Is The Testaments based on a book?

Common questions

Is The Testaments based on a book?

Yes. The Testaments is based on the book The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (2019).

Who wrote the book The Testaments is based on?

The Testaments was written by Margaret Atwood and first published in 2019.

Is The Testaments part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in The Handmaid's Tale series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Testaments before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.