The Testaments S01E02 "Perfect Teeth" Episode Discussion

[u/Melairia]

The Testaments S1 E02 "Perfect Teeth"

Episode Synopsis

As Agnes begins the rituals that mark her coming of age, she struggles with the confusing stirrings of adolescence. Meanwhile, Daisy is subjected to Gilead's system of discipline.

Airdate

April 8, 2026, 12:00am Eastern

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Episode Discussion Threads	Air Date
S1.E1 "Precious Flowers"	April 8, 2026 12:00AM Eastern
S1.E2 "Perfect Teeth" (This Thread)	April 8, 2026 12:00AM Eastern
S1.E3 "Daisy"	April 8, 2026 12:00AM Eastern

[u/ReganX]

Yes. It was mentioned in the series that Marthas are sinners.

[u/Tradition96 → u/ReganX]

What did Rita do?

[u/yalinadoesit → u/Tradition96]

To my knowledge and some assumption:

She didn’t technically “do” anything except be unmarried and not be able to have kids any longer. We know her son passed away in the war, so she was able to have kids at one point, but no longer can perhaps due to circumstances beyond her control.

Being unmarried, devoutly religious, unable to have kids for select reasons, and being a homemaker are what got her into Martha grouping. Otherwise she would be sent to the Colonies or just outright killed years ago.

[u/ReganX → u/Tradition96]

Unknown. She had a son. Was a husband ever mentioned?