The Hunting Wives

Adapted from May Cobb's bestselling novel and created by Rebecca Cutter, The Hunting Wives became one of the surprise hits of the summer, moving to Netflix after passing through Starz and Lionsgate. Brittany Snow plays Sophie, a wife and mother who relocates to Texas and is drawn into the glossy, reckless world of Margo Banks, played by Malin Åkerman in what critics called a true revelation, balancing campy villainy with genuine vulnerability. Dermot Mulroney and Chrissy Metz round out the cast.

The series earned a solid 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, even as some critics accused it of excessive vulgarity, an element that paradoxically fueled its viral social media success. The story blends crime thriller, satire of wealthy small-town America and a constant sexual charge between its leads, without ever tipping into the explicit: tension comes from stolen glances, alcohol-fueled parties spiraling out of control and whispered secrets rather than nudity. Its success was strong enough that Netflix renewed the show for a second season, arriving in late November 2026 with newcomers including John Stamos, cementing The Hunting Wives as one of the most talked-about guilty pleasures of the moment.