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Netflix Debuts 'The Hunting Wives' in U.S. with 75% Rotten Tomatoes Score

After its U.S. debut, the series still lacks a confirmed release plan for the U.K.

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Overview

  • The eight-episode thriller premiered exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. on July 21 following a June deal that transferred rights from Starz to Netflix.
  • Adapted by showrunner Rebecca Cutter from May Cobb’s novel, the story follows Sophie O’Neil’s induction into an elite East Texas circle and a linked murder mystery.
  • Early reviews on Rotten Tomatoes show a 75% critics’ score based on eight reviews, with praise for its soapy twists and strong ensemble performances.
  • The cast includes Brittany Snow as Sophie, Malin Åkerman as Margo, Dermot Mulroney as Jed Banks and supporting roles from Chrissy Metz and Katie Lowes.
  • While U.S. viewers stream the full season, U.K. audiences remain without a confirmed distributor or release date.