The Handmaid's Tale (2017)

BingeNext's take

If you’re drawn to intense dramas with a strong sci-fi edge, The Handmaid’s Tale is a gripping choice that pulls you into a dark, dystopian world where a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a strict theocratic regime. Elisabeth Moss leads a powerful cast including Yvonne Strahovski and Ann Dowd, bringing depth and emotion to this unsettling story. With six seasons and 66 episodes, it’s a series that demands your attention and doesn’t shy away from tough themes, making it perfect for viewers who appreciate thought-provoking, action-packed storytelling. Watching it feels like stepping into a chilling alternate reality, one that stays with you long after the screen goes dark. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Black Mirror or Silo, this one will likely resonate with you as well.

Synopsis

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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Cast

• Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph
• Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
• Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements
• Max Minghella as Nick Blaine
• Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
• O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
• Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
• Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
• Joseph Fiennes as Fred Waterford
• Bradley Whitford as Joseph Lawrence

If you liked The Handmaid's Tale, try

• Black Mirror
• Father Brown
• Tokyo Ghoul
• The Wheel of Time
• La rosa de Guadalupe
• The Man in the High Castle
• Dune: Prophecy
• Lost Girl