Hulu renews The Testaments for second season ahead of May 27 finale

The streaming service Hulu has renewed its drama series The Testaments for a second season, confirming the continuation of the story set in the dystopian world of The Handmaid's Tale. The announcement was made on Wednesday, ahead of the show's first-season finale scheduled for May 27.

The series, which premiered on April 8 with three episodes, is a sequel to the Emmy-winning The Handmaid's Tale and is based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name. It follows two young women: Agnes, a devout teen raised within the oppressive regime of Gilead, and Daisy, a newcomer from outside its borders. Their lives intersect at an elite preparatory school for future wives, run by the formidable Aunt Lydia, where their growing bond sets in motion events that challenge the foundations of their world.

The renewal follows strong performance metrics for the show. According to the streamer, The Testaments has amassed over 45 million hours streamed globally across Hulu and Disney platforms. Viewership has grown consistently, with the eighth episode seeing a 76 percent increase in views on its first day compared to the series premiere. The show has also received positive...