Nick’s Death in The Handmaid’s Tale Finale Explained
Nick’s Tragic Ending Shocks The Handmaid’s Tale Fans
In the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, fans were shocked by the tragic death of Commander Nick Blaine, played by Max Minghella. His character dies during a failed sabotage mission organized by Commander Lawrence, which turns into a suicide flight for Gilead’s Commanders.
Before he dies, Nick remembers how June once urged him to escape Gilead—advice he didn’t follow. This shows how deeply conflicted he was, caught between his feelings for June and his duty to the brutal regime.
Well, that just ruined my night. Nick Blaine, you deserved better than whatever that was. The one person who literally sacrificed everyone and everything he had every season for her and that’s what he gets. #TheHandmaidsTale pic.twitter.com/xt4qbwRTOB
— Marissa Franco (@Marissa1224) May 20, 2025
SPOILERS‼️ So…there’s going to be so called fans trying to convince me that Nick dying makes sense IT DOESN’T!!!
— ????᭙ꫀꫀ???? ᥴꪖ????ꪑꫀꪶ (@SweetCarmel77) May 20, 2025
June literally let her baby daddy DIE after YEARS of him risking his life several times for her when weak husband couldn’t do NOTHING!!!
Omg he wasn’t DIDDY or… pic.twitter.com/sp4BoaoQq6
Nick’s Betrayal Changes Everything
One of the most shocking parts of Nick’s story was his betrayal of June and the resistance group Mayday. He secretly told his father-in-law, High Commander Wharton, about their plans. This led to the shutdown of Jezebel’s and the murder of many women working there.
Max Minghella Explains Nick’s Choices
Actor Max Minghella said that Nick was under intense pressure and fear. His betrayal wasn’t planned, but a desperate decision made in a moment of panic. The creators of the show wanted Nick to feel like a real human—not just good or evil.
Social Media Erupts Over Nick’s Shocking Death in The Handmaid’s Tale
So after 5 seasons they did a 180° and gave Nick’s mayday storyline to Luke. Why kill Nick when he’s alive in the Testaments? So instead of telling Holly that Nick is working with Mayday underground, they’re gonna tell her that he was evil? #TheHandmaidsTale pic.twitter.com/A4LeTyX4dI
— Nani☘️???? (@NaniV03) May 20, 2025
I just knew they were gonna ruin Nick so June & Luke could reconnect. 5 seasons of her love story with Nick just for them to nuke him in the final season #TheHandmaidsTale pic.twitter.com/uTtsiJMC8V
— Nani☘️???? (@NaniV03) May 6, 2025
