The wait for “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5 is finally almost over. The famous Hulu series returns in September to continue the saga of June Osborne (Elizabeth Moss) and her fight against the oppressive Gilead regime. And the new batch of episodes follows on the heels of a game-changing Season 4 finale when June finally has to do brutal justice to her long-suffering Fred (Joseph Fiennes).
Season 5 also promises a new fight between June and Serena (Yvonne Strahovsky), as June’s former prisoner spends her miracle pregnancy while processing her husband’s death and navigating Gilead’s increasingly complicated international politics. enjoys.
There’s a lot to look forward to, so if you’re curious to know when you can watch new episodes, we’ve gathered a handy guide to the Season 5 release schedule and what time the new episodes air.
When does “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5 premiere?
Hulu premiered the first two episodes of season 5 at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8.
Depending on what time zone you’re in, “The Handmaid’s Tale” will return to streaming on Tuesday, September 13th/Wednesday, September 14th.
What time does “The Handmaid’s Tale” air on Hulu?
New episodes of “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5 debut Tuesday nights at approximately 9 p.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (or very early Wednesday mornings if you’re on the East Coast) on Hulu.
Are new episodes released weekly or all together?
The first two episodes of the 10-episode season will arrive on the Season 5 premiere date. However, the rest of the episodes will start at once, releasing on a weekly basis.
Check out the full release schedule of Season 5 here:
- Episode 1: Wednesday, September 14
- Episode 2: Wednesday, September 14
- Episode 3: Wednesday, September 21
- Episode 4: Wednesday, September 28
- Episode 5: Wednesday, October 5th
- Episode 6: Wednesday, October 12
- Episode 7: Wednesday, October 19
- Episode 8: Wednesday, October 26
- Episode 9: Wednesday, November 2
- Episode 10: Wednesday, November 9
Who is in the cast of season 5?
Season 5 looks back on much of the series’ large ensemble cast as the story continues to push beyond the boundaries of Gilead. However, there is one notable exception, and it’s a big one: Alexis Bledel, aka Emily, pulled away from the fifth season for personal reasons. Of course, don’t expect to see Commander Fred as well, after the shocking Season 4 finale, although Fiennes does appear in flashbacks.
As for the returning stars, the cast of “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 5 includes:
- Elizabeth Moss as June Osborne
- Yvonne Strahovsky as Serena Joy Waterford
- Janine as Madeline Brewer
- Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
- Oti Fagbenle as Luke
- Max Minghella as Nick
- Samira Wiley as Moira
- Bradley Whitford as Commander Lawrence
- Sam Jagger as Mark Tuello
- McKenna Grace as Esther Keys
Is Season 5 The Last Season Of “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
far from it! “The Handmaid’s Tale” has already been renewed for a sixth and final season, but that’s not all. The world of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will continue in a new sequel series, “The Testaments,” which Hulu is actively developing.
Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name was released three decades after “The Handmaid’s Tale” and picks up Gilead’s story years later, following the futuristic stories of several familiar characters.
“It has been a true honor to tell the story of Margaret Atwood’s groundbreaking novel and highly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring audiences the sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale,” said creator, showrunner and executive producer Bruce Miller. Season 6 announcement. “We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which has unfortunately remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe for their unwavering support to our incredible fans, and whose Without this we would never have gotten to this point.”