The Testaments has just one episode left to go after this week’s tense “Marat Sade,” in which one of Gilead’s most insidious figures was given an exceptionally gruesome send-off. The episode put Becka, a character distinguished by her surprisingly contrarian point of view, in the spotlight, and Testaments star Mattea Conforti spoke about what it was like filming those pivotal scenes. The front half of “Marat Sade” follows Daisy (Lucy Halliday), who has vengeance on her mind, deciding it’s high time to let everyone know she’s finally gotten her period. Last week, Agnes (Chase Infiniti) told her that Dr. Grove (Randal Edwards)—the dentist tasked with prettying up the smiles of Gilead’s budding young ladies—had molested her as well as Hulda (Isolde Ardies) and no doubt countless others. Now that Daisy’s eligible for marriage, she has reason to see Dr. Grove and put her plan into motion. Surprisingly, he doesn’t get handsy with her, but she pretends that he has, making a big scene that forces Gilead’s authorities to face a problem they already knew was in their midst.
Complicating matters for the girls, Dr. Grove is the father of Becka (Mattea Conforti). Agnes sees Becka as her best friend; Becka’s feelings for Agnes run even deeper. Though she doubts Daisy’s accusations—she’s suspicious of Daisy, not the least because Daisy and Agnes have become close friends—Becka flips completely when Agnes confesses what Dr. Grove did to her.
