Hulu has officially given an early Season 2 renewal to its critically acclaimed The Handmaid’s Tale spin-off and sequel series, The Testaments.
This swift decision comes just eight episodes into the The Testaments‘ 10-episode freshman run, driven by an explosive week-to-week viewership growth. The dystopian drama has achieved immense ratings success, surpassing a staggering 45 million hours streamed globally across both Hulu and Disney+. Highlighting its skyrocketing popularity, the single-day viewership for Episode 8 registered a phenomenal 76% surge compared to the series premiere.
Based on Margaret Atwood’s Booker Prize-winning sequel novel and adapted for television by creator Bruce Miller, the coming-of-age thriller centers on Agnes and Daisy, two young girls portrayed by Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday, whose paths cross within the brutal walls of an elite Gilead preparatory boarding school overseen by Ann Dowd’s formidable Aunt Lydia. As they navigate this oppressive environment, their blossoming bond becomes the ultimate catalyst that threatens to completely upend the regime.
The powerhouse cast is further elevated by a special guest appearance from The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss, who reprises her iconic role as June Osborn. Fans eagerly tracking the rebellion can catch the highly anticipated Season 1 finale of The Testaments when it streams on May 27, 2026.
