The Handmaid's Tale

20176 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on
Channel 4

Based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood, this series is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States. Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state, and is faced with environmental disasters and a plummeting birth rate. In a desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world, the few remaining fertile women are forced into sexual servitude. One of these women, Offred, is determined to survive the terrifying world she lives in, and find the daughter that was taken from her.

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Episode 1June

Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by old memories (S2 Ep1/13) - Strong language and disturbing violent scenes

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Episode 2Unwomen

A family is torn apart (S2 Ep2/13) Support information is available at channel4.com/support. - Str offensive lang/Strong sex/Disturbing violence

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Episode 3Baggage

Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother. Moira tries to cope with her trauma. (S2 Ep3/13) - Sexual scenes and violence with strong language

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Episode 4Other Women

A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred's relationship with Serena Joy (S2 Ep4/13) - Strong language and distressing scenes

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Episode 5Seeds

A ceremony disrupts Offred's relationship (S2 Ep5/13) Support information is available at channel4.com/support - Strong lang, violence and scenes may distress

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Episode 6First Blood

Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah (S2 Ep6/13) - V. Strong language/violence/abusive sexual scenes

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Episode 7After

Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice for her family. Moira seeks out someone from her past. (S2 Ep7/13) - Strong language/Violence/Distressing scenes

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Episode 8Women's Work

A sick baby tests Offred and Serena Joy. (S2 Ep8/13) Support information is available at channel4.com. - Strong language/Distressing violent scenes

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Episode 9Smart Power

When the Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad, Serena Joy faces temptation (S2 Ep9/13) - Very strong language and violent scenes

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Episode 10The Last Ceremony

Serena Joy becomes desperate (S2 Ep10/13). Support info at channel4.com/support. - Strong language/strong distressing sexual violence

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Episode 11Holly

Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred (S2 Ep11/13) - Strong language and graphic images

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Episode 12Postpartum

Offred is sent to a familiar place. Meanwhile, Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house. (S2 Ep12/13) - Strong language and violent scenes

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Episode 13The Word

Serena Joy and the other wives strive to make change. Offred faces a difficult decision. (S2 Ep13/13) - Strong language and scenes of violence

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