Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 has come to an end and fans are looking for more. The final episode of the season aired on June 12th, 2019, and it was a heart-wrenching finale that left many people asking if there will be another season. Fans have been speculating about what would happen next since they found out that Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 had yet to be confirmed by Hulu. Although we still don’t know what is going to happen next in Gilead, here are some of the reviews and ratings from critics:
The Handmaid’s Tale Season Four finale is a gut punch. It also leaves the show with lots of possibilities.”
‘My Ratings’: I am not crying, you are! The final episode was so emotional and just perfect!” – TV Addict
Handmaid’s Tale: What Is Gilead Thinking?’ by Maureen Ryan in Variety
Season 4:
It has been more than two years since Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel about life under totalitarianism served as inspiration for this adaptation that kicked off Hulu’s original lineup four seasons ago. This season, it feels like we finally got to see what might have happened if Orwell had written his cautionary tale today.
The Handmaid’s Tale airs on Wednesdays at 00 pm ET on HGTV Canada.
Season Four of the hit series is set in Gilead’s future and deals with the aftermath of a nuclear disaster caused by pro-life terrorists. For these reasons, many people are wondering whether or not this is the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Atwood has said she doesn’t have any plans to write a sequel and that this will be the last story in her universe. However, it was announced on Tuesday that there is going to be an episode about Gilead 20 years into its future as well as a series finale so we might get one more season after all!
Will There Be A Season Five Of “The Handmaid’s Tale?” by Maureen Ryan
It would not come as too much of a surprise if Hulu decided to end their adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel. But it would come as a surprise if Season Five, which will be 13 episodes long, ends up being the last season of this landmark series.”- Maureen Ryan
It is likely that Handmaid’s Tale will not return for another season. Margaret Atwood has already said that she does not have any plans to write a sequel or prequel; in her words, ‘that was the story.'” – Steven Chapman
The Handmaid’s Tale Series Finale Review by Laura Prudom “If you’re still wondering whether The Handmaid’s Tale is going to end with its fifth and final season, you’re not alone. Turns out that showrunner Bruce Miller was wondering too.”- Laura Prudom
Bruce Miller and company have always been upfront about the fact that Season Five would be the last for Handmaid’s Tale, but nothing has been confirmed by Hulu or MGM yet.” – Bethonie Butler
Confirmation:
Hulu confirms “The Handmaid’s Tale” will end after its fifth season: ‘We can safely say this is it’s by James Poniewozik “‘I think we found a way to tell an epic story in 13 episodes,’ said The Handmaid’s Tale co-showrunners/executive producers, Bruce Miller and Kira Snyder at TCA on Saturday. And when I asked
The fifth season of the series will be its last.” – Bruce Miller, the showrunner.
I don’t think there need to be more Handmaids’ Tales,” said producer Warren Littlefield. “This story has been told.'” – Bethonie Butler
No word yet on whether or not Hulu might commission a spinoff for the Emmy Award-winning drama.” by Alexandra Mandaville
Thankfully, it sounds like we’re going to get exactly what we want when The Handmaid’s Tale finally ends with Season Five; closure.” – Alexandra Mandaville
The showrunners don’t plan on continuing their story beyond five seasons
Season One (2017): Metascore 86/100 Season Four (2019): 55%Fresh Ratings from TV Series Finale”
Average Rating:
60% based on 11 reviews of ‘season four’
Chance for a new season? 75% chance there won’t be any more episodes
