'The Handmaid's Tale' Renewed for Sixth and Final Season

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 officially has an end date. Ahead of the season 5 premiere of the Hulu series, the streaming service announced on Thursday that it has renewed the Margaret Atwood adaptation for a sixth and final season.«It has been a true honor to tell the story of Margaret Atwood’s groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of ,» Bruce Miller, creator, showrunner and executive producer, said in a press release. «We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which unfortunately has remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe of our incredible fans for their unwavering support, and without whom we never would have gotten to this point.»The show, which stars Elisabeth Moss, has won 15 Emmy Awards since its 2017 debut.«Five years ago, almost to the day, made history when it became the first show to win an Emmy for a streaming service,» Craig Erwich, President, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, said. «In the time since, it has been a privilege and pleasure to work with some of the finest creative talent in our industry on this show — a distinct and exceptional group of people who continue to produce the highest quality television that has made and continues to make significant cultural impact.

Bruce, Warren, Lizzie and the entire team at MGM have been amazing partners, and we hope fans enjoy these last two seasons.»The first teaser for season 5 was released in July, followed by the full-length trailer the next month.Per the season's official logline, season 5 will see June (Moss) face consequences for killing Commander Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) while struggling to redefine her identity and.