The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6: What’s Next?
The highly anticipated final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is just around the corner, and fans are eager to know what’s in store. Here’s what we know so far:
Season 6 Release Date
The final season premiered on April 8, 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly until May 27.
New Cast Members
Josh Charles Joins the cast as a series regular, playing a mysterious character who’s cozy with Serena Joy and sports the attire of a Gilead commander.
Ever Carradine: Was promoted to series regular between seasons, playing Naomi Lawrence.
Returning Characters
– elisabeth Mossas June Osborne
– Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
– *Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
-O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
-Max Minghella as Commander Nick Blaine
Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
– *Bradley Whitford* as Commander Joseph Lawrence
Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello
-Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
*Plot Expectations
The final season promises to be intense, with June’s determination to take down Gilead driving the plot. Luke and Moira join the resistance, while Serena tries to reform Gilead. Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia grapple with the consequences of their actions, and Nick faces challenging tests of character.¹
