'The Testaments' Season 1 Finale Explained & What to Wait for in Season 2

On May 27, the tenth and final episode of the first season of The Testaments, the long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, premiered. By the finale, the story had finally picked up speed – the action increased, and the intensity intensified.

Hulu has already renewed the series for a second season. Here's our breakdown of the first season finale and what to expect next.

How Did Aunt Lydia Manage to Save Becka?

In the final episode, Becka, Agnes' friend, stabbed her adoptive father, Grove, a dentist who had sexually abused students at an elite school for future wives for years, to death in a state of shock.

Commander Judd informed Aunt Lydia that Becka would not be executed but could be made a servant – a fate that would be a nightmare for a girl with her reputation.

Agnes persuaded Aunt Lydia to sacrifice herself for the sake of her charges. She and Aunt Vidala suggested that Becka's adoptive mother take the blame.

Tormented by guilt for not dealing with her husband personally, the mother agreed. She was executed, and Becka was married to Garth, the Guardian whom Agnes loved. Thus, Aunt Lydia saved the girl and neutralized a dangerous criminal.

Why Did Weston Break Off His Engagement to Agnes & What Awaits Her Now?

Agnes, who was engaged to Commander Weston – the head of the Eyes – asked him to help her break Becka out of prison. In order to save her friend, Agnes was forced to confess to her fiancé that Dr. Grove had sexually assaulted her as well.

However, Weston couldn't bear to tie his reputation to a girl implicated in such a sordid scandal, so he broke off the engagement. Aunt Lydia promised to help Agnes in this difficult situation. In the book, with Aunt Lydia's help, Agnes avoided marriage and became an Aunt herself.

A similar fate likely awaits her in the second season: one of the commanders is unlikely to want to get involved with a "spoiled" girl, and the Aunts will convince the authorities to train a new generation of mentors.

Why Did Daisy Tell Agnes That She Was June's Daughter?

Daisy was actually a spy for the underground organization Mayday. Initially, she believed all Gileadians were crazy and dreamed of returning to Canada. Over time, however, she befriended the students at Aunt Lydia's school and was inspired by their struggle.

Her biological and adoptive parents died because of Gilead, so she thirsted for revenge. June allowed her to stay and continue her espionage after learning that Daisy had met Hannah/Agnes. When she returned to school, Daisy revealed the truth about Agnes' origins.

By this point, Daisy had realized that Agnes was not a fanatical zombie: the girl disliked the Republic's structure and was ready to fight the regime, just like her mother.

What Will 'The Testaments' Season 2 Be About?

Agnes is almost certainly going to become an Aunt, and she may be joined in the training program by Shunammite Hayes. Shunammite is the only one of Agnes' friends who isn't "ready" for marriage yet.

Daisy has proven herself to be fertile and is at risk of being married off, however, due to the scandal involving Dr. Grove, there will likely be few takers. In the book, the Gilead authorities wanted to exploit Daisy (also known as Nicole, June's youngest daughter) for political purposes – a development that will likely be replicated in the show.

Lastly, Aunt Lydia secretly records the crimes of high-ranking Gileadites, and these documents will play a decisive role in the Republic's fate.