S1·E1 Offred
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- April 26, 2017
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Director
- Reed Morano
- Writer
- Bruce Miller
- Score
- 8.2/10 (237 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
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Aired April 26, 2017 57 min ★ 8.2/10 · 237 TMDB votes
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
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Synopsis
Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.
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Director & writers
Reed MoranoDirectorBruce MillerTeleplay
Guest stars
Yvonne StrahovskiSerena Joy Waterford Max MinghellaNick Blaine Samira WileyMoira Strand Amanda BrugelRita Blue Nina KiriAlma O-T FagbenleLuke Bankole Bahia WatsonBrianna Jenessa GrantDolores Shruti KothariWoman with Moira Margaret AtwoodAunt Adam Winlove-SmithGuardian Prisoner Anne YorkeAunt #3 Madeline BrewerJanine Lindo Ann DowdAunt Lydia Clements Alexis BledelEmily Malek Joseph FiennesFred Waterford
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Handmaid's Tale air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Offred') originally aired on April 26, 2017.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Offred')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.
What happens in The Handmaid's Tale Season 1 Episode 1?
Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife....
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