The penultimate chapter of The Testaments Season 1 is almost here. Episode 9, titled “Marat Sade,” arrives on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This is the second last episode before the season finale. The show is a spin-off of The Handmaid’s Tale and continues the story of Gilead.
ANN DOWD returns as Aunt Lydia. CHASE INFINITI plays Agnes, and LUCY HALLIDAY plays Daisy. The cast also includes ROWAN BLANCHARD as Shunammite and MATTEA CONFORTI as Becka.
What Time Does Episode 9 Release on Streaming Platforms
The release time depends on where you live. The episode drops at midnight Eastern Time in the United States.
Here is the release schedule for The Testaments Episode 9:
- United States (East Coast): Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00 a.m. ET
- United States (West Coast): Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00 p.m. PT
- United Kingdom: Wednesday, May 20 at 5:00 a.m. GMT
- Europe (Central Time): Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 a.m. CET
- India: Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. IST
- Australia: Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. AEST
- Japan: Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. JST
The episode runs for about 39 minutes and includes subtitles in multiple languages.
Where to Watch The Testaments Episode 9
Where you watch depends on your location.
- United States: Streaming on Hulu. A subscription starts at $11.99 per month, or viewers can get the Hulu and Disney+ bundle for $12.99 per month.
- International (UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, etc.): Streaming on Disney+ under the Star brand.
- India: Available on JioHotstar.
What to Expect in Episode 9 “Marat Sade”
The title “Marat Sade” points to chaos and psychological pressure. Episode 8 ended with a major confession. Hulda accused Doctor Grove of abuse. Agnes confirmed the truth to Aunt Lydia but still kept quiet about what happened to her personally.
Daisy is in a dangerous spot. She hid her period so she would not be forced into marriage or sent to the Colonies. Now that she knows about Grove, she may try to fight back. But any action puts her friends at risk.
“You don’t turn on your friends, ever. Not here.”
— Shunammite to Daisy, Episode 8
Agnes is engaged to Commander Weston, a powerful man with a violent past. The wedding plans are moving fast. Becka is engaged to Garth, but her excitement may fade as the reality of married life in Gilead sets in.
Garth is also struggling. He knows more about the outside world than most young men in Gilead. His talk with Daisy outside the engagement party showed cracks in his loyalty to the system. He may have to choose between protecting her or following Mayday’s plans.
Aunt Lydia now has proof of Grove’s crimes. But she cannot act openly. Exposing a respected Commander would cause a scandal. Instead, she may handle things behind the scenes. This quiet power move could shape the rest of the season.
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Why Episode 9 Matters Before the Finale
The first season has 10 episodes in total. Episode 10 arrives on May 27, 2026. That means everything is building toward a major ending. The show started with three episodes on April 8, 2026, then moved to weekly releases.
The Testaments is set four years after the ending of The Handmaid’s Tale. It follows young women at Aunt Lydia’s school. They are being trained to be wives, but some of them want to tear the system down from the inside.
Fans online have pointed out that several trailer scenes have not aired yet. These include girls being restrained, breakdowns inside the school, and night fights with guards. Many believe Episode 9 will be one of the darkest chapters so far.
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