Hulu has released the first teaser trailer for The Handmaidās Tale, the 10-episode adaptation of Margaret Atwoodās dystopian novel. In just 30 seconds, it says everything about what a beautiful nightmare this series will be.
Elisabeth Moss stars as Offred, a woman struggling to survive in an oppressive, simplified society where sheās used for her fertility to aid re-population efforts. But itās not just about the world sheās in, but also the world sheās from. The first preview shows that weāll get a look at Offredās past, and how it will shape her future. She was a fighter, and she will continue fighting to be reunited with her family.
The visuals look gorgeous but gruesome, including a harrowing look at Alexis Bledelās character in a face gag. Tiny downgrade for the Offred whipping scene, though, as that thing was nowhere near her face.
The Handmaidās Tale debuts on Hulu April 26.
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