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Season 1 – Why Women Kill

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68% Tomatometer 28 Reviews 95% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
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 Sep 4, 2020
It's all bonkers, at times brilliant, and recommended. Go to Full Review Kylie Northover The Age (Australia) Jul 8, 2020
Each situation is not straightforward, and the stories, while not exactly nuanced, do take some surprising and entertaining turns. Go to Full Review Gwen Ihnat AV Club Oct 17, 2019
B+
As the weeks went on, I found Why Women Kill even more suspenseful, moving, and thoroughly enjoyable. Go to Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Aug 8, 2025
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] Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof Jun 26, 2020
3/5
It's superficial but effective. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Anna Murray New Zealand Herald Dec 12, 2019
Why Women Kill serves as a bit of mindless entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nalaya C @Nalaya Aug 3, 2026 Brilliant! Don't watch season 2. Stick to the first one only, that way the aftertaste remains delicious. Season 1 is incredible. The details, colours, the humour, the weaving of the story-lines, the suspense, the actresses, the perspectives through the lens of the time they were from... Just watch it and enjoy. See more Bridget V @Lesnyxia Jul 14, 2026 I love show wish there was a fourth season. See more B Z @RT33005976 May 11, 2026 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 See more Nita S @RT93702106 May 8, 2026 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. See more Faith L. @faith112 Feb 10, 2026 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. See more Nieves A @RT18775632 Nov 5, 2025 Love it !!! Keeps me wanting for more See more Read all reviews
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Marc Cherry

Creator

Lucy Liu

Simone Grove

Ginnifer Goodwin

Beth Ann Stanton

Kirby

Taylor Harding

Jack Davenport

Karl Grove

Sam Jaeger

Rob Stanton

Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details

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Why Women Kill — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Marc Cherry
Executive Producer
Marc Cherry, Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hänel, Mindy Schultheis, Marc Webb
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Comedy, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 15, 2019
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