The Handmaid’s Tale is back for its sixth and final season after a long break. The story’s dystopia always felt unnervingly close to our modern era, and that continues to hold true as we’re dropped into the first three episodes of its final run.

Over the show’s previous five seasons, some viewers felt that the show had lost its spark – so does it seem like it’s finally getting it back now for this final round? Let’s unpack what’s happened so far in season six, what it all means, and where things might be going next…

Here’s our Handmaid’s Tale season 6 recap for episodes 1, 2, and 3 (plus a quick catch up on where The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 left off,) and what happens to June, Serena, Moira, Nick, Luke and more in the new season so far!