Will season 5 of the Handmaids Tale be on Amazon Prime?

Channel 4 has confirmed that The Handmaid's Tale season 5 will begin airing on the channel later this month – at the same time as it debuts on Amazon Prime Video.

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Channel 4 has debuted each of the previous four seasons in the UK, but following Amazon's takeover of MGM – which produces the show – the two have now agreed to share premiere rights.

The fifth season of the hit drama is currently underway on Hulu in the United States, and although an exact date has not yet been given for the UK premiere, it will be reassuring for fans to know it's not too far away.

"Over the series, The Handmaid’s Tale has remained reflective, high quality and hard-hitting," Channel 4's head of acquisitions Nick Lee said in announcing the news.

"We’re thrilled Channel 4 and All4 audiences will be returning to Gilead to see further justice dispensed in the next riveting instalment.”

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The series – which is adapted from Margaret Atwood's classic novel of the same name – first debuted in 2017 and has enjoyed consistently strong reviews ever since, winning a total of 15 Emmy Awards from 75 nominations.

It tells the story of life in the dystopian Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States, as Offred/June (Elizabeth Moss) struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.

According to Channel 4, the latest season will see June face the consequences of killing Commander Waterford (played by Joseph Fiennes) while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose.

Meanwhile, the widowed Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada, and Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) works with Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) and Nick (Max Minghella) as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power.

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 is here, and we can hardly wait to see what will happen to June this season after a crazy finale last season. We know that the show will be playing on Hulu, but what about Amazon, YouTube, or Netflix? Let’s take a look.

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Can I Watch The Handmaid’s Tale on Amazon?

Episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale are available to purchase from previous seasons on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. As of today, there is no sign of Season 5 at all on the platform, nor has it been announced anywhere. We think it is safe to say that Season 5 might still be on Amazon, just not right away. You can buy each individual episode if you want to just catch up with the show, but you can also purchase entire seasons. 

Will season 5 of the Handmaids Tale be on Amazon Prime?
Will season 5 of the Handmaids Tale be on Amazon Prime?
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If you’re trying to watch from Canada, we can confirm that, despite what some websites are saying, The Handmaid’s Tale is not available on Prime Video. I have a Canadian Prime Video account and the show is nowhere to be found! Not one single season is available there. Canadians will have to watch the show on Crave TV. 


Is Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale on Netflix?

Since The Handmaid’s Tale is a Hulu Original, and Hulu is a direct competitor to Netflix, the show won’t be available on that platform. It’s possible that, in the future and when all seasons have been released and played for a while, it may appear on Netflix. Who knows! But for now, it’s safe to say that you’ll have to wait an eternity to be able to see June on any Netflix screens.


What About YouTube?

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 is not yet available on Youtube, but you can purchase previous seasons on there. It’s unclear when exactly Season 4 was added on the platform, so an easy estimate would be that the episodes are only going to be available once Season 5 ends. Most likely a few weeks later.

Will season 5 of the Handmaids Tale be on Amazon Prime?
Will season 5 of the Handmaids Tale be on Amazon Prime?

Don’t forget that if you don’t have access to some of those, and you are located outside of the U.S., using a virtual private network (VPN) allows you to seem to originate from another nation. You will be able to circumvent geoblocks and view The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu even if you are located outside of the United States. (Provided your VPN isn’t blocked by Hulu, which sometimes can happen.) Of course, you’ll still need to pay for a Hulu subscription.


What Can We Expect in Season 5?

We wrote about what we are expecting from Season 5 judging on spoilers shown in the preview when it was released. And things look like they’re going to get pretty intense, including a showdown between June and Serena. You may note that certain speculations about The Handmaid’s Tale that used to be online can no longer be found anywhere on the Internet after MGM sent out a number of cease and desist orders. But we can still watch all the trailers that were officially released and speculate on them.

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Will season 5 of the Handmaids Tale be on Amazon Prime?
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Will The Handmaid's Tale season 5 be on Amazon Prime?

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Where can I watch Handmaid's Tale season 5?

The Handmaid's Tale season 5 is now available on All4, Prime Video, and Hulu in its entirety. However you want to watch, we've rounded up everything you need to know to stream all 10 episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 5 free of charge below.

How can I watch season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale in the UK?

UK: watch The Handmaid's Tale season 5 In the UK, Channel 4 has begun airing The Handmaid's Tale season 5, as of 23rd October 2022.

Is there a season 5 of Handmaid's Tale coming out?

When was The Handmaid's Tale season 5 released? It was released on September 14, 2022 on Hulu in the US and now the UK release date has finally been confirmed. Season 5 will begin on Channel 4 on Sunday, October 23 at 9pm in the UK.