The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time

The Handmaid's Tale Characters

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From June Osborne’s rebellion to Aunt Lydia’s icy control, these are the most unforgettable characters in The Handmaid’s Tale—but this isn’t your typical list.

At GoatWars, fans aren’t just revisiting Gilead—they’re voting. Every matchup pits the show’s most complex characters against each other in a head-to-head battle of grit, trauma, loyalty, and survival instincts.

Want to know who fans think carried the show? Who sparked the biggest debates—or the biggest fear? This is where those questions get answered, one fan vote at a time.

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The Handmaid's Tale Characters

1. MOIRA

Moira is currently the #1 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 84.6% head-to-head battles.

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2. OFFRED

Offred is currently the #2 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 76.9% head-to-head battles.

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3. AUNT LYDIA

Aunt Lydia is currently the #3 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 71.4% head-to-head battles.

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4. SERENA JOY

Serena Joy is currently the #4 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 54.5% head-to-head battles.

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5. COMMANDER WATERFORD

Commander Waterford is currently the #5 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 38.5% head-to-head battles.

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6. EMILY

Emily is currently the #6 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 36.4% head-to-head battles.

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7. NICK BLAINE

Nick Blaine is currently the #7 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 16.7% head-to-head battles.

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8. RITA

Rita is currently the #8 Greatest The Handmaid's Tale Characters of All Time winning 15.4% head-to-head battles.