New 'The Testaments' Series Explores Gilead Through Teen Eyes

Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, and more star in the Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:00pm

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of luxurious, glittering textures, representing the glamour and high-fashion aesthetic of the Gilead elite in the new Hulu series.The new Hulu series 'The Testaments' explores the coming-of-age story of a younger generation navigating the oppressive world of Gilead.Los Angeles Today

The Testaments, a new Hulu series based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel, continues the story of the dystopian world of Gilead 15 years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale. The series focuses on a group of teenage girls navigating Aunt Lydia's elite preparatory school and coming of age in the oppressive society.

Why it matters

The Testaments provides a fresh perspective on the world of Gilead by centering the narrative on a younger generation, exploring how the totalitarian regime impacts the lives of those born and raised under its rule. The series also features the return of Aunt Lydia, played by Ann Dowd, and a cameo from Elisabeth Moss, continuing the connection to the original Handmaid's Tale story.

The details

The Testaments stars Chase Infiniti as Agnes (previously known as Hannah in The Handmaid's Tale), Lucy Halliday as Daisy, Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite, Mattea Conforti as Becka, and Brad Alexander as Garth. Infiniti, who recently worked on director Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, said she felt grateful to be part of another ensemble cast, especially with a group of young actors around her age. Elisabeth Moss, who starred as June Osborne in The Handmaid's Tale, also makes an appearance in the new series, offering support and guidance to the cast.

  • The Testaments is set 15 years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale.
  • The first three episodes of The Testaments are available to stream now on Hulu, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday through May 27.

The players

The Testaments

A new Hulu series based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, set 15 years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale.

Chase Infiniti

An actress who plays the role of Agnes (previously known as Hannah in The Handmaid's Tale) in The Testaments.

Lucy Halliday

An actress who plays the role of Daisy in The Testaments.

Ann Dowd

An actress who reprises her role as Aunt Lydia in The Testaments.

Elisabeth Moss

An actress who starred as June Osborne in all five seasons of The Handmaid's Tale and makes an appearance in The Testaments.

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What they’re saying

“You'll see how things change over time. What happens to these girls in this journey, this coming-of-age story? I think you're going to find an entirely different experience than you did with 'The Handmaid's Tale.'”

— Ann Dowd, Actress

“I feel very grateful that I get to work with another ensemble, let alone a group of girls who are around my age. I felt so grateful to have been a part of that, because we poured so much love into each other — we poured so much love into the story.”

— Chase Infiniti, Actress

“She loves this project so much and poured so much into it. [Elisabeth Moss] extended her hand to the cast to let them know that if they needed anything, she was there for them.”

— Chase Infiniti, Actress

What’s next

New episodes of The Testaments will arrive every Wednesday on Hulu through May 27.

The takeaway

The Testaments provides a fresh perspective on the world of Gilead by centering the narrative on a younger generation, exploring how the totalitarian regime impacts the lives of those born and raised under its rule. The series also features the return of Aunt Lydia and a cameo from Elisabeth Moss, continuing the connection to the original Handmaid's Tale story.