Fans of Hulu's dystopian drama The Testaments can breathe a sigh of relief—the wait for Season 2 may not be as long as feared. Just hours after the explosive Season 1 finale aired, executive producer Warren Littlefield has dropped a major update: the scripts for the next chapter are already written, and cameras are expected to roll by late summer or early fall.
The series, a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel, wrapped its first season with a gripping cliffhanger. In the finale titled "Secateurs," Agnes (Chase Infiniti) discovers that June (Elisabeth Moss) is her biological mother, thanks to a revelation from Daisy (Lucy Halliday), who is actually Hannah. Meanwhile, June infiltrates Gilead to rescue Daisy but changes course after learning that Daisy knows her daughter. The season ends on a note of impending chaos, setting up a thrilling Season 2.
Littlefield, who serves as an executive producer on the show, shared the news in a recent interview. He confirmed that not only is Season 2 fully written, but the creative team is also planning for two additional seasons, aligning with showrunner Bruce Miller's earlier comments that the series could span three or four seasons total. This suggests a well-mapped arc for the story of Agnes and Daisy as they navigate the oppressive world of Gilead and the resistance beyond.
Despite the show's strong performance—reportedly earning around 45 million hours watched—its future beyond Season 2 still hinges on the green light from Disney, Hulu, MGM, and Amazon. However, with the scripts already in hand and production on the horizon, the odds look promising for fans eager to see what happens next.
What's Next for Agnes and Daisy?
In interviews with Collider, Infiniti and Halliday teased the direction of their characters in Season 2. Halliday expressed excitement about Daisy's journey, particularly her decision to stay in Gilead out of love for the girls she's mentoring. Infiniti, meanwhile, is eager to see Agnes take charge and uncover her true identity, even as she grapples with the lies she's been told her entire life. Their newfound strength, both individually and together, will be a central focus of the upcoming season.
For those who love a well-crafted story from start to finish, The Testaments is shaping up to be one of those superhero TV shows that nail it from episode one to the finale—though in this case, the heroism is more about survival and rebellion than capes and powers.
As production gears up, fans can also look forward to more updates on the series. In the meantime, The Testaments is streaming exclusively on Hulu. Stay tuned for further announcements on Season 2's premiere date and casting.
