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Why The Handmaid’s Tale Series Finale Pissed Off Fans But Had To End That Way

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Spoiler warning for the series finale of The Handmaid’s Tale.

The final episode of “The Handmaid’s Tale” aired on Hulu, leaving viewers with a range of feelings. Although it pleased our own Corey Chichizola, many others expressed anger. And Elisabeth Moss, who plays the main character June Osborne, acknowledges the varied responses. She suggests those disappointed should voice their concerns to Margaret Atwood, the author of the book.

Viewers’ discontentment about the ending mainly arises from the fact that June doesn’t reconnect with her daughter, Hannah, who has been a key element in the storyline throughout. The show’s main character explained to Variety their reasons for the finale decisions, highlighting the substantial impact of Margaret Atwood’s sequel novel, “The Testaments,” on the ending.

Discussing with Margaret Atwood is always intriguing, especially after the release of ‘The Testaments.’ It’s evident that the story didn’t conclude then, and that choice by Margaret was one we as readers respected and adhered to. I can’t say for sure if we would have continued without ‘The Testaments,’ but it’s hard to imagine the experience being the same. In my mind, if there was no ‘Testaments,’ this journey would have been significantly different.

One of the most persistent questions from fans has been about June’s quest to reunite with her daughter, Hannah. Moss addressed this directly, acknowledging the audience’s deep investment in this storyline of the book-to-screen adaptation. The actress continued:

Our task was to maintain allegiance towards Margaret’s actions while also acknowledging Hannah’s role. I am arguably the one who best understands the audience’s longing for June to reunite with Hannah. This is the most frequent query I receive and the most desired outcome among fans. It’s not accurate to call it a burden, but this question has been with me for quite some time. To everyone who asks me, ‘Can she get her daughter back?’, I empathize with your sentiment, but such an event does not occur in Margaret’s sequel.

The television series The Handmaid’s Tale ends on a somewhat ambiguous note. Although Gilead remains, it appears weaker and more vulnerable than before. June, resolute in her struggle and voice, bids farewell to her husband, Luke (O-T Fagbenle), without the finality of a permanent goodbye. She also extends forgiveness to Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), her former tormentor, as they part ways. Notably, June revisits the house where she was once held captive, echoing the beginning of the series.

For those viewers disappointed that June didn’t reunite with her daughter in the original series of The Handmaid’s Tale, it’s essential to understand that Margaret Atwood wrote a sequel novel, The Testaments, published in 2019. A new series based on this sequel is currently being developed, which means the show’s finale was effectively spoiled some time ago. The creators have acknowledged that the follow-up book influenced their plans for the series ending. If you haven’t heard, The Testaments focuses on characters such as Hannah and Aunt Lydia, so their fates were largely set for the original show’s finale.

I think it’s fair to say that not everyone will be satisfied with the ending, but from my perspective, the show beautifully tied up its narrative threads. It provided a sense of resolution for the complex relationships between The Handmaid’s, Aunt Lydia, and Serena. Compared to other series finales, which can sometimes feel disjointed, this critically acclaimed show did an impressive job wrapping things up in a coherent manner, considering the upcoming spinoff and the constraints of the storyline.

The filming for “The Testaments” is underway, however, its official release date remains unknown. Once we have more information about when it’s going to be available for streaming, we’ll make sure to keep you informed.

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2025-05-28 20:37

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