How to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 6 in the UK
How to catch up in the UK.
The Handmaid's Tale season 6 is in full swing on Hulu in the US, with the finale now fast approaching.
Adapted from Margaret Atwood 1985 novel of the same name, the series charts the horrors of Gilead, a fictional and dystopian version of the United States where fertile women are assigned to bear children for elite couples who aren't able to conceive.
However, over the course of the previous five seasons, the Handmaids have certainly resisted, and this comes to a head in the sixth and final season, which depicts the greatest rebellion against Gilead yet.
Ahead of the final episode, June actor Elisabeth Moss — who also directed the opening and final episodes of season 6 — spoke to IndieWire about leaving the show behind.
“It has not been a part of my life; this show has been my life for the last nine years — more than anyone will ever know," she said.
Meanwhile, speaking about her directing duties, she added: "It’s an incredible honor. Literally, once a day, I would be, like, 'I cannot believe they’re letting me direct the finale of this series.' [Laughing] There’s so many great directors out there, so the fact that I got to do it, I just never got used to it."
Wondering when the finale will be released in the UK? Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Handmaid's Tale on our shores.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in the UK
The finale might be approaching on Hulu in the US, but the schedule is quite a bit further behind in the UK.
UK fans will have to wait until 5th July for the finale.
That's because season 6 first became available to watch on Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK from Saturday 3rd May, with new episodes are dropping weekly from then on on Saturdays at 9pm.
If you want to watch the show without the ads on Prime Video, you'll need an Amazon Prime subscription, which will cost you £9.99 per month. You can also sign up for a 30-day free trial if you haven't been an Amazon Prime member in the last 12 months.
Season 5 marked the first time viewers were able to watch the series on Prime Video at the exact same time it aired on Channel 4, following Amazon Prime Video's acquisition of MGM, which is home to The Handmaid’s Tale series.
Is The Handmaid's Tale season 6 available on Disney+?
No, the series airs on Hulu in the US, and Prime Video and Channel 4 in the UK.
The first three episodes arrived on Tuesday 8th April on Hulu in the US, with episodes then airing weekly until the finale on Tuesday 27th May.
Is The Handmaid's Tale season 6 available to watch on Netflix?
No, the only way fans in the US can watch season 6 is on Hulu, while new episodes are expected to land on Prime Video and Channel 4 in the UK.
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How to watch previous seasons of the Handmaid's Tale in the UK
Seasons 1-5 will be available to stream on Channel 4 ahead of the season 6 launch.
Seasons 1-5 are currently available to stream on Prime Video, available to all Prime members.
What is The Handmaid's Tale season 6 about?
"In the final season, June's unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead," reads the official logline.
"Luke and Moira join the resistance, Serena tries to reform Gilead, while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought and Nick faces challenging tests of character.
"This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom."
The Handmaid's Tale season 6 trailer
You can watch the trailer for The Handmaid's Tale season 6 right here, now.
The Handmaid's Tale airs on Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
