Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale: Stream the final season free from anywhere
The Handmaid's Tale is back for a sixth and final season. We'll show you where to watch The Handmaid's Tale from home, no matter where you are.
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After a two-and-a-half-year-long wait, the final season of The Handmaid's Tale has finally arrived. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch The Handmaid's Tale, including free streaming options, release info for the sixth season, and a look at the new trailer.
Since launching in 2017, the Emmy Award-winning series has taken the world by storm. Based on Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale is set in a dystopian future where global fertility rates have plummeted. In response, the United States (now Gilead) has been taken over by a male-centric totalitarian government that enslaves fertile women (known as Handmaids) to bear the children of the ruling class.
The harrowing series is led by Elisabeth Moss, who portrays June (Offred), a Handmaid-turned-revolutionary. Over the past couple of seasons, Moss has also become a key director and creative force in the series. Yvonne Strahovski, Anne Dowd, Joseph Fiennes, Alexis Bledel, O-T Fagbenle, Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, Bradley Whitford, and Samira Wiley are among the all-star cast members who have contributed to the series over the years.
The sixth season has begun to stream in the US and Australia and will trickle out to other countries soon. Keep reading to learn how to watch the series, no matter where you are in the world.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in the US
The Handmaid's Tale, a Hulu original, returned to Hulu in the US for its final season. Subscriptions start at $9.99/month for the ad-supported tier, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $18.99/month. Three new episodes dropped on April 8, and new installments will be available weekly on Tuesdays at around midnight. All five past seasons are available to stream on the app. New customers can try Hulu free for 30 days.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in the UK
The new season of The Handmaid's Tale isn't currently available to stream in the UK. New episodes will land on Channel 4 and Prime Video UK starting on May 3. Channel 4 is a free streaming service, while Prime Video costs £9.99/month and comes with a 30-day free trial. Both streaming services also carry the past five seasons, so you can always catch up on old episodes while you wait for the new season.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in Canada
All seasons of The Handmaid's Tale, including new Season 6 episodes, are available on Crave in Canada. The streaming service starts at $9.99/month for its ad-supported tier, but you can upgrade to Standard ad-free for $14.99/month or Premium ad-free for $22/month. In addition to its standalone app, Crave can also be added through a Prime Video account. Prime Video costs $9.99/month and comes with a 30-day free trial. The Crave add-on is $21.99/month, but it comes with a seven-day free trial.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale in Australia
The new season of The Handmaid's Tale is available to stream on SBS On Demand in Australia. This is a free streaming option that just requires account creation to use. The episodes become available in Australia around the same time as in the US, starting with the three premiere episodes on April 8.
How to watch The Handmaid's Tale from anywhere for free
If you're away from Australia, you can still access the free streaming option with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that allow you to change your electronic device's virtual location. They're popular among those hoping to keep up with their usual websites while traveling abroad or enhance their online security. ExpressVPN is a great place to start if you're new to VPNs. It's one of the top-rated options out there, thanks to its advanced security features (which you can explore in our ExpressVPN review) and 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to watch The Handmaid's Tale with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the show.
- Turn it on and set it to an Australian location.
- Navigate to SBS On Demand and create a free account if you don't already have one.
- Enjoy the series.
The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 trailer
Hulu released a teaser trailer for Season 6 in February, but the official final season trailer only dropped a few weeks before the premiere, and it's safe to say it's a doozy. The action-packed video, which you can check out below, shows June and co. in their final quest to take down Gilead for good. The trailer is full of familiar faces and teases some new cast members.
How many episodes in The Handmaid's Tale Season 6?
The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 consists of 10 episodes. The season launched on April 8 with a trio of premiere episodes. Going forward, new episodes will launch weekly until the May 27 finale, bringing the total series episode count to 66.
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