After six devastating seasons, The Handmaid’s Tale finally reached its conclusion—but instead of answering every question, the finale left fans with one lingering feeling: hope mixed with heartbreak. June’s journey may have come full circle, yet Gilead’s story is far from finished. And that’s no accident.

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The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 ending explained and what it means for the future of show

The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 recently concluded

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Handmaid’s Tale season 6

The Handmaid's Tale' Series Finale Ending Explained: [SPOILER] Returns and June Goes Back to Where It All Began

The sixth series of The Handmaid’s Tale recently concluded, with June Osborne (portrayed by Elisabeth Moss) and the Mayday resistance taking a stand against Gilead in Boston.

The rebels managed to eliminate several high-ranking Commanders using an altitude bomb, including Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and Nick Blaine (Max Minghella).

Despite failing to reunite with her daughter Hannah Bankole (Jordana Blake), June remained determined to see her child again.

On a brighter note, Janine Lindo (Madeline Brewer) was reunited with her own abducted daughter, offering fans a glimmer of hope that June might eventually find her own happy ending, reports the Mirror US.

Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) and her son Noah were now residing in a refugee camp after escaping Gilead once more, and Serena even apologised to June for her part in the former handmaid’s torment.

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The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 was the last series(Image: HULU)

Will there be another series of The Handmaid’s Tale?

In short, no. The Handmaid’s Tale has come to an end, with June returning to the now derelict house that was once the Waterfords’ residence and her previous prison.

There, June began recording her tapes which form the foundation for her testimony against Gilead.

In Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale, an epilogue features a historian questioning the accuracy of June/Offred’s testimony and even suggesting it may be exaggerated.

Ex-showrunner Bruce Miller confirmed that The Handmaid’s Tale concluded with the sixth season, finalising the harrowing narrative of June.

Miller confirmed the series’ focus is pinpointed on June’s own saga, in keeping with the show’s namesake.

He disclosed to The Hollywood Reporter: “It’s The Handmaid’s Tale, not Hannah’s Tale. It’s focused on June’s journey from handmaidness to freedom.”

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June Osborne’s story arc in The Handmaid’s Tale is at an end(Image: HULU)

He further clarified: “It’s not June’s Tale. It’s her time as a handmaid. And at the end, the final episode is that she’s not a handmaid anymore in any way, shape or form.”

Yet aficionados of The Handmaid’s Tale can heave a sigh of relief as Miller is already entrenched in crafting the spin-off series titled The Testaments, inspired by Margaret Atwood’s sequel tome.

The Testaments promises a novel perspective, delving into the experiences of elite women trapped under Gilead’s patriarchal regime.

With a narrative propelled by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) and newcomers Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), the series anticipates the ultimate downfall of Gilead.

Positioned roughly five years following The Handmaid’s Tale culminating chapter, The Testaments aims to ensure a seamless transition.

Elisabeth Moss is set to bolster this link by wielding the mantle of executive producer for the upcoming series, thus maintaining a thread of familiarity between the sibling sagas.

The Handmaid’s Tale airs on Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK on Saturdays