Handmaid's Tale Sequel The Testaments Debuts on Hulu, Disney+

Hulu and Disney+ launched the highly anticipated sequel series "The Testaments" on April 8, with the first three episodes available immediately, followed by weekly releases through May. Created by Bruce Miller, the 10-episode drama continues the dystopian narrative of Margaret Atwood's universe, shifting focus from the handmaids of the original "The Handmaid's Tale" to a new generation of young women raised within the oppressive regime of Gilead.

Set four to five years after the events of "The Handmaid's Tale," which concluded last year after six seasons, the series explores life in an elite preparatory school run by Aunt Lydia, portrayed by Ann Dowd in a reprise of her role. The institution grooms teenage girls for roles as wives to Gilead's commanders, emphasizing obedience, domestic skills, and religious devotion. Students are categorized by color-coded robes based on age and fertility status: Plums for pre-pubescent girls in purple, Greens for those eligible for marriage, and Pearl Girls for converts from outside borders.

At the center are Agnes MacKenzie, played by Chase Infiniti, a dutiful student from a high-ranking family, and Daisy, portrayed by Lucy Halliday, a...