The Handmaid's Tale: Season 4
The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. Set in a dystopian future, the series is an American anti-utopian drama television series based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 book. The narrative explores themes of powerless women in a patriarchal society, the suppression of reproductive rights, and the various means by which women resist and try to gain individuality and independence. As th
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is set in a dystopian future where a woman is forced to live as a handmaid.
- The narrative is based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel exploring themes of powerless women in a patriarchal society.
- The story focuses on the suppression of reproductive rights within this setting.
- Women seek various means to resist and try to gain individuality and independence as a revolution begins.
Season overview
The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. Set in a dystopian future, the series is an American anti-utopian drama television series based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 book. The narrative explores themes of powerless women in a patriarchal society, the suppression of reproductive rights, and the various means by which women resist and try to gain individuality and independence. As the revolution arrives, the story unfolds within this framework as part of the ongoing television series.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Pigs
Apr 28, 2021
On the run, June and the fugitive Handmaids seek refuge. In Gilead, Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The combative Waterfords, in custody in Toronto
Nightshade
Apr 28, 2021
June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June’s choices, a
The Crossing
Apr 28, 2021
Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to he
Milk
May 5, 2021
June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks
Chicago
May 12, 2021
June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira goes on her first field aid mission.
Vows
May 19, 2021
After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke.
Home
May 26, 2021
June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.
Testimony
Jun 2, 2021
June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.
Progress
Jun 9, 2021
June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia whe
The Wilderness
Jun 16, 2021
June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.