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The Handmaid's Tale

Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

The Handmaid's Tale

IMDb 8.3 (291,432)

Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd

2017–2025

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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    scifi-nerd
    December 19, 2025

    This gripping series, based on Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, paints a chilling portrait of a society where women's rights are stripped away. Elisabeth Moss delivers a haunting performance as Offred, navigating a world where her identity and freedoms are constantly under threat. The show excels in its stark, visually arresting aesthetic, blending a sense of foreboding with moments of quiet resilience. It's a powerful exploration of oppression and resistance that strikes a chord in today's socio-political climate. Though at times heavy-handed, its relevance and timely commentary make it a standout series.

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