Margaret Atwood publishes the dystopian novel 'The Handmaid's Tale', which later inspires the TV series.
Hulu announces that it will develop a TV series adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
The first season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres on Hulu, introducing viewers to the dystopian story inspired by Atwood's novel.
The series wins several Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, recognizing its critical acclaim and cultural impact.
Season 2 of the TV show premieres, continuing the story of the dystopian Republic of Gilead.
Hulu renews the series for a third season following its critical and popular success.
The third season, continuing the dystopian narrative, premieres on Hulu.
The show is renewed and the fourth season premieres as the narrative expands, maintaining its cultural relevance.
Margaret Atwood publishes 'The Testaments', a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' shedding more light on the Gilead universe.
The Republic of Gilead is established after a coup in the United States, creating a theocratic regime.
Gilead's leaders implement strict religious laws that institutionalize women's subjugation and create the roles of Handmaids.
A covert resistance group named Mayday is formed to oppose the Gilead regime and assist those trying to escape.
June Osborne, known as Offred, is assigned as a Handmaid in the Commander and Serena Joy's household.
Offred begins secret meetings with Commander Fred Waterford, which complicate her position and survival.
Offred starts an illicit relationship with Nick, the household Guardian.
Offred returns home to find her daughter Hannah taken away; this loss is a major trauma in her story.
Offred and fellow Handmaid support efforts to escape to Canada.
It is revealed that Nick is an undercover agent for Gilead’s secret police, the Eyes.
June officially becomes involved with the Mayday underground resistance network.
June becomes pregnant while serving as a Handmaid, a pivotal moment for her and the household.
Household helper Rita secretly assists June in her plans and survival.
Serena Joy challenges Gilead’s structures privately, showing cracks in leadership support.
June manages to escape Gilead and flee to Canada with her newborn child.
