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Season 1 – The Hunting Wives

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Sophie trades city life for East Texas and falls into a wealthy socialite's magnetic orbit - where a clique of housewives hides deadly secrets.
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The Hunting Wives — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman are diabolically fun to watch in The Hunting Wives, a risqué soap that turns bad behavior into highly bingeable fun.

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Lenny Ann Low The Age (Australia) Feb 24
5/5
[The series] could buckle under all of [the drama], but the show’s casting, writing, pace and twisty drama keep you hooked. Go to Full Review
Geordie Gray The Australian Jan 8
There are faint gestures towards red-state/blue-state ­satire but The Hunting Wives is far more interested in shocking, thrilling, and titillating you. It should be taken exactly as it presents itself: an indulgence. Go to Full Review
Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Dec 30
4/5
This is a late contender for comedy of the year, and a moreish thriller, all wrapped up in a seductively over-the-top bow. Go to Full Review
Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Jan 15
A sublimely ridiculous but entertaining adaptation featuring a dedicated performance by Akerman and arguably the worst wig since Game of Thrones. Dock a few points for sidelining the titular wives too often Go to Full Review
Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Jan 6
4/5
It’s an everyday story of deceit, murder, weird sex and all kinds of corruption, set deep in the heart of Texas where they have some very strict ideas about guns and religion, especially the entirely taboo topic of abortion. Go to Full Review
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Gononan B @biggononanotthelilone 1d It's a wolf f****** watch I love this f****** movie so much I just cannot wait for the other two season and left me with that cliffhanger but f*** I love the movie I love the cast it kept me on edge I love this movie please don't die See more Elvia S @Shaffa 2d 80s erotic thriller feel (basic instinct, fatal attraction). It is very fun though. It is trashy but so delicious. I think partly because we have not had this type of show for a long time. The cast is good too. See more Kathleen M. @kmmora Jun 24 Wow. I had no idea what was going to happen. Surprises galore. Had to keep watching. See more Avindu G @RT86379654 Apr 13 It's not who you think but then again it is. The story opens up with a violent shooting and from there the story gets unpacked orderly. THW is about a string of scandalous games of people manipulating the most basic instinctual vulnerabilities of each other and the deadly consequences. Remarkable amount of work by the cast dealing with sudden drastic shifts in reactions of characters. Excellent visuals and perfectly moody music. It's a thought-provoking tale of power, betrayal and desire that would keep many viewers mesmerized. See more Dan W. @dgwalsh Jan 24 meh. weak depth of story lines, and this is the most f’ed up town in america. See more Estela J @Tola_elle Jan 20 The only bad thing is having to wait for another season! Love this show xoxo See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Strange and Unfamiliar Places New to East Texas, Sophie O'Neil bonds with the alluring Margo Banks, who shows Sophie another side of life. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Knockin' Boots Jed considers a run for governor; Margo aims to protect their privacy as the Hunting Wives navigate behind closed doors; the dead blond woman in the woods is found. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Sunrise Tells the Story Margo has a surprise for Sophie and Callie's jealousy grows, as does Jill's concerns; a chilly discovery is made about the unidentified dead woman. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Cheat Day After a body is discovered in the woods, tensions ignite as Margo and Brad rush to align their stories; Sophie searches for her missing handgun. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Not Her First Rodeo Sophie desperately tries to manage her situation; Jill is determined to protect her son at all costs. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Deep in the Heart of Texas Determined to prove her innocence, Sophie searches for answers; Margo hits the campaign trail; Nina's fondness for Pete grows. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Shooting Star New information in Abby's murder investigation threatens to seal the fate of Sophie and the Hunting Wives; Starr discovers an unbearable truth. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Sophie's Choice With Nina's safe return, Pete's suicide and Abby's killer shot dead, Sophie and Margo rest easy knowing the murder is solved, or so they think. Details
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Season Info

Director
Melanie Mayron, Jennifer Getzinger, Julie Anne Robinson, Cheryl Dunye
Creator
Rebecca Perry Cutter
Executive Producer
May Cobb, Rebecca Perry Cutter, Erwin Stoff
Screenwriter
Kayla Westergard-Dobson, Brandon Zuck, Rebecca Perry Cutter, Breannah Gibson, Will Hettinger, Mike Weiss
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 21, 2025