'The Testaments' Episode 9 Recap: Who killed Dr. Grove? Things take a turn as Becka learns horrifying truth
'The Testaments' just released its penultimate episode, and it packed a punch. The installment titled 'Marat Sade' focused on Dr. Grove's death, essentially his murder. The biggest twist of the episode, possibly the entire season, was the identity of his murderer. For those unaware, Dr. Grove (Randal Edwards) worked as a dentist in Gilead and was a serial abuser. The dentist even exploited his own daughter, Becka, and her friends, including Agnes (Chase Infiniti). The episode kicked off with a visual of a body being wrapped and Pearl Girls cleaning pools of blood. The scene was accompanied by a voiceover from Daisy, recounting how her mother told her, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” But in Gilead, such values did not matter, as vengeance was preferred.
The episode then switched to Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) and Aunt Vidala as they discussed a Commander who failed to match again. As they talked about the situation at hand, the bell rang. This meant that someone in the facility had entered womanhood. The girl in question was revealed to be Daisy (Lucy Halliday). Aunt Lydia informed her that the announcement was essentially a Pearl Girl promise and that she would soon join the Plums. Past episodes revealed that Daisy hid this news for a while to avoid the marriage market, but she had now revealed it to expose Dr. Grove's deeds during the mandatory dental appointment.
The day after the announcement, Becka (Mattea Conforti) and Agnes were seen talking with each other at a loom. Becka told her close friend that Daisy might be a spy for Aunt Lydia, like other Pearl Girls. Agnes did not believe this assertion and instead claimed that Becka did not know Daisy enough to make such assumptions. Becka took offence and hit back by saying that Agnes had changed since she started hanging out with Daisy. She also pointed out how Agnes had stopped coming to her house. Aunt Estee then interrupted their conversation and asked the pair to "plum" Daisy up. As per customs, Daisy was dressed in new clothes and had been informed about her dental appointment. Agnes, knowing about the troubles that may await Daisy there, offered to go with her.
Daisy entered Dr. Grove's clinic alone. There were several moments where it seemed like he might attack her, but nothing of that sort happened this time. Daisy, refusing to let this opportunity go, took matters into her own hands. She started breathing heavily, tore her own clothes, and, after screaming hysterically, dashed into the waiting room. Thereafter, she accused Dr. Grove of assaulting her. Daisy was next seen sharing her testimony with Aunts Lydia, Estee, and Vidala. Her plan seemingly worked as Commander Judd informed Aunt Lydia that they would move forward with Dr. Grove's persecution after Becka's wedding.
Becka soon found out about the accusation, which also seemingly impacted her upcoming nuptials with Garth (Brad Alexander). The following day in school, she confronted Daisy about the accusation, which soon turned into a physical fight. Agnes separated them, and when questioned by Becka, confessed that she was one of Dr. Grove's victims. This revelation devastated Becka. She finally questioned her father about the accusations levied against him. Dr. Grove clarified that he never laid a hand on the "Pearl Girl," not saying anything about the others. Later, Becka entered the bathroom where he was bathing, and stabbed him multiple times in his chest. The vengeance was ultimately brought to Dr. Grove by his own daughter.
Becka, decked in a Martha coat, went to her best friend's house. She showed the blood stains on her clothes to Agnes, who immediately figured everything out. “He can’t hurt you anymore.” Becka said, “It’s divine justice,” she added. Agnes got Becka cleaned up and promised to escape with her. As they were about to slip out, Commander and Mrs. MacKenzie stopped them. Agnes confessed that she told her parents about Becka because the latter needed help. Garth arrived at the scene to take Becka to a doctor, assuring her that everything would be fine. As they stepped out, a group of Eyes arrived and took Becka away in a van. The finale, set to air on May 27 on Hulu, will feature Agnes and Daisy trying to rescue Becka from a perilous situation.
