Elisabeth Moss on the emotional finale of The Handmaid's Tale

Elisabeth Moss on the emotional finale of The Handmaid's Tale

The sixth and final season of the successful series “The Handmaid’s Tale” is currently running and is causing emotional waves among viewers and cast members. Elisabeth Moss, who plays the central role of June Osborne, describes the end of the series as surreal and emotional. In an interview, she shared that she often burst into tears during filming, but doesn't feel quite finished yet as she continues to be involved in the production. The feeling of the ending only becomes more tangible to her the more she thinks about the final scenes. Moss considers it a privilege to play the role and also to be active as a producer and director.

When asked if she was initially apprehensive about taking on the role, Moss admitted that after "Mad Men," she was unsure about committing to a new project right away. But after reading the first two episodes, she was convinced that no one else could play June, which ultimately motivated her to accept the role. The deep themes of the series made her very relatable to her character.

The relevance of history

“The Handmaid’s Tale” is based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel of the same name, published in 1984. The novel describes a totalitarian regime in America that strips women of their rights and forces fertile women to serve as "maids" for wealthy couples. Atwood based the events in her book on historical events, which makes the story seem very relevant today. Topics such as environmental crises, abortion restrictions and women's rights movements reflect current social challenges.

The adaptation, which can be seen on Hulu, was even filmed before the 2016 presidential election in the US. After the election of Donald Trump, numerous references to the book became visible during the Women's March protests, which further underlined the importance of the work. Atwood and Moss discussed the series' relevance to modern society and the importance of feminism in an interview.

The power of words and their impact

Margaret Atwood noted that control over women and babies was and is a common practice in repressive regimes. In her discussions with Moss, she emphasized the importance of using the right to vote to prevent tyrannical governments. Moss added that the depiction of gender power relations in history is a central point that is still relevant today.

The cultural significance of the characters as well as pithy quotes from the book, such as “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum,” are repeatedly discussed not only in the series but also in everyday life. Both Atwood and Moss agree that the book's themes present not only plausible but increasingly likely scenarios in today's world. They encourage thinking about the role of women in society and paying attention to what stories are being told and by whom.

The final season of “The Handmaid’s Tale” promises to once again make audiences think and provide powerful closure to the important themes that have accompanied viewers for years. With its mix of emotional depth and social relevance, the series remains an important contemporary work.

Further details about Elisabeth Moss and her role in the series can be found in the report by Yahoo News be read. Also offers TIME interesting insights into the discussion between Atwood and Moss about the cultural relevance of the story.