What Happens to June & Others in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Ending? Explained

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In Season 6 of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the ending signaled that the revolution had finally reached Gilead, largely due to the remarkable leadership exhibited by June Osborn. Together with other handmaids, they successfully toppled Gilead’s oppressive patriarchal system, which had long overdue consequences.

As a dedicated viewer, I found the finale to be an incredibly satisfying conclusion. It skillfully tied up the stories of crucial characters like Janine, Emily, Serena, and Aunt Lydia, offering glimpses into their fresh starts following their escape from the oppressive regime.

Here’s what happens to June and everyone in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 ending

In simpler terms, after running for eight years, The Handmaid’s Tale ended with a groundbreaking finale in its sixth season. Unlike the previous episode that centered around revenge, the final episode of Season 6 was more subdued, showing the characters who survived Gilead gradually returning to a semblance of normal life.

In this installment, we see how the primary figures in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, Episode 10, who bravely fought against tyranny, took their final stand, leaving indelible marks as symbols of rebellion.

June Osborn

As a dedicated gamer immersed in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale, I found myself stepping into the shoes of June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), a symbol of rebellion in the dystopian society of Gilead. With the strategic recapture of Boston as U.S. territory, my mission – though not entirely complete – has seen some significant progress.

In the final showdown, I, June, haven’t been able to reconnect with my beloved daughter Hannah just yet. But what the climax unveiled was a continuation of my relentless fight for Hannah, a struggle that doesn’t cease at the closing credits.

Janine

In contrast to June, another prominent handmaid, I, Madeline Brewer (Janine), had the heartwarming opportunity to meet my daughter, Charlotte or Angela, in the Season 6 finale. My daughter was under Mrs. Putnam’s care all this time, but she graciously returned her to me as a touching gesture. After everything I’ve been through, it felt like a well-deserved happy ending for me.

Aunt Lydia

After faithfully serving Gilead for a long time, Aunt Lydia came to a solemn understanding in Season 6 that she had actually been assisting “men without religious beliefs.” In the final episode, Lydia played a crucial role by persuading Naomi Putnam to give Janine back her child. Additionally, Ann Dowd’s character shared a heartfelt moment with June when she requested that she look after Janine.

Serena

In the narrative of The Handmaid’s Tale, Serena’s transformation played a pivotal role. Initially, she assisted in the shackling of women within Gilead, but eventually, she managed to free herself from the oppressive system that had held her captive for so long. In essence, Serena has undergone a significant journey.

In the climactic scene, I found myself apologizing to June for past misunderstandings, and we discussed Nick Blaine, the man who perished in that tragic plane crash. Wharton’s former spouse offered comfort to June by saying, “You know, if he truly had a real choice, he would have picked you.

Dr. Emily Malek

In the final episode of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, the beloved character Dr. Emily Malek (played by Alexis Bledel) makes a comeback. Emily meets up with June and they catch up on each other’s lives. Emily reveals that she has been in Bridgeport, a significant location for the rebellion movement.

The pair stroll along the riverbank, a path they were familiar with as handmaids. They pause near the once-infamous wall, now adorned with graffiti symbolizing revolution.

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2025-05-27 14:10