The Handmaid's Tale is science fiction, but like the dystopian novel it is based on, the critically adored show - about a society that enslaves its few remaining fertile women - echoes abuses women have suffered in the real world.

While it dives into dark themes, the drama makes a concerted effort to not wallow in misery, says creator Bruce Miller. And while other hit series might feel pressure to raise the stakes for their sophomore season, the writer-producer reveals his philosophy as: "In success, rethink nothing."