Creators:
Bruce MillerComposer:
Adam TaylorCast:
Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel, O.T. Fagbenle, Joseph Fiennes, Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Ever Carradine, Madeline Brewer (more)Seasons(6) / Episodes(66)
Plots(1)
Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States. Facing environmental disasters and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalism in its militarized 'return to traditional values'. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander's household, one of the caste of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate the world. In this terrifying society, Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – all with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her. (HBO Europe)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
AACTA International Awards
- 2022 - Best Drama Series
Golden Globes
- 2022 - Elisabeth Moss (Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama)
- 2019 - Elisabeth Moss (Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama)
- 2019 - Yvonne Strahovski (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 2018 - Best Television Series – Drama
- 2018 - Elisabeth Moss (Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama)
- 2018 - Ann Dowd (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2019 - Elisabeth Moss (Best Actress in a Drama Series)
- 2019 - Yvonne Strahovski (Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series)
- 2018 - Best Drama Series
- 2018 - Elisabeth Moss (Best Actress in a Drama Series)
- 2018 - Ann Dowd (Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series)
The Saturn Awards
- 2019 - Best Streaming Horror & Thriller Series
- 2018 - Best New Media Television Series