entertainment / Saturday, 23-Aug-2025

Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Adds The Good Place Star In Final Episodes

A star from The Good Place has officially been cast in The Handmaid’s Taleseason 6. The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name, takes place in a totalitarian society that is ruled by a fundamentalist regime and follows Offred AKA June Osbourne, one of the remaining fertile women forced into servitude, as she fights to survive and find the daughter taken from her. The Handmaid's Tale season 6's premiere is set for April 8, 2025, with the finale airing on May 27.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, D'ArcyCarden has joined Elisabeth Moss and the established cast in the final stretch of the series. However, specifics of Carden’s role are under wraps. Carden, known for her roles in The Good Place and Nobody Wants This, will appear in a guest-starring role in the upcoming episodes.

What This Means For The Handmaid's Tale Final Season

Carden's Casting Is Particularly Interesting Given Her Background

Carden's involvement in The Handmaid’s Tale is unexpected due to her past roles, which have been primarily comedic. Although her specific role has not been revealed, her presence in a guest-starring capacity suggests she may bring a new dynamic to the series' final episodes. On the contrary, Carden could simply be expanding her horizons by venturing into a different kind of role. Regardless, Carden’s participation, alongside Moss and other series regulars, may offer something new to the show while maintaining the drama that defined previous seasons.

Additionally, The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 will focus on June leading the rebellion. With the show’s latest episode airing in 2022, season 6 will continue to explore themes of power, control, and resistance, with Carden’s role contributing to the ongoing fight for liberation. Although specific plot details are still undisclosed, her casting in TheHandmaid's Talesuggests the introduction of new characters that may either challenge or aid June and her allies.

Our Take on Carden’s Casting in The Handmaid's Tale

Carden Should Contribute To The Final Season

D'Arcy Carden in the movie Ride the Eagle.
D'Arcy Carden in the movie Ride the Eagle.

Carden’s addition to The Handmaid’s Tale is an intriguing choice for season 6. Known for her comedic chops, Carden could bring a surprising new element to the drama, especially as The Handmaid's Tale's stakes get higher. While, as of now, it's impossible to predict how her role will unfold, her versatility as an actress offers the potential for unexpected twists in the story. Season 6 is shaping up to be pivotal, and Carden’s involvement may help elevate The Handmaid's Tale's already compelling narrative as it reaches its conclusion.

Source: THR

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The Handmaid's Tale
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9.0/10
Release Date
2017 - 2025-00-00
Network
Hulu
Showrunner
Bruce Miller
Directors
Mike Barker, Kari Skogland, Daina Reid, Reed Morano, Floria Sigismondi, Jeremy Podeswa, Kate Dennis, Richard Shepard, Amma Asante, Christina Choe, Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Bradley Whitford, Dearbhla Walsh, Liz Garbus
Writers
Kira Snyder, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, John Herrera, Jacey Heldrich, Dorothy Fortenberry, Marissa Jo Cerar, Lynn Renee Maxcy

Cast

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  • Headshot Of Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss
    June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph
  • Headshot Of Yvonne Strahovski In The Los Angeles premiere of 'Scrambled' at AMC Westfield Century City
    Serena Joy Waterford

The Handmaid's Tale is a television adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel, released in 2017. It is set in a dystopian future where a woman is compelled to live as a concubine under a strict fundamentalist theocracy.

Seasons
6
Story By
Margaret Atwood
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu

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