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christinesylvan
terri5
oskarfrolin
Oskar Frölin
rated 7

Very good plot and cadence of the story

2 years ago
wendyzhou
Wendy Zhou
rated 10

Love it! All-time top 3 favorites. Raw, dystopian, yet draws parallels to modern regimes and societies

2 years ago
sam209
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Cast & Crew

Bradley Whitford
As Commander Joseph Lawrence
Elisabeth Moss
As June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph
Ann Dowd
As Aunt Lydia / Miss Clements
Amanda Brugel
As Rita Blue
Sam Jaeger
As Mark Tuello
Max Minghella
As Nick Blaine
Yvonne Strahovski
As Serena Joy Waterford

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What is The Handmaid's Tale about? Toggle content

In a haunting dystopian future, society is divided under a brutal theocratic regime that subjugates women. With plummeting fertility rates, the government enforces a chilling system where fertile women are forced into servitude as "Handmaids," tasked with bearing children for elite couples. The story follows one woman's fight for survival and her quest to reclaim her lost daughter amid constant oppression. As she navigates this harsh world of control and despair, the struggle for autonomy and identity becomes paramount. This gripping series explores themes of power, resistance, and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. Experience a captivating journey through resilience and rebellion against an unforgiving system.

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You can stream The Handmaid's Tale on: Amazon Prime

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