How Many Episodes In A Handmaid's Tale
So, there I was, binge-watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu, when suddenly, I realized I had no idea how many episodes were left. I mean, I could've checked, but who wants to...
So, there I was, binge-watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu, when suddenly, I realized I had no idea how many episodes were left. I mean, I could've checked, but who wants to leave the comfort of their couch and risk missing a crucial plot twist? I decided to do some digging, and here's what I found out about this dystopian drama that's got us all hooked.
Let's Talk Seasons, Baby
First things first, The Handmaid's Tale is based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel of the same name. The TV series, however, has taken some creative liberties and expanded the story beyond the book's ending. As of now, we're in Season 4, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride.
Seasons 1-3: The Early Days
Seasons 1 and 2 each had 10 episodes, giving us a solid 20 hours of Gilead's chilling reality. Season 3, however, was a bit of a treat - it had 13 episodes, which is like getting an extra slice of pie, right?
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Season 4: The Big One
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Season 4 was originally planned to have 10 episodes, but then Hulu decided to renew the show for a fifth and final season. So, they added three more episodes to Season 4, making it a whopping 16 episodes! Can you believe it? I was like, "Yes, please! More June, more resistance, more everything!"
But here's the thing, folks. Those extra episodes were split into two parts. The first part, with 10 episodes, aired in late April 2021. The second part, with the remaining 6 episodes, is set to premiere in late August 2022. I know, I know, the wait is killer, but hey, good things come to those who wait, right?
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So, How Many Episodes in Total?
Alright, let's do some math here. We've got 10 episodes from Season 1, 10 from Season 2, 13 from Season 3, and 16 from Season 4. That's a total of 49 episodes so far! And with Season 5 on the horizon, we're looking at a grand total of 65 episodes by the time it's all said and done.
Pretty impressive, huh? I mean, that's a lot of time spent in Gilead, but hey, we're all in this together. And who knows, maybe by the time Season 5 rolls around, we'll all be experts on surviving in dystopian societies. Here's hoping not, though. I'd much rather be binge-watching something a little less... chilling.
