The Handmaid's Tale Season 1. Witness the chilling origins of Gilead in the critically acclaimed first season of The Handmaid's Tale. Based on Margaret Atwood's seminal novel, this powerful series introduces Offred (Elisabeth Moss), a "Handmaid" in a totalitarian, theocratic society formed in the aftermath of a devastating civil war in what was once the United States. With plummeting fertility rates, fertile women are brutally subjugated and forced into sexual servitude to bear children for the ruling elite. Season 1 meticulously depicts Offred's struggle for survival, her memories of a past life, and the burgeoning rebellion against the oppressive regime, showcasing stunning performances and a stark, unforgettable vision of a terrifying future.
- Cast: Elisabeth Moss (June Osborne / Offred), Joseph Fiennes (Commander Fred Waterford), Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy Waterford), Alexis Bledel (Emily
Malek / Ofglen), Madeline Brewer (Janine Lindo / Ofwarren), Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia), O-T Fagbenle (Luke Bankole), Max Minghella (Nick Blaine), Samira Wiley (Moira Strand), Amanda Brugel (Rita) - Writers: Bruce Miller (Creator, Teleplay), Margaret Atwood (Based on the Novel), Nina Fiore (Teleplay), Dorothy Fortenberry (Teleplay), Leila Gerstein (Teleplay), Lynn Renee Maxcy (Teleplay), Kira Snyder (Teleplay), Eric Tuchman (Teleplay), Wendy Straker Hauser (Teleplay)
- Directors: Reed Morano, Mike Barker, Kate Dennis, Floria Sigismondi, Kari Skogland
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
