UK fans of The Handmaid's Tale are eagerly awaiting the start of the sixth and final season of the popular dystopian drama.
The series is already being broadcast in the USA, having premiered on the American streaming platform Hulu on April 8, with the first three episodes released simultaneously, reports Surrey Live.
Since then, the sixth season has been airing weekly, with UK viewers keen to find out how and when they can tune in - here's everything you need to know about The Handmaid's Tale season six.
The Handmaid's Tale season six will air in the UK on Saturday, May 3 on Channel 4.
Episodes of the sixth season will be released weekly on Channel 4 and its online streaming platform Channel4.com.
Seasons one to five of the Emmy-winning drama are already available on the service for those wanting to catch up on the story before the premiere of series six.
The Handmaid's Tale season six will also be accessible on Prime Video from May 3 for those subscribed to the platform.
There are two ways to watch The Handmaid's Tale season six in the UK.
Firstly, you can watch it on Channel 4 and Channel4.com for free, but you will need to create an account.
Once logged in, you can enjoy The Handmaid's Tale on various devices, including mobile phones, laptops and tablets, among others.
Alternatively, if you're a Prime Video subscriber, you can watch season six on the platform from May 3.
There's no need for an additional MGM+ subscription on top of your Prime Video account to watch the show, unlike other series such as Outlander. The episodes can be viewed on a variety of devices and can be downloaded for offline viewing or streamed.
How many episodes will be in The Handmaid's Tale season 6?
The Handmaid's Tale season six will consist of a total of 10 episodes, making it one of the shorter seasons of the grim series. While both seasons two and three comprised 13 episodes each, the rest of the cycles have been made up of 10 instalments.
Both Channel 4 and Prime Video will be broadcasting episodes weekly, with fans having to wait patiently for new episodes.
Elisabeth Moss returns in her role as the main character June Osborne, who is determined to overthrow Gilead once and for all. O-T Fagbenle plays Luke Bankole, June's husband and Mayday freedom fighter, who is trying to get his daughter Hannah Bankole (Jordan Blake) back from the regime.
Samira Wiley reprises her role as the indomitable Moira Strand, who is also striving to topple the fascist government. Max Minghella plays Commander Nick Blaine, who remains a significant part of Gilead and has conflicting loyalties.
Yvonne Strahovski portrays Serena Joy, who was last seen boarding a train out of Canada as she escaped with other Gilead refugees. Ann Dowd returns as Aunt Lydia, slowly realising the true nature of Gilead.
Bradley Whitford returns as the enigmatic Commander Lawrence, who will be leading New Bethlehem in The Handmaid's Tale.
Madeline Brewer reprises her role as former handmaid Janine, finding herself in a precarious situation once more.
Josh Charles steps into the shoes of Commander Wharton, a devout leader among the Gilead elite, while Timothy Simons plays Commander Bell.
D'Arcy Carden from The Good Place is set to join the cast in an undisclosed role, with additional new cast members anticipated to make their debut.
As for what's in store in The Handmaid's Tale season 6, the final instalment will see June and her allies striving to overthrow Gilead, joining forces with Mayday.
Within Gilead, Commander Lawrence will be endeavouring to create a brighter future through New Bethlehem.
Serena Joy also seems to be embarking on a new journey as she remarries, but to what purpose?
Regardless, season six will need to align with The Testaments, which is currently under development and based on Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handmaid's Tale.
The Testaments takes place five years after The Handmaid's Tale, delving deeper into Gilead and marking the beginning of the end for the regime.
The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 will be coming to Prime Video and Channel 4 on May 3 in the UK
