The Handmaid’s Tale to Wrap with Season Six

Hulu’s hit drama series The Handmaid’s Tale has been renewed for a sixth and final season ahead of its season five premiere.

Bruce Miller, creator, showrunner and executive producer of The Handmaid’s Tale, is actively developing The Testaments, a follow-up to the series that picks up years later.

The fifth season of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres with two episodes on September 14 on Hulu.

“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 The Handmaid’s Tale,” said Miller. “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.”

Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television streaming originals, said, “Five years ago, almost to the day, The Handmaid’s Tale made history when it became the first show to win an Emmy for a streaming service. 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.”