The hit Hulu original, The Handmaid’s Tale, is gearing up for its second season—and the new trailer tells us *a lot*.
As it kicks off with a dramatic start, the trailer is centered on Offred (Elisabeth Moss), also known as June, and her continuing battle to get out of Gilead. “What will happen when I get out?” she asks, and honestly, I wonder the same thing.
Here’s hoping she will find a way to escape, though she has a few obstacles to get through along the way. To refresh your memory, June is still looking for her daughter and is also pregnant, with no clue as to who’s the father. The trailer ends with June stating her name followed by, “I am free,” so that seems awfully promising. But, as always, you can never be so sure with these shows. They love to take you through constant twists and turns. It’s going to be quite the battle for June this season and I can’t wait to see what happens.
The trailer also features scenes of resistance, Ofglen’s (Alexis Bledel) experience at a camp where women are worked to death, and a chilling hanging scene. “You will love the Lord thy God with all your heart or you will feel the pain of his judgment for that is his love,” we hear as it turns to dozens of handmaids hanging from nooses. Talk about bone-chilling. The two-minute trailer is a complete emotional roller coaster, so I can’t imagine what feelings the season premiere will evoke.
If you haven’t had a chance to catch the first season of The Handmaid’s Tale, there’s still time, as season two doesn’t air until April 25. Grab your blanket and popcorn because it’s going to be one wild ride.