The series is based on the 1985 classic novel by Margaret Atwood .
The 2017 television adaptation of follows June Osborne (Offred), a woman forced into sexual servitude in the dystopian Republic of Gilead. Formerly the United States, Gilead is a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship established after a civil war, where a plunge in fertility rates has led to the subjugation of the few remaining fertile women, known as "Handmaids." Production and Development The Handmaid's Tale (2017)2017
The series is currently approaching its , which began production in late 2024 for a scheduled release in 2025 FX Networks. The series is based on the 1985 classic
It was created for Hulu by Bruce Miller , who serves as the primary writer and executive producer Wikipedia. It was created for Hulu by Bruce Miller
The production team includes Warren Littlefield , Daniel Wilson , Fran Sears , and lead actress Elisabeth Moss , who has taken an increasingly active role in producing and directing later seasons FX Networks .
The show is produced by MGM Television in association with The Littlefield Company , White Oak Pictures , and Daniel Wilson Productions, Inc. Story Overview
Through frequent flashbacks, the story explores how the U.S. government was overthrown by the "Sons of Jacob," an extremist group that stripped women of all rights—including the right to own property, work, or read.