Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 11
'The Testaments' Arrives on Hulu with Notable Plot Changes and Returning Stars
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 11

'The Testaments' Arrives on Hulu with Notable Plot Changes and Returning Stars

50 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 11
  • Hulu has launched 'The Testaments', a sequel series to 'The Handmaid’s Tale', adapting Margaret Atwood’s novel set years after Gilead’s rise.
  • The show introduces significant changes, including Daisy’s character not being June’s biological daughter, diverging from the book’s plot for dramatic reasons.
  • Elisabeth Moss reprises her role as June Osborne, with the series exploring new generational struggles and Aunt Lydia’s complex role in Gilead’s regime.
Can a 'gentler' Handmaid's Tale sequel succeed with a new generation?
Why did 'The Testaments' erase a key character from Margaret Atwood's novel?
Can new heroines escape the massive shadow of June Osborne's legacy?
How will June Osborne's surprise cameo alter the sequel's book plot?
Is 'The Testaments' a worthy successor or a victim of franchise fatigue?