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The Testaments Launches April 8 as Ann Dowd Hints at Season 2 Writers' Room

The sequel shifts the story to a new generation inside Gilead with Aunt Lydia as the guiding voice.

Overview

  • The series rolls out three episodes on Wednesday, April 8, then one each week to a 10-episode finale on May 27, according to Hulu's schedule.
  • In the United States it streams on Hulu, while Disney+ carries the show internationally, including through the HuluDisney+ bundle.
  • Adapted from Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel, the story centers on Aunt Lydia and two teens, Agnes and Daisy, who grew up under Gilead’s rule.
  • Ann Dowd, who returns as Aunt Lydia, said writers have begun work on a potential second season, though no renewal has been announced.
  • Executive producer Bruce Miller leads the series with Elisabeth Moss also executive producing, and Mike Barker directing the first three episodes.