# The Testaments Season 1 Episode 1 Recap

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Published: 2026-04-08T08:26:18+00:00
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## Resource

It’s time to recap the premiere episode of The Testament s, the long-awaited spinoff of The Handmaid’s Tale , and we’re diving straight back into Gilead. Join Fiona Williams, Sana Qadar, Haidee Ireland and Natalie Hambly (you might know us from our award-winning podcast Eyes on Gilead: A Handmaid’s Tale Companion) as we break down Episode 1, “Precious Flowers.” In this episode: Inside Aunt Lydia’s premarital preparatory academy, Agnes is tasked with mentoring a new Pearl Girl, and a fragile alliance begins to form. We unpack the characters, themes, and what it all means for the future of The Testaments . Watch along with us, then join the conversation. @eyesonscreenpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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