Overview

• The series launched exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. on July 21, with U.K. streaming rights still pending announcement.
• Developed by Rebecca Cutter, the eight-part adaptation was initially greenlit by Starz in 2023 before Lionsgate reclaimed the rights and brokered Netflix’s U.S. licensing deal earlier this summer.
• Brittany Snow leads as Sophie O’Neil, whose arrival in a conservative Texas clique under Malin Åkerman’s Margo Banks entangles her in erotic obsession and a murder investigation.
• Critics praise its blend of political culture clash and unabashed eroticism, noting its soap-like, binge-worthy pacing.
• Its open-ended finale and studio commentary suggest a broader multi-season plan, but Netflix has yet to officially order a second season.