Hulu Renews 'The Testaments' for Season 2
The highly anticipated ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel series will officially return to continue the story of a new generation navigating the brutal regime of Gilead.
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Hulu has officially renewed its hit dystopian drama series The Testaments for a second season
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The early green light comes just days before the show’s highly anticipated Season 1 finale is set to air on May 27, 2026
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Based on Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed 2019 novel, the series is a narrative continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale, focusing on a new generation of young women
Praise be, Hulu is officially heading back to Gilead. Just days before its freshman season comes to a close, the streaming platform has announced that The Testaments has been renewed for Season 2. Expanding the dark, dystopian universe first introduced in the Emmy-winning juggernaut The Handmaid’s Tale, the highly anticipated sequel series has been a massive draw since its April 2026 premiere, proving that audiences are still entirely captivated by Margaret Atwood’s terrifying and topical world.
Hulu confirmed the exciting news via its official social media channels, posting on Instagram: “A secret we couldn’t keep any longer. THE TESTAMENTS will be back for Season 2 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.” The proactive renewal ensures there will be no gap in storytelling just as the first season reaches its boiling point, with the Season 1 finale scheduled to drop on May 27.
Adapted from Atwood’s bestselling 2019 novel and shepherded by creator Bruce Miller, The Testaments shifts the perspective to a new, younger generation living under Gilead’s oppressive regime. The series centers on the dutiful, pious Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and a new, defiant arrival from beyond the borders, Daisy (Lucy Halliday). As the young teens navigate the gilded but deeply brutal halls of Aunt Lydia’s (Ann Dowd) elite preparatory school for future wives, their developing bond becomes the ultimate catalyst that threatens to upend the entire system from within.
Alongside Infiniti, Halliday, and the Emmy-winning Dowd, the sprawling ensemble cast features rising talent and seasoned veterans alike, including Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Rowan Blanchard, Mattea Conforti, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, and Eva Foote. In a monumental moment for longtime viewers, The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss also made a surprise guest appearance during the first season, seamlessly slipping back into her defining role as June Osborne.
With a second season now officially secured, the creative team has plenty of runway to continue exploring the slow-burning, dangerous rebellion brewing inside Aunt Lydia’s walls. Fans can catch up on the gripping first installment and tune in for the thrilling Season 1 finale of The Testaments when it streams exclusively on Hulu on May 27, 2026.
