Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale concluded its sixth and final season with an emotional and powerful finale that left fans deeply moved. The episode saw the resistance successfully liberate Boston from Gilead’s grip in a daring bombing that took out key commanders, including Joseph Lawrence and Nick Blaine. This victory sparked hope for a broader rebellion against the oppressive regime that has tormented so many for so long.

Central to the finale was June Osborne’s unwavering determination to save her daughter, Hannah, who remains trapped in Gilead. Despite moments of reunion with her daughter Nichole, her mother Holly, and her friend Emily, June chooses to keep fighting, even if it means parting ways with her husband, Luke. Her story continues to highlight the show’s core themes of resistance and the fierce love of a mother determined to protect her child.

Several characters received their own moments of closure. Janine finally reunites with her daughter, thanks to a collaboration between Aunt Lydia and Naomi. In a surprising and emotional twist, June offers forgiveness to Serena Waterford, who is now living as a refugee—an act that underlines the complexity of redemption and healing in a world fractured by oppression.

In the final scene, June returns to her former home, now in ruins, and begins recording her story, echoing the monologue that opened the series. This act symbolizes her reclaiming of agency and the enduring power of storytelling as resistance. Though Hannah’s fate remains uncertain, the finale offers a hopeful glimpse into the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice.