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Return to the totalitarian republic of Gilead for a 10-part coming-of-age story adapted from Margaret Atwood's book sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. Fifteen years have passed and headmistress Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) continues to mould the daughters of Gilead's senior leadership into obedient future wives at her school. Teenager Agnes MacKenzie (Chase Infiniti) is poised for a glittering future in a society that she doesn't fully understand until new girl Daisy (Lucy Halliday) arrives and turns the perceived order upside down. In the face of brutality, Agnes and Daisy forge an unbreakable bond that opens their eyes to the possibility of a different, brighter future than the one Gilead imposes upon them.
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Jack Seale
The TV version of The Handmaid’s Tale took Margaret Atwood’s novel and expanded it, so it will be fascinating to see if this dramatisation of Atwood’s follow-up book can do the same: happily Handmaid’s showrunner Bruce Miller is in charge, as we return some years later to Gilead, the dystopian version of America where women are subjugated by religious fanatics.
At a school for the daughters of Gilead’s top brass, the arrival of Daisy, a girl from free, democratic Canada, changes the dynamic and alters the perspective of queen bee Agnes. As the girls approach an age where young women are ready to reject everything adults have taught them, could these hallowed corridors contain the seeds of revolution?
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rolenameAgnes MacKenzieChase InfinitiDaisyLucy HallidayAunt LydiaAnn DowdCommander MacKenzieNate CorddryAunt GabbanaZarrin Darnell-MartinConstanceHattie KragtenZillaBlessing Adedijo
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News & features about The Testaments
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The Testaments season 2: Release date speculation and latest news
The Testaments is officially returning for more!
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The Testaments showrunner reveals the "lessons" learned from The Handmaid's Tale
"If, unfortunately, it's 'torture porn', so is our world."
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Why is The Testaments holding back a game-changing The Handmaid's Tale secret?
The first three episodes are now streaming, leaving us with more questions than answers.
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The Testaments cast: Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale sequel?
Your essential guide to the cast of Handmaid Tale sequel, The Testaments.
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The Testaments release schedule: When is episode 10 out on Disney+?
The Handmaid’s Tale sequel series is here.
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The Testaments introduces a dark spin on Bridgerton in disturbing episode 5
The latest episode grotesquely contorts the glamorous imagery of Netflix's romantic drama.
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The Testaments finally spotlights Aunt Lydia as it airs a big, game-changing episode
"Was I a phoenix rising from the ashes? Or a cockroach? I don’t know, but I was alive."
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The Testaments review: The Handmaid’s Tale sequel is a dark coming-of-age tale ★★★★☆
New and familiar stars impress in this worthy adaptation of Margaret Atwood's disturbing novel.
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The Testaments soundtrack: Every song featured in The Handmaid's Tale sequel series
This dystopian Handmaid's Tale story comes with a angst-ridden, female-driven soundtrack.
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The Testaments: Release date, cast, plot and latest news
Everything you need to know.
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The Testaments drama makes major changes to the book – 7 key differences explained
Some changes were necessary for the show to fit into the world of The Handmaid's Tale.
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The Testaments finale airs heartbreaking scenes – and The Handmaid’s Tale legend makes surprise appearance
Did you spot her?
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The Testaments exec producer reveals they can't always give fans what they want
"But they're tuned in, they're focused and they're passionate, and that's all we can ask for."
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The Testaments finally begins to reveal the true horrors of Gilead – but in a very different way to The Handmaid's Tale
The latest episode, titled Green Tea, ends with a deeply disturbing realisation.
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The Testaments season 2 cast changes revealed with newcomer set for key role - as another star gets promoted
Could this signal some major drama to unfold in The Testaments season 2?
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The Testaments gets future confirmed as The Handmaid's Tale spin-off concludes dramatic run
Gilead’s next chapter is only just getting started.
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The Testaments season 2 casts Daredevil: Born Again favourite following Marvel show's confirmed ending next year
Deborah Ann Woll swaps Hell's Kitchen for Gilead.
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The Testaments season 1 ending explained: Nothing's more powerful than a teenage girl
The forces aligned to help Becka – but what else happened in the finale of The Testaments?
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The Testaments episode 7 airs shock return scenes for another Handmaid's Tale character
And she has some very important advice for Daisy...
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The Testaments episode 9 makes a huge change from the book that will have deadly consequences
"He can't hurt you anymore."
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The Testaments episode 8 debunks two major fan theories in game-changing instalment
We've finally got the information we've been waiting for...
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The Testaments boss on "careful" decision to bring back [spoiler]
"We were very, very mindful to not go there too often, but take advantage of that presence, what she means to this world."
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The Testaments boss confirms how many seasons he's planning of The Handmaid's Tale spin-off
The dystopian tale has been capturing the imagination of viewers since its launch
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The Testaments showrunner Bruce Miller teases more surprise appearances from The Handmaid's Tale cast in future seasons
"They exist in this world, and they're still driving towards the same kind of justice they were driving to before."
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