The Testaments is a fast-paced thriller on Hulu and Disney+ that expands into the world of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Set four years after the original series, the series focuses on the resistance, following three women trying to destroy Gilead: Agnes, a girl raised in Gilead; Daisy, a teenager living safely in Canada; and Aunt Lydia, who secretly works against the government she helped create.

Their different perspectives make the story interesting because viewers get to see both the fear in Gilead and the freedom outside of it.

One of the strongest parts of the show is the acting. Ann Dowd’s performance as Aunt Lydia is especially powerful because she shows both cruelty and hidden guilt. The other actors also bring strong emotion and realism in their rules, creating a strong emotion among viewers.

However, the show’s dark themes can feel repetitive, since The Handmaid’s Tale is still fresh in many viewers’ minds.

Overall, The Testaments is an emotional series that combines suspense, strong characters, and political drama into a story of rebellion and hope.