‘The Testaments’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
Hulu has announced the renewal of 'The Testaments' for a second season. The series, a follow-up to 'The Handmaid's Tale,' debuted in April and is set to conclude its first season on May 27. The show features a cast that includes Ann Dowd and a surprise appearance by Elisabeth Moss.
- ▪'The Testaments' has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu.
- ▪The series serves as a follow-up to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and originally debuted in April.
- ▪The Season 1 finale is scheduled to drop on May 27.
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Home TV News May 20, 2026 9:31am PT ‘The Testaments’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Bridgerton’ Star Claudia Jessie Signs With Range (EXCLUSIVE) 34 minutes ago Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Averages 12.4 Million Viewers on Netflix 19 hours ago ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Casts Francesca Scorsese 20 hours ago See All Disney “The Testaments” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The series, which serves as followup to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” originally debuted in April. The renewal news comes just ahead of the Season 1 finale, which is scheduled to drop on May 27.
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