The Handmaid's Tale Home is a four-letter word, 'HULU'. Hulu is an American streaming service that produces and distributes films and television series. It is the home of the Emmy Award-winning series The Handmaid's Tale, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. The show follows the story of Offred, a handmaid in a dystopian society where women are treated as property of the state. The series has been praised for its powerful themes and performances, and has won numerous awards since its debut in 2017.