The Handmaid’s Tale is an American dystopian television series created by Bruce Miller, based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name. Following the Second American Civil War, a theonomic, totalitarian society subjects fertile women, dubbed “Handmaids,” to child-bearing slavery.
Since the fourth season premiere, fans have been wondering whether or not the series will return to Hulu this year. As the fall season approaches, major television networks have scheduled new series and movies for the 2022 fall season, and we have some exciting news for fans: The Handmaid’s Tale is one of the series set to premiere in September 2022.
If you’re wondering what’s next for this fantastic series, it’s received both critical and popular acclaim. As a result, the series’ faith is safe in the hands of Rotten Tomatoes, which has 94% of 259 positive reviews for the first season, with an average rating of 8.65/10. “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,” according to the site’s critical consensus.
Release Date for The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 Episode 1 and 2
The network has confirmed that the series will return this year, with the fifth season set to premiere on September 14, 2022. On August 24, 2022, the official Twitter handle of The Handmaid’s Tale shared the update with its followers, stating, “Some sins can’t be washed away.” Season 5 of #HandmaidsTale premieres on @hulu on September 14.” Check out the official post below:
Some sins can’t be washed away. #HandmaidsTale Season 5 arrives September 14 on @hulu. pic.twitter.com/MwXCCUzZKL
— The Handmaid’s Tale (@HandmaidsOnHulu) August 10, 2022
Cast and Crew of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 Episode 1 and 2
Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale is expected to feature the original cast from Season 4 and continue the storyline. The other main cast members—Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski, O. T. Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Bradley Whitford, Ann Dowd, and Amanda Brugel—who were highlighted in the official announcement of Handmaid’s Tale Season 5—will also return. Mckenna Grace, Zawe Ashton, and Reed Birney all have new roles.
Official Trailer for The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5
On August 20, 2022, the official trailer for the next season was released, with the tagline “Some sins can’t be washed away.” The Handmaid’s Tale’s new season premieres on September 14.” Check out the official trailer below:
