The Handmaid's Tale really put Hulu on the map as a streaming service offering quality content when the show launched in 2017 as one of the first original dramas. Based on the Margaret Atwood book of the same name, the first season was pretty true to the original source material, though it was tweaked to modern-day times.

But as the show progressed and reached its fourth season, there have been some questions as to whether it might have overstayed its welcome. Primarily, some believe that the show has become far too violent and repetitive.

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These are both valid reasons for taking a good, hard look at the series before it moves into its already confirmed fifth season. But there are also viable reasons why it should continue as well.

End: Escalating Violence

June being taken away for interrogation on The Handmaid's Tale

The violent nature of the series has continually escalated to new levels with graphic torture scenes, hangings, women jumping off buildings to save themselves from torture, and even trains smashing into characters. Some fans believe enough is enough and the message can still get across without so much gratuitous violence.

It wouldn't be right, of course, to gloss over the reality of the situation if the point of the series is to elicit shock and awe to effectively get its message across. But the series used to be able to accomplish far more with just some terrifying quotes and menacing looks.

Keep Going: Violence Was Always Part Of The M.O.

Madeline Brewer as Janine in Handmaid's Tale

Those who say the series has "become" too violent might have forgotten about the extremely violent scenes in the first few seasons, from rape and sexual assault to even body disfigurement. The violence in the beginning was focused mainly on sex crimes, so to say that those were stomach-able but the more graphic torture and murder scenes are not would be unfair.

There was no question right from the get-go that The Handmaid's Tale would be a heavy, violent, disturbing series. Yes, there have been many instances where it is far more violent than the book. But it's a natural progression for things to be kicked up a notch in that department as Gilead finds itself fighting for the warped beliefs of its nation.

End: Repetitive Storylines

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There are only so many times that fans can watch June hatch an elaborate plan and succeed only to bow out at the last minute for the sake of her daughter. She's a martyr in some ways, leading the oppressed in Gilead to freedom, even if it means sacrificing her own. That's admirable. But it happens again and again.

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The idea of June changing her mind at the last minute to stay back has been played out one too many times. The stories are beginning to get fresher and more unique, but if June ends up back in Gilead, fans might have had enough.

Keep Going: June Is Finally Out

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Fans have been long awaiting the reunion between June and Luke as well as seeing June finally free. Now that this has happened, there is so much more story to tell and a different angle to explore as June deals with her post-traumatic stress, readjustment to freedom, guilt about leaving Hannah, and hatred for Serena and Gilead.

It adds another layer to the story now that June has escaped. While she should enjoy her freedom, it's clear she's still thinking up ways to put an end to Gilead and the suffering it has brought to so many.

End: No Longer Believable

Hannah kept in a glass box on The Handmaid's Tale

The fact that June is still alive is no longer believable. One can only escape death so many times, especially when staring it in the face as often as she has. She has been caught doing heinous things that would result in anyone else in Gilead being hanged. Yet she has been given second, third, fourth, and counting chances, sometimes with the most ridiculous of excuses.

The fact that she even survived in the woods while getting the kids and Marthas on the plane to safety with the Mayday plan, which marked one of the best episodes of the series to date, is a feat in itself. But there are other aspects that aren't very believable, such as Hannah not even recognizing her own mother (she was old enough to remember when they were captured) and even being scared of her; and Commander Lawrence somehow managing to escape being sent to the wall after aiding June in her plan.

Keep Going: Needs A Proper Resolution

June and Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale

For the series to truly make its mark, it has to end as well as it began. And that will take at least another season to wrap up storylines and bring the type of resolution to all of the main characters, not just June.

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Fans want a happy ending and that would take time to deliver, which means having enough episodes to form a proper ending that will wrap things up with a nice bow.

End: The Stares

June Osborne staring into the camera

In the beginning, June staring angrily into the camera indicated to viewers that she had plans in mind and, while she was gritting her teeth and declaring "blessed day" as she went about her duties, she was just waiting for the right moment to strike. It also meant that she had had enough and was willing to do whatever necessary to change her situation.

But as time has gone on, the close-ups to June's face with her horrified or angry expressions have become too much. It's an overplayed tactic that should be used sparingly, otherwise, it loses its effectiveness.

Keep Going: The Subject Material Is Important

Commander Waterford and Commander Winslow with the handmaids on The Handmaid's Tale

While the premise is based on a book from the '80s, the topics are timely and are ones that should not be pushed under the rug. The series deals with very serious issues, like the treatment of women, oppressive nations, misinterpretations of religion, and the dangers of the current world, from pollution to social class divisions.

It's far too important a series to let end without further examining these issues and how they might compare to our real world.

End: Slipping Ratings

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It's obvious that fans and critics are getting tired of the series for the many reasons noted above. According to review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the fourth season has an aggregate critic rating of just 66% and an audience score of 71%.

These are pretty decent numbers but compare this to the fact that season three was 81% and 65%, respectively, season two was 89% and 83%, and season one was 94% and 91%, the ratings have been on a consistent decline. It's best the series ends when it's on top versus falling into obscurity.

Keep Going: Time For Other Character Development

Emily walking down the stairs in plainclothes on The Handmaid's Tale

So much of season four has focused on June, with only tidbits of an additional story following other main characters like Mr. and Mrs. Waterford, Emily, and Nick. While there have been scenes featuring everyone from Luke to Moira, Rita, and Aunt Lydia interspersed with this, the majority of the focus is on June and her journey.

This is integral to the plot, but it also means that for a proper finale, there would need to be more screen time with the other characters to wrap up their stories, too, along with resolving some of the inconsistencies in the series.

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