WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Handmaid's Tale season 6 and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
The final season of the grim dystopian TV series, The Handmaid's Tale, adapted from Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name, is upon us.
Viewers are eager to discover the fate of June Osborne (portrayed by Elisabeth Moss) and those aiding her, particularly Nick Blaine (Max Minghella).
Nick, June's lover and now a Commander, finds himself in a tricky situation this season, torn between his loyalty to Gilead and his support for Mayday.
There are concerns that Nick may meet his end this season when his true allegiance to June is revealed, especially given the risks he's taken by eliminating Guardians to ensure her safety, reports the Mirror US.
In the original Handmaid's Tale novel, Nick assists June in her escape and collaborates with Mayday.
Atwood's 2019 sequel, The Testaments, provides further insight into Nick's fate.
The sequel is being transformed into a television series by the creators of The Handmaid's Tale.
According to the book, despite all the risks he takes for June, Nick survives Gilead and is eventually reunited with his daughter Nichole.
This implies that Nick ultimately escapes Gilead for Canada to join June and Nichole.
However, it remains uncertain whether June chooses to be with Nick or her husband Luke Bankole (O-T Fagbenle).
Both Nichole and Hannah Bankole (portrayed by Jordana Blake) experience heartwarming reunions with their fathers.
As detailed in The Testaments, Nick and June become operatives for Mayday, working to dismantle the oppressive regime of Gilead, while Aunt Lydia's (Ann Dowd) cunning actions are set to play a crucial part in the ultimate downfall of the tyrannical government.
Margaret Atwood, the distinguished author, started penning The Testaments prior to the inception of The Handmaid's Tale television series.
Speaking to Oprah Daily, the Canadian novelist shared insights on her writing process: "So they were still writing, and so was I, so I continued through that period of time, through the third season."
She elaborated on the synergy: "I was still writing when they were writing some of the third season. Luckily, I did keep in fairly close touch with Bruce Miller so there would be no flagrant contradictions."
Atwood's commentary hints at a harmonious blend between The Testaments and The Handmaid's Tale TV adaptation, with the forthcoming episodes anticipated to align closely with the acclaimed literary work.
The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 will be coming to Prime Video and Channel 4 on May 3 in the UK
