Alexis Bledel Dishes on Her ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Series Finale Cameo and What She Hopes Fans Take Away From It
Spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale series finale ahead!!Under his eye no more. The Handmaid's Tale came to an end this week with an explosive series finale, aptly titled “The Handmaid's Tale.” The series finale was full of last mimute twists and turns, including the surprise return of fan favorite Emily or Ofglen. After two seasons away, Alexis Bledel returned for the Handmaid's Tale series finale, giving fans a much-needed update on her character and helping bring June's story to a close. “It was an immediate yes,” Alexis told The Hollywood Reporter of her return to the dystopian series. “It felt right to bring closure to Emily's journey and offer the audience a sense of completion.” The actor left the series after four seasons of playing Emily, a Handmaid who helps June, played by Elisabeth Moss, join the rebellion in Gilead. Her character was written off in season 5, when it was explained that Emily had decided to continue fighting in Gilead. Many, including Emily's partner, believed her to be dead. Disney/Steve WilkieBut in the series finale, Emily runs into June in a now liberated Boston and reveals she's been working as a Martha for a sympathetic Commander while continuing the resistance. She also confirms that she's been in contact with her partner and son, tying up a loose end fans have been wondering about since season 5. Alexis appears again in a dream sequence alongside co-stars Madeline Brewer, Nina Kiri, Amanda Brugel, Samira Wiley, and Bahia Watson, where June imagines the Handmaids meeting under different circumstances, if Gilead never existed, singing karaoke without a care in the world.Disney/Steve Wilkie“I hope viewers take away to keep hope alive when things seem impossible,” Alexis told THR of Emily's reappearance. “Even if it seems like seeds you plant couldn't possibly grow, plant seeds of hope anyway. You never know; they might find a way.” Elisabeth, who directed the episode, was especially excited to reunite with her co-star. “My first official scene day one [on set] was with Alexis,” she told THR. “So it meant a lot to get to work with her again.” Showrunner Bruce Miller echoed that sentiment, saying, “It was wonderful to see her and Lizzie get right back into it after all that time. It's like watching the fucking Yankees bullpen every day with these guys. They're so good.” 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 6 Finale ExplainedLauren Graham Congratulates Alexis Bledel on EmmyA Moment for Alexis Bledel on The Handmaid's Tale
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