The Handmaid's Tale

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Season 4
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 26, 2017
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 38
  3. Negative: 11 out of 38
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  1. majednazal
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    Still as beautiful, as suspenseful and as tragic as it has always been, amazing first 3 episodes. I can't wait for what's to come
  2. dangyosabyss
    Apr 28, 2021
    1
    For a case study in how modern TV writing ruins great works of literature take The Handmaid's Tale. Utterly perverting the meaning of the book and turning an iconic character into yet another reddit superhero revolutionary. That Atwood was consulted on the show is surprising given how it turned out (though given The Testaments comic book stupidity perhaps it isnt). This is how you ruin aFor a case study in how modern TV writing ruins great works of literature take The Handmaid's Tale. Utterly perverting the meaning of the book and turning an iconic character into yet another reddit superhero revolutionary. That Atwood was consulted on the show is surprising given how it turned out (though given The Testaments comic book stupidity perhaps it isnt). This is how you ruin a truly great book by a truly great writer. The usual checklist of idiocy is here : tokenism, extremist politics, 'its not x-ism when we do it' etc. It couldve been iconic. It should have been iconic. It wasnt. Add it to the pile of great content HBO has massacred with its stupidity.… Expand
  3. rafaelsantosY2
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    É a continuação árdua de uma saga agora de vingança, perdas e reviravoltas. Um passo decisivo e fortemente competente no arco de superação da protagonista.
  4. globalnomad
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    Season 4 doesn't "go around in circles." It's more a matter of June probably thinking to herself, "Just when I tought I was out...deyyyy pull me back in." The slow burn in the first four episodes doesn't bother me; I'm always up for some grim Extreme Old Testament vs. kick-ass June. The show and this season are still Prestige TV ranking with other current ones such as Better Call Saul,Season 4 doesn't "go around in circles." It's more a matter of June probably thinking to herself, "Just when I tought I was out...deyyyy pull me back in." The slow burn in the first four episodes doesn't bother me; I'm always up for some grim Extreme Old Testament vs. kick-ass June. The show and this season are still Prestige TV ranking with other current ones such as Better Call Saul, Ozark, etc. Eventually you should find this season satisfying.… Expand
  5. shag00
    Feb 23, 2022
    4
    Seems the show has lost it's way. The original story has been, to a significant extent, sidelined in favour of contemporary social issues which I imagine most of us don't really care about all that much. Lazy script writing has made an entrance as well with many instances of inappropriate dialogue, meaning things are said which just aren't in the real world.

    Let's take the Gilead    Seems the show has lost it's way. The original story has been, to a significant extent, sidelined in favour of contemporary social issues which I imagine most of us don't really care about all that much. Lazy script writing has made an entrance as well with many instances of inappropriate dialogue, meaning things are said which just aren't in the real world.

    Let's take the Gilead language of bless this, that and the other thing. The people you escaped to Canada are still using it. These people lived in contemporary America until two or three years ago so getting back to a normal world, one would imagine, would prompt these people to speak the way they have for the vast majority of their lives.

    The special effects are not that special either. In one scene a group of girls is running across a railroad track and are hit by a train despite the fact they are 10 feet away from the railroad. Then what's left stows away aboard a train in a liquid railroad car. And what a railroad car it is, first off they find one whose contents are not hazardous and is only two thirds full, good luck indeed. The real killer though is that this rail car is internally lit, no doubt to make it easier for the bacteria to meet up and then during the day the above mentioned lights transform into little windows so the sun streams in, the only thing lacking was a bed. I won't go into how they drained this car or how they got out but it's imaginative as well.

    So what starts out as an interesting story soon turns into a very much, a "meh" TV show.    … Expand
  6. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 19, 2021
    7
    Continuously visually stunning and provoking it finally brings us near a solid conclusion. The story is offering answer a season late(that does dull the impact)but still satisfies. Tables are turning and no one is safe if the next season is it's last the greatness of it's first season is very possible.
  7. Shervingaga
    May 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God, I wanted to give 10 only for part 3, but the first two parts were very ordinary and clichéd and completely ridiculous.
    I hope the next episodes are much better and more realistic and cover the weaknesses of the first two episodes
    Without episode 3, I would have lost my hope, but after watching this episode, I realized how great this series can be and it is a pity that it is ruined.
    under his eye!    … Expand
  8. OliverCed
    Jun 11, 2021
    2
    The Handmaid's Tale has a June problem. June has become less and less likable… She is cruel, always depressed, ungrateful and I wish the show focused on Gilead and the dangerous vision of a possible future it paints…. The show has outgrown Margaret Atwood’s masterpiece and one can feel her pen is not in charge any longer. Disappointed!
  9. geewah
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Still a solid series, but as we move into season 4 it lacks the gut punching impact the previous seasons offered.
    Probably has one more season left to play.
  10. Congrio_Sideral
    May 19, 2021
    2
    I really appreciate the slow pace its creators have given to the show, it's one of the reasons that make it special, but this is not about pacing. It's about treating your audience respectfully. This season simply keeps beating about the bush too much. Scriptwriters seem to value more the profits from artificially enlenghtening the show than spectators' time.
  11. IgorSan
    May 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A journey for freedom, the fourth season of this show manages to impact and thrill the viewer in a unique way. Great direction, powerful performances and impeccable cinematography make 'The Handmaid's Tale' one of the best things today. June a became true avenging angel and "Gilead's Number One Public Enemy".… Expand
  12. jerrsanweha1
    May 28, 2021
    0
    Its just going around in circles and S4 seems so unnecessary already. Elizabeth was the only good in it.
  13. IgorSantiago
    May 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Powerfully exciting, the fourth season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' (2021) manages to manipulate, subvert and break hearts to the extreme - and does it all honestly. Blessed be the season!… Expand

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. i
    Reviewed by: Rachael Sigee
    Dec 3, 2021
    60
    We already know that life for women in Gilead is abhorrent, and it feels like the more interesting story now lies outside the bounds of this hellhole.
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  2. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: Peg Aloi
    Dec 2, 2021
    80
    There are some mind-blowing plot developments to come: some of them quite soul crushing, while some of them are very moving, and others truly suspenseful and thrilling.
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  3. The Times
    Reviewed by: Carol Midgley
    Aug 16, 2021
    60
    Isn't it nice to see the women giving the men their own medicine? Blessed day. And quite telling when murder and castration come as sunny relief.
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