What happens to Nick Blaine in The Handmaid's Tale?

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

The highly anticipated concluding season of the dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale, adapted from Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed novel, is nearing its premiere. Viewers are keenly awaiting resolutions for June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) and her allies, notably Commander Nick Blaine (Max Minghella), as the narrative reaches its climax. This season will explore the ultimate fates of key characters in The Handmaid’s Tale, particularly Nick’s precarious situation.

Will Nick Blaine Survive in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?

Nick Blaine, June’s love interest and now a Commander within Gilead’s ranks, navigates a perilous predicament in this final season. He is conflicted by his dedication to the oppressive regime of Gilead and his covert allegiance to the resistance movement, Mayday.

Speculation surrounds Nick’s survival as his true loyalty to June risks exposure. His clandestine operations, including eliminating Guardians to ensure June’s safety, amplify these concerns about his fate in the concluding episodes.

Nick’s Fate: Insights from the Source Material

In Margaret Atwood’s original The Handmaid’s Tale novel, Nick plays a crucial role in June’s escape and collaborates with the Mayday resistance. Atwood’s follow-up novel, The Testaments, published in 2019, offers further revelations regarding Nick Blaine’s destiny beyond the events of the initial book.

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The Testaments is currently being adapted into a separate television series by the same creative minds behind The Handmaid’s Tale, promising a deeper exploration of this world.

The Testaments Reveals Nick’s Destiny

According to The Testaments, despite the considerable risks undertaken for June, Nick Blaine not only survives Gilead but is eventually reunited with his daughter, Nichole.

This suggests Nick ultimately flees Gilead and finds refuge in Canada, potentially joining June and Nichole. However, the series leaves open the question of June’s romantic future – whether she will choose to be with Nick or remain with her husband, Luke Bankole (O-T Fagbenle).

Both Nichole and Hannah Bankole (Jordana Blake) are depicted in The Testaments experiencing emotional reunions with their respective fathers.

Furthermore, The Testaments details Nick and June becoming active operatives within Mayday, working secretly to undermine Gilead’s totalitarian structure. Aunt Lydia’s (Ann Dowd) strategic and underhanded maneuvers are also portrayed as instrumental in the eventual collapse of the oppressive government.

Margaret Atwood on The Testaments and The Handmaid’s Tale Adaptation

The acclaimed author Margaret Atwood commenced writing The Testaments before the television adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale began production.

In an interview with Oprah Daily, Atwood discussed her writing process in relation to the TV series: “So they were still writing, and so was I, so I continued through that period of time, through the third season.”

She further explained the collaborative aspect: “I was still writing when they were writing some of the third season. Luckily, I did keep in fairly close touch with Bruce Miller so there would be no flagrant contradictions.”

Atwood’s comments indicate a cohesive relationship between The Testaments and The Handmaid’s Tale television adaptation. Viewers can anticipate the forthcoming episodes to closely align with Atwood’s celebrated sequel novel.

UK Broadcast Details for Season 6

The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video and Channel 4 in the UK starting May 3.