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So, the end is finally here. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 is wrapping up, with its series finale, Episode 10, premiering on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, on Hulu. And if you're like most fans, you're buzzing with questions. Episode 9 delivered one of the most intense episodes of the entire season, so now, all eyes are on Episode 10.
Can it match that energy? Let’s dive into some theories, predictions, and what might really happen to June, Janine, Serena, and the others in this emotional rollercoaster of a finale.
According to the official synopsis, June will “reflect on her experiences in Gilead and decide what to do next.” Sounds like a quiet ending, right? Maybe not.
It feels like this episode will act more like an epilogue. Episode 9 might have been the true climax, while Episode 10 lets the dust settle and gives us a glimpse of what comes after the war.
June got her revenge. Commander Wharton is dead. So are Nick and Lawrence. That’s a major milestone. These men were hugely responsible for her trauma, and now, they’re gone. The people she hated most are no longer in her way.
This means June's personal battle is mostly over. But does that mean her story is?
The possibility of June’s death
There’s a part of me that thinks June might not survive this. Picture this: she finally reaches Hannah, only to realize her daughter doesn’t even recognize her anymore.
That could break June completely. If she dies right after that, it would be painful but also poetic. She's always been a fighter, and maybe her story ends not in victory, but in sacrifice.
Still, let’s not forget, we thought she might die back when she was hanging from that crane. And yet, she lived. So who knows?
June’s journey has always been driven by one goal: getting Hannah back. But even if she does find her, it might not be the reunion that we have been hoping for.
Hannah has lived in Gilead too long. She may not remember her mother. That could be the show’s final gut-punch at June, a physical reunion with emotional distance. And that might be even more painful than never seeing her again.
June has two clear choices:
- Return to Alaska – Go back to Holly and Luke. Try to live a peaceful life.
- Continue the Fight – Stay in the war, help others still suffering under Gilead.
Her decision could define the entire tone of the finale.
Janine could go one of the two ways. She might finally reunite with her daughter Charlotte, maybe even start a peaceful life.
Or... she might lose everything again. If she can't find Charlotte, we might even see her spiral into heartbreak. She's one of the most tragic figures in the show. And honestly? If anyone deserves peace, it's her.
Serena’s conflict and future
Full of contradictions, Serena remains one of the most complex characters in the show. She betrayed Gilead but still holds strong religious beliefs. Her heart wants freedom, but her head, still bound by old doctrines, keeps pulling her back.
Will she finally walk away for good? Or will she try to “fix” Gilead from the inside? And could she even help June find Hannah as an act of final redemption?
Gilead might be broken, but it’s not dead.
The High Council still exists. The Guardians are still armed. The world June fought against isn’t gone; it’s just wounded. And that’s dangerous.
Some handmaids might be arrested, some might even die. Aunt Lydia’s fate might give us a hint of what’s to come. After all, she appears in The Testaments—author Margaret Atwood's sequel set 15 years later.
This means this finale might give us a peek into what’s coming—maybe a time jump? A post-credit scene? Or even clues planted in dialogues? We’ll be watching closely.
What can the finale deliver?
Let's be honest: Episode 9 was a masterpiece. Can the finale match that? Probably not. And that’s okay.
The finale doesn’t need to be explosive—it needs to be thoughtful. If it gives us emotional closure and sets the stage for what’s next, that’s a win.
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The Handmaid’s Tale has always thrived in its darkness. We’ve seen victories, but they come at a price. Whether June dies or walks away, whether Janine finds her daughter or doesn’t, whether Serena leaves or stays, the one thing we can be sure of is that the show will stay true to its brutal, honest tone.
The war isn’t over. It’s just changing shape.
As The Handmaid’s Tale prepares to take its final bow, the characters we’ve cried for, rooted for, and sometimes even hated are all standing at crossroads. June may finally choose peace, or fall in pursuit of it. Janine may find happiness or heartbreak. And Serena? She might surprise us all.
No matter how it ends, one thing is clear: this isn’t just the end of a story. It’s the beginning of a legacy. One that will carry forward into The Testaments, and beyond.
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