The Testaments

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, The Testaments is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu right now. Across 2 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 174 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Ann Dowd leads a cast that never overplays its hand. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Testaments earns its spot. The writing in The Testaments treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. Growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known. As a new generation of young women grapple with the bleak future that awaits them, they will be forced to search for allies, new and old, to help in their fight for freedom. Ann Dowd and Chase Infiniti lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons from 2026, building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The performances in The Testaments do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, The Testaments delivers. The tonal similarities to The Man in the High Castle are real, though The Testaments carves out its own identity quickly. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Ann Dowd carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

The Testaments is currently airing new episodes, created by Bruce Miller — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.