and the “Parson’s Tale”), and its title echoes these components.
It’s also a nod to the classic fairy tale trope of the main character narrating her own narrative.
When will The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 Air?
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, is the premiere date for Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale. Hulu is releasing three new episodes at once in the first week back.
There will be a new episode every Wednesday for the following seven weeks, Deadline reports.
Prior to the release of the official trailer (below), a teaser trailer released in February that offered a glimpse into June’s life in Gilead.
Because of the coronavirus epidemic, filming was halted in March, and the new season was originally intended to release in the fall of 2020.
After a six-month hiatus, Toronto-based production has restarted. Bruce Miller, the show’s executive producer, revealed in December that filming for season 4 had been completed.
Previous Seasons of the Series
It aired on April 26, 2017 with the first three episodes, followed by the next seven episodes every Wednesday. In July 2019, the series was revived for a fourth season, which premiered on April 27, 2021.
Earlier this year, Hulu and MGM stated that they were working on a sequel series based on Atwood’s 2019 novel The Testaments, which was released in September 2019.
The fifth season of the show will premiere in December 2020, just in time for the fourth season premiere.
Awards and Nominations Won by the Series
After receiving 13 nominations, The Handmaid’s Tale won eight Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, for its first season.
As the first series produced by Hulu and the first series on a streaming service to win an Emmy for Outstanding Series, this is a historic win for everyone involved.
Golden Globe Award for Best Dramatic Television Series went to the show as well. The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
The Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series were both given to Elisabeth Moss for her performance.
Who is in the Cast of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4?
Regular cast members of The Handmaid’s Tale will be back for Season 4 of the show.
Deborah Harry as June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss)
Maximilian Minghella as Commander Nick Commander Blaine Bradley Whitford Lawrence Joseph
Commanded by Joseph Fiennes Waterford’s Fred
Serena Williams is played by Yvonne Strahovski. Joy Waterford is a well-known author.
Dr. Emily Malek, Ph.D., is played by Alexis Bledel.
Played by Samira Wiley, Moira
Ann Dowd portrays Aunt Lydia, O-T Fagbenle portrays Luke Bankole, and Madeline Brewer portrays Janine in the movie.
Actress Amanda Brugel as Rita
In addition, Sam Jaeger, who played American representative Mark Tuello in seasons 2 and 3, joined the cast as a regular. Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House will also feature a new character.
Mrs. Keyes is a “sharply brilliant, adolescent wife of a much older Commander who commands her land and household with confidence,”
According to the description of actress Mckenna Grace. With a “calm and pious” exterior and “turmoil” within, the new figure will display a unique dichotomy.
Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 Spoiler
Season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale finished with viewers feeling both relieved and anxious at the same time.
In spite of her heroics, June still bears the scars of her bullet wound. However, she appears to be just getting warmed up.
The world that June is about to enter is an intriguing one. There are women with her who she feels responsible for, and they’re on the run with her.
At the end of season three, “she’s basically bleeding to death,” Bruce said in December 2020 to The Hollywood Reporter. The plan is to follow June now that she has a taste of independence.
In season four of The Handmaid’s Tale, June is described as a “fierce rebel leader,” but the risks she takes “bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges,” according to Deadline.
This woman’s quest for vengeance consumes all of her energy and poses a threat to “her most cherished relationships.”
How Many Seasons will there be for The Handmaid’s Tale?
The fifth season of The Handmaid’s Tale was announced in December 2020. As a result, the future of the show’s fifth season is uncertain.
When The Handmaid’s Tale ends, the showrunners are already planning a spinoff based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel The Testaments.
To date in September 2019, it has been reported by both Hulu and MGM that they have acquired rights to the dystopian novel.
They are in in discussions with Bruce about how The Handmaid’s Tale could be “an crucial expansion” of the story.
This is not the end of the series, but we also look at Margaret [Atwood’s] book The Testaments and know that that story carries us 15 years into the future,” Warren said to TV Guide.
How can I Watch and Stream The Handmaid’s Tale?
You can get a free Hulu trial if you wish to watch (or replay) the first two seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale.
When the free trial period ends, you can continue your subscription for $5.99 a month after that.
Additionally, all three seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale are currently available on Amazon Prime for a total price of $24.99 for all three seasons.
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Conclusion
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, is the premiere date for Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale. Hulu is releasing three new episodes at once in the first week back.
There will be a new episode every Wednesday for the following seven weeks, Deadline reports. Prior to the release of the official trailer (below), a teaser trailer released in February that offered a glimpse into June’s life in Gilead.
