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The Handmaid's Tale Drops First Three Episodes Of Season 4 Early On Hulu

The Handmaid's Tale Drops First Three Episodes Of Season 4 Early On Hulu

The US were given a treat as the first three episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 4 dropped on Hulu.

Joanna Freedman

Joanna Freedman

The first episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 4 dropped for lucky US viewers on Hulu yesterday.

While it was originally tipped for a April 28th release date across the pond, the first three episodes - named "Pigs," "Nightshade" and "The Crossing" - are all now available to stream on Hulu early.

Following the drop, the rest of the episodes will land on the streamer weekly.

As for fans over in the UK? We still have to wait until we can see any episodes of the show at all, with the release date not yet confirmed by Channel 4.

Hopefully the early drop in America means we don't have long to wait!

The Handmaid's Tale shared the announcement in a video which featured the series' cast making the announcement in unison.

"I know you've been waiting patiently for Season 4. Well guess what, I have some good news," they said.

"The first three episodes of The Handmaid's Tale are available right now."

It's official, guys, the mission to avoid spoilers has begun.

The Handmaid's Tale has dropped in the US (
Hulu)

The latest season of The Handmaid's Tale will be 10 episodes, and will star Elisabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, Alexis Bledel, Joseph Fiennes, Ann Dowd, Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski, Madeline Brewer, Bradley Whitford, O-T Fagbenle, Amanda Brugel, and Sam Jaeger.

The dystopian TV drama ended its last season showing Elisabeth Moss' June trapped in Gilead after failing to escape into Canada.

Heroically, she put herself forward as a decoy to help other families across the border, risking her own safety to help others - including her daughter Nicole - to freedom.

Aunt Lydia and Fred are worried about June in the new series (
Hulu)

After being shot by a soldier in the woods, it looked as if June wasn't going to make it, but then a group of Handmaids came to her rescue.

As for what happens next, we'll just have to wait and see...

For some major clues, based on the show's gripping trailers, click here.

Featured Image Credit: Hulu

Topics: Entertainment News, TV News, TV & Film, TV Entertainment, Channel 4