Will June finally escape Gilead? It looks like she might just ignite a revolution first. Prepare yourself, because the latest trailer for season three of The Handmaid’s Tale has arrived, and it promises a relentless battle against Gilead’s oppressive regime. The resistance has arrived in full force, with June (formerly Offred) at the heart of it all.
“If I’m going to make a difference, I need allies,” June narrates in the new extended trailer for season three. Is she referring to Serena, the Commander’s wife, or Aunt Lydia? Yes, and yes. To effect change, you must navigate relationships—even if it means forming uneasy alliances with those in power. And these women hold significant sway in Gilead.
The season two finale left us with burning questions. Why did June choose to stay in Gilead instead of fleeing to Canada with Emily and her baby? What is her next move? Will she ever be able to rescue her daughter Hannah? And what about Serena Joy’s feelings towards her husband? What’s happening with Nick?
While the trailer keeps some details under wraps, it hints at potential answers. For instance, it seems Emily (played by Alexis Bledel) did manage to escape with June and Nick’s child—potentially reuniting with Luke, who is seen holding a baby while June watches, visibly emotional, on a screen.
Moreover, it appears that Serena Joy and Fred are still together, or at least enough for him to include her in a clandestine meeting with powerful men. June asserts that Serena has “influence,” and when Serena counters that it’s only “up to a point,” June pushes back: “So move the point.” Is this a nod to Serena facing more peril? We all remember the consequences of her last act of defiance against Gilead’s men.
Aunt Lydia seems to have survived her previous injuries, maintaining her menacing presence in season three. Commander Lawrence (portrayed by Bradley Whitford), who unexpectedly aided Emily and June last season, appears to be seeking June’s help in the resistance—or perhaps he has his own agenda in mind.
The trailer also showcases a tender moment between June and Nick, with some brief but intimate hand contact. There are glimpses of the Waterford household engulfed in flames, and a poignant scene of June kneeling beside her daughter Hannah as she sleeps (let’s hope for a positive outcome this time).
“In the end, there’s still hope as long as I’m here,” June states in the closing voiceover. “Now, Mom’s got work to do.” Mark your calendars, as season three of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres on June 5th.
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Summary: The new trailer for season three of The Handmaid’s Tale promises a gripping and action-packed season centered on June’s quest to challenge Gilead’s authority, form alliances, and seek hope amid despair.