Handmaid's Tale Summary
The Handmaid’s Tale is an American web television series created by Bruce Miller, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood.It was ordered by streaming service hulu with a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes, with the production beginning in late 2016.
Exploded on to screens last year with its shocking portrayal of a dystopian society. Season one left viewers shocked by the world of Gilead, where women were imprisoned and forcibly impregnated to keep the human race going. The first run was a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name. Taking on the lead role was Mad Men and Top of the Lake star Elisabeth Moss as June/Offred. The Handmaid's Tale went on to win multiple awards and was warmly received by audiences and critics alike. The second season is set to go beyond the storyline of the novel, leaving fans of the books and the show totally in the dark about what to expect from the harrowing plot.