The Testaments
Seen it?2026 | 2 seasons | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved The Handmaid's Tale or Silo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known. As a new generation of young women grapple with the bleak future that awaits them, they will be forced to search for allies, new and old, to help in their fight for freedom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Bruce Miller
- Ann DowdAunt Lydia Clements
- Chase InfinitiAgnes MacKenzie
- Lucy HallidayDaisy
- Rowan BlanchardShunammite Hayes
- Mattea ConfortiBecka Grove
- Mabel LiAunt Vidala
- Amy SeimetzPaula MacKenzie
- Brad AlexanderGarth Chapin
- Zarrin Darnell-MartinAunt Gabbana
- Eva FooteAunt Estee