While our reality may feel like its inching towards The Handmaid’s Tale, the series is coming to an end—but not without launching a sequel that we can only hope won’t feel like art imitating life for the next four years. Hulu just announced the premiere date for the sixth and final season of its flagship drama, along with a teaser that promises an intense sendoff. But fear not—Gilead’s world lives on with The Testaments, the sequel series based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel.
In The Testaments, Presumed Innocent star Chase Infiniti joins the world of Gilead as one of the three leads, alongside The Handmaid’s Tale veteran Ann Dowd, who reprises her Emmy-winning role as Aunt Lydia. Production is expected to begin in late March in Toronto, with the series edging closer to an official green light.
What’s The Testaments About?
Set more than 15 years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments tells the story of three women—Aunt Lydia, Agnes (Infiniti), and Daisy—whose lives intertwine as they uncover the dark truths of Gilead and join the growing resistance.
Bruce Miller, who created The Handmaid’s Tale, is back as showrunner for the sequel, with Warren Littlefield and MGM Television producing.
Rumors are swirling about Elisabeth Moss making a guest appearance in The Testaments. In the novel, it’s hinted that June is Agnes’ mother. While nothing is confirmed, it would be a welcome connection between the two series.
Chase Infiniti is already celebrating her casting, writing on Instagram: “Excited to join the cast of The Testaments on Hulu!” Infiniti made her breakthrough on Presumed Innocent and will appear next in Paul Thomas Anderson’s upcoming film.
The Final Chapter of The Handmaid’s Tale
Before diving into The Testaments, The Handmaid’s Tale still has one last chapter to close. Season six premieres on April 8, 2025, with a three-episode drop, followed by new episodes every Tuesday. This final season promises a chilling, high-stakes ride as June’s fight against Gilead reaches its climax.
Luke, Moira, Serena, and Nick each face their own battles, while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia must confront the horrors they helped create. The final chapter will highlight themes of hope, courage, and resilience in the fight for freedom.
Since its debut, The Handmaid’s Tale has become a cultural phenomenon, with its red cloak and white bonnet appearing at protests around the world. It’s also the first streaming series to win an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.
The Testaments will build on that legacy, bringing new stories of survival and resistance to life. As Bruce Miller once said, “The way Margaret [Atwood] did it is wonderful. You close one book and say, ‘I don’t have to open that. But let’s open the next one and see what’s inside.’”
The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres April 8, 2025, and runs through May 27, 2025. Get ready—this isn’t just the end of an era; it’s the beginning of a new chapter.