The Handmaid's Tale - C4

Elisabeth Moss
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As The Handmaid's tale returns, June’s on a mission to rescue eldest daughter Hannah

As The Handmaid's tale returns, June’s on a mission to rescue eldest daughter Hannah

Heartbroken handmaid June, aka Offred (Elisabeth Moss), is ready to fight back as the dystopian drama returns for a third series.

After kissing goodbye to her newborn baby Nichole, sending her to safety with fellow handmaid Emily (Alexis Bledel), June returns to the dark heart of Gilead to rescue her eldest daughter Hannah.

Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss as Offred

Can she count on her former nemesis Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) for help?

Serena’s menacing husband, Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes), returns alongside June’s on-off lover Nick (Max Minghella), and viewers will be eager to know if the formidable Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) has survived Emily’s brutal attack…

A fantastically visceral and emotional opener.

TV Times rating: *****