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Season 1 – Why Women Kill

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Aug 2019

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A darkly comedic drama detailing the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the 60s, a socialite in the 80s, and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages.

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Critics Consensus

Though Why Women Kill falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like it its darkly soapy and stylish delights.

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John Doyle

Globe and Mail

09/04/2020

It's all bonkers, at times brilliant, and recommended.

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Kylie Northover

The Age (Australia)

07/08/2020

Each situation is not straightforward, and the stories, while not exactly nuanced, do take some surprising and entertaining turns.

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Gwen Ihnat

AV Club

10/17/2019

B+

As the weeks went on, I found Why Women Kill even more suspenseful, moving, and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Aug 8

4/5

A series that has been very well orchestrated from its inception and that, in addition to presenting a solid story with good performances, focuses heavily on the details to become even better. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Alberto Carlos

Espinof

06/26/2020

3/5

It's superficial but effective. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Anna Murray

New Zealand Herald

12/12/2019

Why Women Kill serves as a bit of mindless entertainment.

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B Z

@RT33005976 May 11

Can’t get enough of these characters, each one is so fantastically portrayed, relatable, funny and complex. Brilliant writing, unexpected plots, eye-pleasing sets. Highly recommend

Nita S

@RT93702106 May 8

For fans of Once Upon a Time you will enjoy seasons one and two will enjoy the actresses who portrayed Snow White and The Queen. We need new seasons so we can have other actresses from the show. Witty show with beautiful clothes and sets! And of course a fun who done it plot.

Faith L.

@faith112 Feb 10

Season 1 was intriguing and interesting to watch the different eras of the house & people over the years. 3 different couples, 3 different times of the world which ties into the same house, adultery issues but also shows how the couples love each other, if that’s the word. Maybe the house has some kind of curse to it? But I wish it would go more into detail about the confrontation with the first couple they showed. Overall great season.

Nieves A

@RT18775632 Nov 5

Love it !!! Keeps me wanting for more

VITALII H

@freakynickison Oct 26

I have a confession. I knew about the existence of this series for a couple of years but I decided not to watch it because it appeared to be a "Desperate Housewives" rip-off. But someone recommended it and I finally gave it a watch and boy oh boy, that was amazing. Yes, it is very DH coded but I don't mind it! The plot evolves around 3 different stories of 3 women who lived in the same mansion but in different decades. A lot of subject matter is involved: relationships, open marriage, infidelity, motherhood, illnesses, friendships, addictions, crimes, homosexuality, careers and lots more. That's what | love about it. You have different perspectives on marriage, different situations and lotsof topics. Highly recommend! That's for season 1. Season 2 is next on my watch list!

Faith B

@RT46571680 Aug 29

I absolutely loved the first season! I loved the plot and each story being from a different timeline but revolving around the same house. The cast is great and I loved having the combination of mystery and comedy because there’s never a dull moment. I binged the whole season on just two days!

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Lucy Liu

Simone Grove

Ginnifer Goodwin

Beth Ann Stanton

Kirby

Taylor Harding

Jack Davenport

Karl Grove

Sam Jaeger

Rob Stanton

Episode 1

Aired Aug 15, 2019

Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity; socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret; high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli.

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Episode 2

Aired Aug 22, 2019

I'd Like to Kill Ya, but I Just Washed My Hair

Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage; Simone turns to Naomi's son Tommy for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on; Eli checks an item off of his sexual bucket list.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 29, 2019

I Killed Everyone He Did, but Backwards and in High Heels

Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April; Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala; Taylor and Eli run into Jade's former lovers, forcing Taylor to confront the true nature of her feelings.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 5, 2019

You Had Me at Homicide

Beth Ann takes a walk on the wild side with April, leading to an interesting evening at a dinner party with Rob's boss; Tommy wants to put a label on his relationship with Simone; Taylor, Jade and Eli get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 12, 2019

There's No Crying in Murder

Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted; Simone and Tommy get stuck in a precarious situation, leaving Simone to call on an unexpected source for help; Eli and Jade's relationship enters new territory.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 19, 2019

Practically Lethal in Every Way

Beth Ann and Rob throw a housewarming party; Simone and Karl have dinner with Amy's conservative future in-laws; Taylor begins to question the living arrangement and reveals a dark truth about Eli.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 26, 2019

I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.

Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair; Simone and Karl work to find common ground in their relationship; Eli, Taylor and Jade try to work out their issues by heading to a polyamory retreat.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 3, 2019

Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder -- It's Just a Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong

Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis; Simone and Tommy arrange their European rendezvous, but a revelation may foil their plans; Taylor reaches out to Jade in hopes of helping Eli battle addiction.

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Episode 9

Aired Oct 10, 2019

I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly

A surprising confrontation reveals a secret that shocks Beth Ann to her core; Naomi is reeling with anger and will do anything to protect her son; Taylor uncovers the dark truth about Jade's past.

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Episode 10

Aired Oct 17, 2019

Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time

After learning the shocking truth about her daughter's death, Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge that could alter the course of many lives; as Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested.

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