Who is Luke Bankole in The Handmaid's Tale?

June's husband · Canada & the resistance

Luke Bankole (June's husband) is a character in The Handmaid's Tale, part of Canada & the resistance. June's husband, separated from her at the border — alive in Canada, holding onto hope.

When does Luke Bankole first appear?

Luke Bankole first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Offred”) of The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025, Hulu).

Who is Luke Bankole connected to?

Relationships already established when Luke Bankole first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• June Osborne — Married — torn apart at the border

Which group does Luke Bankole belong to?

By the time Luke Bankole appears, Canada & the resistance also includes Moira Strand.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• June Osborne — Offred
• Janine Lindo — Ofwarren
• Emily Malek — Ofglen
• Moira Strand — June's best friend
• Serena Joy Waterford — The Commander's wife
• Fred Waterford — The Commander
• Nick Blaine — Driver & Eye
• Rita Blue — The Waterfords' Martha
• Aunt Lydia — Mistress of the handmaids

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