**HEADLINE: "The Testaments" Season 2 Greenlit – But Your Hulu Bill Just Got Heavier**
**The 30-Second Wallet Alert:** Hulu has officially ordered Season 2 of *The Testaments*, the sequel to *The Handmaid’s Tale*. But before you celebrate, here’s the real story: your monthly streaming bill is about to take a hit. Hulu quietly raised its ad-free tier by $3 last quarter – and with this high-budget production filming in two countries, expect another price hike before the premiere. Industry insiders warn that "prestige TV" is now a subscription tax on your household budget.
**Why This Hurts:** That $18-a-month ad-free plan (which you probably split with a friend) is heading toward $25. Meanwhile, the ad-supported version now hits you with 9 minutes of commercials per episode – and you pay $8 a month just to see them. For a 10-episode season, you’re now spending more on one show than you did for a full year of Netflix in 2019.
**Consumer Hack:** Wait until the full season drops, then binge it in a free trial. Or – and hear me out – borrow a friend’s login. This isn’t just a TV show; it’s a $30-per-household cash grab disguised as content.