Based on Margaret Atwood's dystopian 1980s novel, The Handmaid's Tale, this Hulu Original brings us its compelling and gritty TV adaptation, spanning the parameters of the book and beyond. Here's where to watch The Handmaid's Tale online on Hulu and elsewhere around the world.
Air dates: 2017-present
Total seasons: 4 (46 episodes)
Creators: Bruce Miller
Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel
Streaming options: Hulu (US) | All4 (UK) | Stan (AUS) | Crave (CA)
Set in an alternative America, Gilead puts into place a suppressive regime that sees fertile women taking part in ceremonial rape. This comes into play as fertility rates drop and Gilead endeavours to realign priorities and power back to the patriarchy.
Elisabeth Moss stars as one such Handmaid, Offred, who must be subservient to the high-ranking Commander Fred Waterford, played by Joseph Fiennes. The show has been praised for its grim but insightful social commentary and for Moss’s captivating central performance.
While Hulu is the show’s main home in the US, it’s available to watch online via several different streaming platforms and pay-to-buy services worldwide. If you’re in the US, UK, Australia, or Canada, this article will explain where you can watch The Handmaid’s Tale.
How to watch The Handmaid's Tale online in the US
How to watch The Handmaid's Tale online: stream season 1-4 in the UK
How to stream The Handmaid's Tale and watch every season online in Canada
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