12 New TV Characters We Can't Wait To Meet In 2017
7. Offred - The Haindmaid's Tale
Hulu haven't made a huge inroad into original TV content in the way Netflix or even Amazon have, but they have a couple of shows on the horizon that could begin to change that. While The Runaways (which may not arrive until 2018) will push them into the mainstream, it's The Handmaid's Tale that could garner major critical acclaim.
Based on Margaret Atwood's seminal novel, it tells the story of Offred, a woman living in an alt near future, where a totalitarian theocracy reigns and women are subjugated by the men who rule. Kept around for her ability to have children, she begins an affair (sort of) with her Commander as she attempts to navigate and survive this new world order.
The series will unfortunately be highly relevant in today's society, and Offred a truly compelling chronicler of these events. A mix of strength, resilience, and intelligence, but also a tragedy of circumstance, it's the makings of an excellent TV character.
In Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) the show has the perfect lead for the role, with an actor more than capable of delivering a layered, complex character who you want to follow across the series.