Blessed be the spoilers.

Figuring out the mystery surrounding series two of The Handmaid’s Tale is a bit like trying to find clues while wearing one of those vision-obscuring winged white bonnets.

Given that the first series of Hulu’s TV adaptation – seen on Channel 4 in the UK – finished on the same intriguing cliffhanger as Margaret Atwood’s classic dystopian 1985 novel (Offred ushered into a car by driver Nick, with no way of knowing if she’s on her way to freedom or capture) it’s no surprise that even cast members of the show have been wondering where writer-producer Bruce Miller will be taking them for the next chapter.

However, we’re pleased to inform you that a Hulu panel event in West Hollywood did drop some hefty breadcrumbs for fans. Miller was joined by actors Elisabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, Alexis Bledel and Ann Dowd (Offred, Moira, Ofglen and Aunt Lydia respectively), as well as director of the first three episodes of series one, Reed Morano, to discuss tantalizing details of what’s to come.

What’s more, the streaming service has dropped an official description, there’s a new face coming to Gilead and the stars just can’t resist dropping little hints about what viewers can expect come April 2018.

So without further ado, here’s what we learnt when we pitched up to the star-studded event – along with everything else we know about the second season of one of the most important shows of 2017.

Words: George Stark

Everything we know so far about The Handmaid's Tale 2