The Handmaid's Tale returns with Season 5: Why the show's a success

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 5 made its long-awaited premiere on September 14, 2022 on Hulu.

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The show welcomed long-time fans back into the lives of Elisabeth Moss’ June Osborne and Yvonne Strahovski’s Serena Waterford.

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However, the arc of Season 5 focused on the bond of hatred between June and Serena.

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The streaming service offered a two-episode Season 5 premiere as opposed to Season 4 that featured a three-episode premiere.

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The show is a success as it obviously hasn’t lost any of its relevance and its themes resonate with society.

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The Handmaid’s Tale's striking imagery made its Emmy-winning first season memorable.

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Episodes will be available to anyone with a Hulu subscription at 12:01 am ET each Wednesday until the latest installment wraps up.

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If the show follows suit with previous seasons, it should run for 10 episodes and the finale will be available in November.

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