Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in the UK
The dystopian series is heading into its sixth and final season in the US.
The horrors of Gilead are back on our screens in The Handmaid's Tale season 6, which has kicked off on Hulu in the US.
The new season picks up straight after season 5's agonising cliffhanger, which saw June and Serena escaping on a train headed out west, Janine being taken away from the Lawrence's household, Nick being detained and Luke being captured by the Canadian authorities, and follows the handmaids as they attempt to join forces to plot against their oppressors.
“The key takeaway really is hope,” Yvonne Strahovski recently told Yahoo Entertainment of the sixth and final season. “We've always carried that, you know. June is our symbol of hope. She's always carried that.”
So, when will UK fans be able to tune in? And how many episodes are there in season 6?
Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Handmaid's Tale in the UK.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 6 in the UK: Will it be available to stream on Prime Video?
Yes, The Handmaid's Tale season 6 will air on Prime Video in the UK.
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.
We don't currently have a UK release date, but we do know that the wait between the US and UK premieres will be significantly condensed.
Will I be able to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 6 on Channel 4 in the UK?
Yes, Channel 4 is sharing the broadcast rights once again, meaning season 6 will be available to watch on the channel.
However, the broadcaster hasn't confirmed a release date yet, but it's likely that the new season will air simultaneously on Prime Video and Channel 4 simultaneously.
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, as detailed above, 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 many episodes are there in The Handmaid's Tale season 6?
There are 10 episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 6 in total.
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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Authors
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.
