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Luke Bankole is a fictional character portrayed by O-T Fagbenle in the TV series The Handmaid's Tale.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Offred (season 1), they were 36 years old.
They appear in 39 episodes out of a total of 56 aired so far and have accumulated 80522 positive votes.
The character of Luke Bankole is mainly associated with June Osborne, Moira Strand and Rita Blue.

Luke Bankole

by O-T Fagbenle

character

Episodes39

  • 8.2
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    Offred

    episode S1.E1 april 2017
    Offred, one of the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.
    • 57min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Birth Day

    episode S1.E2 april 2017
    June and her fellow Handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine's baby, prompting her to recall her own daughter's birth, and draws closer to Ofglen while dreading a secret meeting with the Commander.
    • 47min
  • 8.6
    /10

    Late

    episode S1.E3 april 2017
    June visits Janine and her baby with Serena and remembers the early days of the revolution, before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
    • 53min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

    episode S1.E4 may 2017
    Punished by Serena, June begins to unravel and reflects on her time with Moira at the Red Center.
    • 53min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Faithful

    episode S1.E5 may 2017
    Serena makes June a surprising proposition, as June remembers the unconventional beginning of her relationship with Luke; Emily tries reintegrating into Gilead.
    • 53min
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Other Side

    episode S1.E7 may 2017
    Flashbacks show what happened to Luke after being separated from June and Hannah.
    • 47min
  • 8.6
    /10

    The Bridge

    episode S1.E9 june 2017
    June is tasked with going back to Jezebels to find a package. Meanwhile in Gilead, Janine has trouble relinquishing her newborn baby.
    • 50min
  • 9
    /10

    Night

    episode S1.E10 june 2017
    Serena confronts June and Fred. June struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
    • 1hs
  • 8.8
    /10

    June

    episode S2.E1 april 2018
    June reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.
    • 56min
  • 7.9
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    Baggage

    episode S2.E3 may 2018
    June reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.
    • 58min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Other Women

    episode S2.E4 may 2018
    A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred's relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.
    • 54min
  • 8.2
    /10

    After

    episode S2.E7 may 2018
    An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America; Serena makes a dangerous choice; Moira searches for someone from her past.
    • 55min
  • 8.9
    /10

    Smart Power

    episode S2.E9 june 2018
    On a diplomatic trip abroad, Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead; Luke and Moira grapple with survivor's guilt; Offred seeks support from allies.
    • 57min
  • 8.3
    /10

    Holly

    episode S2.E11 june 2018
    Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother; Serena and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.
    • 48min
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Word

    episode S2.E13 july 2018
    Serena and the other Wives strive to make change; Emily learns more about her new Commander; Offred faces a difficult decision.
    • 1hs 03min
  • 8.3
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    Night

    episode S3.E1 june 2019
    June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences; Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey; The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy's choice to send Nichole away.
    • 50min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Mary and Martha

    episode S3.E2 june 2019
    June helps the Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious new walking partner; Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.
    • 51min
  • 7.9
    /10

    God Bless the Child

    episode S3.E4 june 2019
    June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords' fractured relationship; Janine oversteps with the Putnam family; A still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.
    • 51min
  • 8.4
    /10

    Unknown Caller

    episode S3.E5 june 2019
    June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
    • 49min
  • 8.2
    /10

    Sacrifice

    episode S3.E12 august 2019
    Gilead leadership is rocked by losses of their own; Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada; A tragedy strikes the Lawrence household.
    • 47min
  • 9.3
    /10

    Mayday

    episode S3.E13 august 2019
    With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford attempt to find their way forward in their new lives.
    • 1hs 04min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Nightshade

    episode S4.E2 april 2021
    June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June's choices. Serena and Fred are bound together by a miracle.
    • 48min
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Crossing

    episode S4.E3 april 2021
    Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.
    • 1hs 03min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Chicago

    episode S4.E5 may 2021
    June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira goes on her first field aid mission.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Vows

    episode S4.E6 may 2021
    After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she's made to herself and to Luke.
    • 43min
  • 8.5
    /10

    Home

    episode S4.E7 may 2021
    June struggles with her newfound freedom, reuniting with loved ones and confronting her nemesis, Serena.
    • 47min
  • 8.3
    /10

    Testimony

    episode S4.E8 june 2021
    June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar Handmaid.
    • 57min
  • 8
    /10

    Progress

    episode S4.E9 june 2021
    June and Luke work together to save Hannah. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on hunger strike.
    • 55min
  • 8.6
    /10

    The Wilderness

    episode S4.E10 june 2021
    June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
    • 58min
  • 7.1
    /10

    Morning

    episode S5.E1 september 2022
    June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
    • 54min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Ballet

    episode S5.E2 september 2022
    June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.
    • 54min
  • 7.4
    /10

    Border

    episode S5.E3 september 2022
    June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.
    • 46min
  • 7.2
    /10

    Dear Offred

    episode S5.E4 september 2022
    June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.
    • 45min
  • 7.2
    /10

    Fairytale

    episode S5.E5 october 2022
    June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
    • 42min
  • 8.5
    /10

    Together

    episode S5.E6 october 2022
    June and Luke's mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move.
    • 50min
  • 8.6
    /10

    No Man's Land

    episode S5.E7 october 2022
    June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.
    • 43min
  • 8
    /10

    Motherland

    episode S5.E8 october 2022
    June receives a tempting offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.
    • 49min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Allegiance

    episode S5.E9 november 2022
    June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.
    • 45min
  • 8.4
    /10

    Safe

    episode S5.E10 november 2022
    Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.
    • 54min

Best moments10

  • 7.9
    /10
    90% of the votes

    The Other Side

    episode S1.E7 may 2017
    Flashbacks show what happened to Luke after being separated from June and Hannah.
    • 47min
  • 7.2
    /10
    19% of the votes

    Fairytale

    episode S5.E5 october 2022
    June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
    • 42min
  • 8.4
    /10
    18% of the votes

    Unknown Caller

    episode S3.E5 june 2019
    June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
    • 49min
  • 7.2
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Dear Offred

    episode S5.E4 september 2022
    June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.
    • 45min
  • 8.5
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Home

    episode S4.E7 may 2021
    June struggles with her newfound freedom, reuniting with loved ones and confronting her nemesis, Serena.
    • 47min
  • 8.4
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Safe

    episode S5.E10 november 2022
    Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.
    • 54min
  • 8.9
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Smart Power

    episode S2.E9 june 2018
    On a diplomatic trip abroad, Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead; Luke and Moira grapple with survivor's guilt; Offred seeks support from allies.
    • 57min
  • 7.1
    /10
    6% of the votes

    Morning

    episode S5.E1 september 2022
    June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
    • 54min
  • 8.3
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Testimony

    episode S4.E8 june 2021
    June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar Handmaid.
    • 57min
  • 8
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Progress

    episode S4.E9 june 2021
    June and Luke work together to save Hannah. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on hunger strike.
    • 55min

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