The Handmaid's Tale season 4 and new Love Island are both coming this June - what a time to be alive!
Channel 4 has just confirmed the new The Handmaid's Tale will air on 20th June at 9pm for UK viewers, after the latest instalment of the popular series was released in the US on 28th April.
The June release date is much earlier than originally anticipated, with executive producer Warren Littlefield previously saying the show wouldn't be out until autumn.
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The popular dystopian series, which is based on Margaret Atwood's bestselling novel, takes the audience to Gilead, a totalitarian state which used to be part of America. It's where women like Offred (a handmaid) are seen as property of the state and are there to fulfil one purpose only: to reproduce.
Spoiler alert: if you haven't seen the season 3 finale, skip the next two paragraphs.
Season 3 left viewers clinging onto hope that Offred would be okay after being shot in the shoulder. Offred (whose real name is June Osborne) devises a dangerous plan to rescue children in Gilead and send them to Canada by plane.
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Armed with a gun, June shoots a Gilead guard in the face and takes a bullet in the shoulder herself. Mayday - the resistance movement - takes shape as more handmaids and Marthas join forces and help June to take the children to safety.
The first trailer for season 4 was dropped in June last year. You can watch it in the video player below:
How to watch The Handmaid's Tale season 4 in the UK
The Handmaid's Tale season 4 is already available to US viewers, who can watch it exclusively on the streaming service Hulu. Subscriptions start at $6 (£4.25) a month.
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For UK viewers, Channel 4 has confirmed it will hand on 20th June.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale seasons 1-3
If you fancy a recap before the new series, you can watch seasons 1-3 on All 4 for free in the UK. You'll just need to register.
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To watch from elsewhere, you can buy The Handmaid's Tale from Prime Video subscription free; for season 1, prices start at £15.99 (SD) or £1.49 per episode. Subscriptions for Prime Video start at £5.99 a month, or £7.99 a month for a full Amazon Prime membership. You can take advantage of the 30-day free trial if you're a new member.
The box set is also available for £59 from either Apple TV or Google Play with no subscription required.
Featured Image Credit: HuluTopics: TV and Film, Channel 4