'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 5 on Hulu: Fans unimpressed with new series, wonder 'why show is still running'

'Handmaids tale has devolved into one of the worst written deeply problematic shows I’ve ever seen,' said a fan
Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne in 'The Handmaid's Tale' (Hulu)
Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne in 'The Handmaid's Tale' (Hulu)

'The Handmaid's Tale' is loved for its interesting storyline that revolves around some of the most heinous unspoken truths of society. Based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, the show's first season comprising 10 episodes, kicked off in 2016. While 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 5 has been garnering positive reviews from a large section of viewers, there are a few who completely despised it from the very first season.

The first season 'The Handmaid's Tale' won eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. It is the first show produced by Hulu to win a major award as well as the first series on a streaming service to win an Emmy for Outstanding Series. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama. Elisabeth Moss was also awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series. 

RELATED ARTICLES

'The Handmaid's Tale' on Hulu: Will Alexis Bledel's character Emily Malek appear in Season 5?

'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 5 Premiere: Did Emily return to Gilead? Here's how Hulu series wrote off Alexis Bledel's character

With so many reputed awards, people are expected to not hate it, however, that was not the case with the fifth season. After season 5 dropped, the series failed to gain love from all viewers. 

On Twitter, a user wrote, "Season 5 of handmaids tale? I legit just want it to be over. I can’t take it anymore". Another fan shared, "Wait... the handmaids tale is still running and on season 5??"

A user said, "handmaids tale has devolved into one of the worst written deeply problematic shows I’ve ever seen that I will tune in to immediately as soon as the episode drops let’s go season 5! Waterford is DEAD, baby YEAH!" while another added, "How the f**k is the handmaids tale on season 5'. A fan mentioned, 'Why does the handmaids tale hve 5 season".



 



 



 



 



 

Meanwhile, 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 5 Episode 1 and 2 dropped on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, on Hulu. It will be followed by weekly episodes every Wednesdays. 

Disclaimer: This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

‘Chicago Fire’ star Taylor Kinney shares the date for the franchise’s next crossover, which will bring all three NBC dramas together
2026-11-12T08:52:55.000Z
James Reynolds reveals his Parkinson’s diagnosis and explains why ‘Days of Our Lives’ is bringing it into Abe Carver’s storyline
2026-11-12T08:23:38.000Z
Charlie Vickers and his ‘The Rings of Power’ co-stars hint at Sauron’s next move and the Season 3 moments that left even the cast struggling for words
2026-11-12T07:50:09.000Z
Nearly three decades after their 1997 horror film, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ryan Phillippe are sharing the screen again, this time in the ‘9-1-1’ franchise
2026-11-12T06:55:17.000Z
The Hulu spinoff follows nine MomTok creators in California, with Jen Affleck as the lone original star
2026-11-12T05:10:11.000Z
FX’s comedy series ‘Adults’ follows five friends sharing a home in Queens as they navigate adulthood
2026-11-12T04:36:21.000Z
‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Episode 6 introduces Violet’s estranged mother, whose unexpected return comes with devastating news
2026-11-12T04:24:26.000Z
A leadership change at DC Studios left the status of the Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre series in question
2026-11-12T04:05:49.000Z
'Chicago Med' Season 12 Episode 6, titled 'Lessons in Chemistry,' sees Freddy return to sign Margaret's estate papers alongside Charles
2026-11-12T03:18:28.000Z
Netflix’s ‘The Body’ explores teenage identity, friendship and repression, with its creators drawing inspiration from their own school years.
2026-11-12T03:00:28.000Z