From IGN's The Handmaid’s Tale Review: In the peakiest of Peak TV years, The Handmaid’s Tale is a standout series worthy of its hype and a standout showcase for women in TV. Though the story loses a bit of steam before the end, the finale sets up an exciting and, considering it will move beyond the story of Margaret Atwood’s original novel, unprecedented Season 2. It’s clear that the phenomenal debut season owes its excellence to the career-best performance of Elisabeth Moss, the gorgeous directing and cinematography by pilot helmer Reed Morano, and the writing and source material itself.