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The Testaments ably continues The Handmaid's Tale's fight through a coming-of-age lens in a slow-burning world builder that features an excellent cast of fresh talent.
Laura Bradley The Atlantic Jun 4 A lesser show might have taken a sneering approach, casting judgment on Gilead’s aristocratic wives for the Faustian bargain they’ve made. Instead, it evokes empathy, and in doing so lands a more nuanced point. Go to Full Review Abby Monteil Chicago Reader Apr 17 While newcomers can certainly find things to enjoy in The Testaments’ strong central performances and painterly cinematography, it’s hard to shake the sense that it’s only prolonging a story that should’ve wrapped up ages ago. Go to Full Review Rebecca Onion Slate Apr 16 The show’s setting may feel YA, but the reality it seeks to depict is anything but. Go to Full Review Laura Moreno Bay Area Reporter Jun 5 “The Testaments” is a powerful television adaptation of a literary masterpiece, but it is not an easy watch. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy May 28 The testaments is a whole new chapter in Atwood’s hauntingly, and increasingly realistic dystopian future. Backed by a powerhouse cast,terrific writing, and a sense of self, it feels like it isn’t specifically walking where The handmaids Tale ran. Go to Full Review Cassie Hager Pop Culture Leftovers May 28 The Testaments finds a happy medium between nostalgia and currency. It doesn't fall into the trap of trying to rekindle The Handmaid's Tale magic by leaning too much into original characters and storylines. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Haley R @Haley6533 Jul 2 It’s much better than Handmaids tale See more Selena M @RT6780932145 Jul 1 The Testaments has been really good. I stopped watching Handmaid’s Tale after 3 or 4 seasons, but this first season of the sequel show is great so far. See more Shizu's M @RT51667637 Jun 28 Refreshing! I am 63 yrs young and a die-hard fan of the Handmaids Tale! To see Aunt Lydia and Our Hero at the end lit a fire in me. Could this be a beginning tale into OFFred's child's world? I think Yasssss! Thank you for this. On to epi 2 I Go-ohhhh! 🤩 See more Anesu T @RT45820222 Jun 27 This show showed a lot of potential with so much critical acclaim, it should the implications of a dystopian world when women are seen as Beth Canal, or seen less than men. It should help it fought to be seen more as someone to just marry, and have kids someone who does not have a scene in anything that happens it should so much vivid immaculate in what would have happened if we put ourselves in such a situation. See more Christina W. @RT34698306 Jun 24 There was so many twists & turns, I got sucked in quick. It’s one of the best shows I’ve watched in a long time. See more Herminia J @Herm555 Jun 22 7.5/10 - better than u thought See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 8, 2026 Precious Flowers In the halls of Aunt Lydia's premarital preparatory academy, the finest in Gilead, Agnes is assigned to mentor a new Pearl Girl and a fragile alliance begins. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 8, 2026 Perfect Teeth As Agnes begins the rituals that mark her coming of age, she struggles with the confusing stirrings of adolescence; Daisy is subjected to Gilead's system of discipline. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 8, 2026 Daisy An incident on a school trip spurs Daisy's memories of Toronto, revealing her past and a world shattered by violence. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 15, 2026 Green Tea As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task; Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 22, 2026 Ball At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders, the illusion of elegance begins to fray; Agnes discovers Garth's status has changed. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 29, 2026 Stadium As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love; Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. Details Episode 7 Aired May 6, 2026 Commitment As Daisy's secret past threatens to surface, Agnes grapples with an unwanted match and a forbidden crush; Becka meets with potential matches and finds unexpected kindness in one of them. Details Episode 8 Aired May 13, 2026 Broken As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out. Details Episode 9 Aired May 20, 2026 Marat Sade As Daisy steps into a new role, she considers what she's willing to lose to help her friends. Details Episode 10 Aired May 27, 2026 Secateurs While Becka faces the consequences of her actions, Agnes and Daisy must decide how far they're willing to go to protect her. Details
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Director
Mike Barker, Shana Stein, Quyen Tran, Jet Wilkinson
Executive Producer
Warren Littlefield
Screenwriter
Bruce Miller
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 8, 2026