How to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5

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published 12 October 2022

It's been a long year since the shocking finale of The Handmaid's Tale season 4 back in June 2021 and, finally, we soon get to see what's next for June Osborne, Serena Joy and the rest of the inhabitants and escapees of Gilead when The Handmaid's Tale season 5 premieres.

*Spoilers ahead!*

The fourth season finale left us with a major cliffhanger: after years of abuse at his hand, June (Elisabeth Moss) finally gets her revenge against Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) when she, Emily (Alexis Bledel) and fellow former handmaids severely beat the Gilead politician to death in No Man's Land.

What will happen to Fred's wife Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), now a pregnant widow in a Canadian detention facility? Will June and Luke (O. T. Fagbenle) finally manage to get their daughter Hannah out of Gilead? We'll hopefully get some answers in the show's fifth season and, luckily for us, it's not the last: The Handmaid's Tale season 6 has already been officially picked up!

But before we can get into the show's grand finale, here's how to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5, no matter where you are in the world.

How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5:

How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5 in the US

The Handmaid's Tale season 5 premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, September 14 at 12 a.m. Eastern on Hulu. Like the previous season, the show's fifth will consist of 10 episodes, and the rest of the installments will drop weekly on Wednesdays.

If you don't have one already, you can get a Hulu subscription for $12.99 with ads or $6.99 for an ad-free experience.

How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5 in the UK

Friends across the pond are almost in the clear: Channel 4 has confirmed that Margaret Attwood's book-turned-series will hit the network this fall.

"Over the series, The Handmaid’s Tale has remained reflective, high quality and hard-hitting. We’re thrilled Channel 4 and All4 audiences will be returning to Gilead to see further justice dispensed in the next riveting installment," Nick Lee, Channel 4's head of acquisitions, said in a statement.

This will coincide with Amazon Prime Video's debut of the show as well. The only issue? We still don't have a release date, but reps insist The Handmaid's Tale will be available this October. Phew! (Stand by for more.)

How to watch 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5 from anywhere

Hulu is only available in the U.S., but that doesn't mean you have to miss a moment of June's vengeance tale. You can still watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5 online no matter where you're located with help from a VPN.

A VPN service changes your IP address on your computer, or smart device, allowing you to continue to keep up with your favorite shows when you're away from home.

Our go-to VPN service is ExpressVPN (opens in new tab), rated as the best in the world by our colleagues at TechRadar. It's simple to use, it's super secure, there's a no-quibble 30-day money-back guarantee and, if you sign up for an annual plan, you'll get an extra three months absolutely free...

How to get started with a VPN:

First off, you need to make sure you have a Hulu account so you can log in once your VPN is set up.
Then, download ExpressVPN (opens in new tab), using the easy-to-follow instructions (you can get 49% off, three months free and there's a 100% risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee).
Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the United States
With your ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) installed and your location set to the United States, head to HBO Max, log in and follow the instructions to stream The Handmaid's Tale.

Watch the 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5 trailer:

Want a sneak peek at some of the dystopian drama you're in for this season? Check out The Handmaid's Tale season 5 trailer.

Who is in 'The Handmaid's Tale' cast for season 5?

Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne
Joseph Fiennes as Commander Fred Waterford
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements
O. T. Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
Max Minghella as Commander Nick Blaine
Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
Bradley Whitford as Commander Joseph Lawrence
Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello
Mckenna Grace as Esther Keyes

The Handmaid's Tale season 5 is streaming on Hulu starting September 14.

Christina Izzo is the Deputy Editor of My Imperfect Life.

More generally, she is a writer-editor covering food and drink, travel, lifestyle and culture in New York City. She was previously the Features Editor at Rachael Ray In Season and Reveal, as well as the Food & Drink Editor and chief restaurant critic at Time Out New York.

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