After six intense seasons, The Handmaid’s Tale finally ended on Hulu, and honestly, it was a bit of a mixed bag. The finale wrapped up a lot of loose ends, but the one thing many viewers were waiting for—the reunion between June and her daughter Hannah—never really happened on screen. Instead, the episode shows June imagining holding Hannah’s hand, but whether they actually meet is left unclear. I feel like that was both frustrating and kind of fitting because the show has never been about neat, perfect endings. It’s more realistic, showing how messy and complicated life can be, even after big battles are won.
Gilead Falls and Moments of Forgivenessgcfhfh
The episode starts right after that big explosion on the plane that killed a lot of the main Gilead commanders, which basically breaks Gilead’s grip on Massachusetts. With those leaders gone, the resistance group Mayday now sets its sights on freeing New York City and rescuing Hannah. There’s also a really emotional scene where Serena Waterford, who’s lost her power and been sent to a refugee camp, apologizes to June. June telling Serena she forgives her felt honest and powerful—like, these characters have been through so much pain but are trying to find some peace. Plus, June reconnects with her other daughter, Nichole, and her mother, which gave a nice bit of hope after all the suffering.
A Full Circle Ending Filled With Hope
The finale ends with June sitting in the same windowsill where she sat in the very first episode, repeating the same words she said back then. But this time, she’s wearing a green coat instead of the red handmaid dress she burned earlier—kind of a symbol that she’s no longer a victim but a survivor who has gained strength and power. Even though the show leaves a few big questions unanswered, like whether June and Hannah actually reunite, the ending still feels hopeful. It shows that June’s journey has come full circle, from being trapped and powerless to someone who’s telling her story and ready to keep fighting.
What the Finale Means for Fans
All in all, the finale was emotional and a little open-ended. It wasn’t a neat or perfect wrap-up, which might leave some fans feeling a bit disappointed, especially those who wanted to see a clear reunion between June and Hannah. But at the same time, the ending stays true to the show’s tone—complicated, raw, and real. It leaves room for viewers to imagine what happens next, and honestly, that fits the story well. June’s journey wasn’t about easy answers; it was about surviving, hoping, and finding strength even in the hardest times.
