'The Testaments' Has Been Renewed for Season 2
'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel starring Chase Infiniti and Ann Dowd will return for more Gilead rebellion on Hulu.
gizmodo.comHere’s a quick update on the latest about The Testaments episodes.
- Renewal news: The Testaments has been renewed for a second season, with Hulu confirming a new season is on the way. This marks continued expansion of Agnes’s story and the resistance arc in the Gilead setting.[1][5]
- Episode scheduling and tension: Reports indicate Episode 10 (season 1 finale) is expected to air around late May 2026, with streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, and the finale is described as a pivotal confrontation that heightens the stakes for Agnes, Daisy, and Becka.[2][3]
- Production context: Industry sources note that production is shifting toward year-two prep, suggesting more episodes will follow the established pattern of weekly drops after the initial batch, continuing the narrative threads from the first season.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise episode-by-episode quick guide for the latest season as it airs, or assemble a timeline of announcements (renewal, release dates, key plot beats) with citations.