Fans of The Testaments have been left speculating about the identity of Garth's father after a subtle clue in episode 5 of the Disney+ series. The Handmaid's Tale sequel follows Agnes, the biological daughter of June Osborne, as she navigates life in Gilead.
In the latest episode, Agnes learns that her crush Garth is set to become a commander, offering her a potential chance at marrying for love. The episode's closing moments feature Commander MacKenzie congratulating Garth, saying: 'We need men like yourself, and like your father. Willing to rise to the occasion.'
Actor Brad Alexander, who plays Garth, has teased details about his character's lineage. He revealed to Variety that Garth's father was a 'well-renowned Commander and a fighter of Gilead, up until the Boston moment' — referring to the events at the end of The Handmaid's Tale. Alexander added that Garth is 'angry at the system that raised him', which may explain his involvement with the Mayday resistance.
The exact identity of Garth's father remains unclear, but the clue suggests he was a significant figure in Gilead's early days. Episode six will delve further into Agnes' hopes of marrying Garth, as the Aunts finalise matches using ancestry records.
The Testaments continues on Disney+ every Wednesday.
