Hulu has released new images from The Handmaid’s Tale’s fifth season. The series will return with two new episodes on September 14th. Hulu releases new episodes every Wednesday.
June’s rapist, Commander Waterford, was enticed into the demilitarised zone between Gilead and Canada in the Season 4 finale. She then led a bunch of her former handmaids on a chase through the woods, killing him. Serena opened a suspicious gift at a detention centre and discovered Joe’s finger and wedding ring inside; June returned home only to say farewell to her husband and infant daughter; Serena opened a mysterious package at a prison centre and found Joe’s finger and wedding ring inside.
Hulu has also released the following synopsis for the season, “June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) works with Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke, and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.”
Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, and Sam Jaeger also star in the series. Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Moss, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Rachel Skukert, Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark, and Kim Todd executive produce The Handmaid’s Tale for MGM Television. MGM distributes the series abroad.