Taylor Swift’s 'Look What You Made Me Do' in The Handmaid’s Tale
Taylor Swift’s Re-Recorded Hit Debuts on The Handmaid’s Tale
Taylor Swift fans got a big surprise during episode 9 of season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale on May 20, 2025. The episode opened with Taylor Swift’s powerful “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version),” setting the tone for the intense scene.
The song plays as June Osborne, the main character, leads a rebellion against the Commanders. With strong beats, bold synths, and Swift’s fresh vocals, the song perfectly fits the intense and emotional moment.
Rebellion (June's version). A new episode of #TheHandmaidsTale is now streaming on @hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/NUFzqd3tyB
— The Handmaid's Tale (@HandmaidsOnHulu) May 20, 2025
Why This Scene Was Perfect for Taylor’s Song
Elisabeth Moss, who stars as June and also produces the show, said she had always wanted to include a Taylor Swift song.
The show's editor, Wendy Hallam Martin, said the song made the scene even more powerful and emotional. The music and lyrics fit the moment perfectly.
“They dressed us in red, the color of blood, to mark us. They forgot that it's also the color of fury”...
— Anto ♡ (@Antomartuok) May 20, 2025
Now episode 9!!! THE REVOLUTION IS HERE ????#TheHandmaidsTale pic.twitter.com/6PUuQL7PiH
A Sneak Peek at Reputation (Taylor’s Version)
This is one of the first full previews of a song from Swift’s upcoming album Reputation (Taylor’s Version). Although she hasn’t officially announced the release yet, fans believe an announcement may come at the American Music Awards on Memorial Day 2025.
