Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The highly anticipated series, The Testaments, is coming soon, continuing the dark narrative of the world of Gilead.
Scheduled to premiere on April 8, 2026, the series is a direct sequel to the global phenomenon "The Handmaid's Tale," adapted from the novel by Margaret Atwood.
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The series will be available to viewers in the United States on Hulu, while fans in the United Kingdom and internationally can watch it on Disney+.
With the first three episodes releasing simultaneously, The Testaments TV Show promises an immersive experience from the start.
The story, set five to fifteen years after the events of "The Handmaid's Tale," explores the struggles of a new generation of young women growing up under Gilead's oppressive regime.
Continuing the Dystopian Story of Gilead
As a direct continuation of "The Handmaid's Tale," The Testaments TV Show will delve deeper into the dynamics of power and resistance in Gilead.
The series is described as a coming-of-age story that follows young women who have no memory of the world before Gilead, making indoctrination their only reality.
They are faced with the prospect of forced marriage and a life of predetermined service, prompting them to seek allies.
The Testaments TV Show's central plot centers on three women whose fates are intertwined: Aunt Lydia, Agnes, and Daisy.
Their stories will reveal "opposite" sides of Gilead that fans have never seen before, offering new insights into the regime's complexities.
Characters and New Dynamics
One of the main draws of The Testaments TV Show is the return of Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia, a central character who is no longer simply an enforcer of the law, but the architect of her own shadowy empire within the walls of Ardua Hall.
In addition to Aunt Lydia, the series introduces Agnes Jemima (Agnes/Hannah), played by Chase Infiniti, a "pure product" of Gilead's elite who begins to see cracks in the system she believes in.
There's also Daisy, played by Lucy Halliday, a newcomer from beyond Gilead's borders whose arrival threatens to dismantle the entire regime.
The cast also includes Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite and Mattea Conforti as Becka, adding depth to the cast of struggling young women.
Elisabeth Moss, star of "The Handmaid's Tale," is also attached as an executive producer, though her role as June has not yet been confirmed.
Premiere Schedule and Production Details
The Testaments TV show's first season will consist of 10 episodes promising suspense and drama.
After the first three episodes air on April 8, 2026, one new episode will be released weekly.The season finale is scheduled to air on May 27, 2026, bringing this intense first season to a close.
Production on the series began on April 7, 2025, with principal photography wrapping on August 15, 2025.
Bruce Miller, previously the showrunner on "The Handmaid's Tale," stepped down to focus on adapting the novels "The Testaments" for television.
Hulu officially ordered the series in April 2025, with Mike Barker directing the first three episodes and serving as executive producer.