
The Handmaid's Tale (TV series)
*The Handmaid's Tale* is a TV series set in a dystopian future where a theocratic regime called Gilead has overthrown the U.S. government. The society is highly oppressive, especially toward women, who are assigned specific roles. The story follows Offred, a woman forced into reproductive servitude as a "handmaid," highlighting themes of loss of freedom, resistance, and totalitarian control. The series explores the impact of authoritarian rule on individuals and society, raising questions about power, gender rights, and the resilience of human spirit under oppressive circumstances.