The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale (2017- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Science-Fiction

The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized ‘return to traditional values'. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred is a Handmaid in the Commander's household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate the world. In this terrifying society, Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Handmaid's Tale premiere?

The Handmaid's Tale premiered on April 26, 2017.

Who wrote the novel on which The Handmaid's Tale is based?

The novel on which The Handmaid's Tale is based was written by Margaret Atwood.

In the TV show, what is the name of the oppressive regime that has taken over the United States?

In the TV show, the oppressive regime that has taken over the United States is called Gilead.

What is the main character's name?

The main character's name is Offred.

What is the role of the Handmaids in Gilead?

The role of the Handmaids in Gilead is to bear children for upper-class families who are unable to have children themselves.

Who plays the role of Offred in the TV show?

Elisabeth Moss plays the role of Offred in the TV show.

Who plays the role of Commander Fred Waterford in the TV show?

Joseph Fiennes plays the role of Commander Fred Waterford in the TV show.

Who plays the role of Serena Joy Waterford in the TV show?

Yvonne Strahovski plays the role of Serena Joy Waterford in the TV show.

Who plays the role of Moira in the TV show?

Samira Wiley plays the role of Moira in the TV show.

Who plays the role of Ofglen in the TV show?

Alexis Bledel plays the role of Ofglen in the TV show.

What is the Handmaid's real name?

The Handmaid's real name is never revealed in the TV show.

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Also known as

  • O Conto da Aia (Brazil)
  • Историята на прислужницата (Bulgaria)
  • A szolgálólány meséje (Hungary)
  • Povestea slujitoarei (Romania)
  • Рассказ служанки (Russian Federation)
  • El cuento de la criada (Spain)
  • Розповідь служниці (Ukraine)

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