The Handmaid’s Tale final season wraps with Elisabeth Moss teasing wild twists as Bruce Miller shifts focus to The Testaments spinoff.
Will Gilead’s Reign Finally Crumble in The Handmaid’s Tale Finale?
As Season 6 wraps filming, stars O.T. Fagbenle and Amanda Brugel teased a bittersweet farewell.
Fagbenle’s Instagram carousel flashed candids with Elisabeth Moss and Yvonne Strahovski, while Brugel’s reel celebrated “laughter… and dancing” on set.
But Moss’ warning lingers: “It’s big and wild”—and no one’s safe.
How Will the Show Fix Margaret Atwood’s “Infuriating” Ending?
Showrunner Bruce Miller once called the novel’s conclusion maddening: “What the hell happened?!” Now, after 5 Emmy-studded seasons, he aims to close loopholes.
Though he’s stepped back to focus on the spinoff The Testaments, his promise remains: “End on our own terms.” Prepare for answers—and chaos.
Why Did Bruce Miller Leave Showrunner Duties Mid-Finale?
Pivoting to The Testaments (Atwood’s sequel), Miller handed Season 6’s reins to new writers.
His challenge? Balancing closure for June (Moss) and Serena (Strahovski) while seeding the spinoff’s world. Expect parallels: Aunt Lydia’s (Ann Dowd) role could bridge both stories.
What Behind-the-Scenes Moments Define the Final Season?
Brugel’s tribute—”holding hands with Margaret [Atwood]”—hints at meta homages. Meanwhile, Fagbenle hinted at a “liberating” arc for Rita.
With cast dance-offs and Whitford’s quirky antics, the set buzzed with catharsis.
But dystopian grit stays: Moss teased “surprising” twists that “go many places.”
Can the Finale Outshine Past Emmy Wins?
With 15 Emmys already, pressure’s high. Miller’s team reportedly filmed multiple endings.
Will June torch Gilead—or fall to its remnants? And will The Testaments setup overshadow June’s closure? Grab popcorn: This curtain call vows to scorch.
Quick Facts About The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6:
- Marks the final chapter of Hulu’s Emmy-winning dystopian saga.
- Filming wrapped in February 2025; release date pending.
- Bruce Miller stepped down as showrunner to develop The Testaments.
- Moss promises “big, wild” plot twists and surprises.
- Amanda Brugel’s Rita gets a “liberating” character arc.