Overview

• The eight-part adaptation of May Cobb’s 2021 novel premiered on Netflix July 21 after production moved from Starz to Netflix following Lionsgate Television’s rights reacquisition.
• Showrunner Rebecca Cutter collaborated with Cobb to introduce significant departures from the source material, reworking character motivations and key story arcs.
• The series has attracted attention for its explicit content, notably a romantic plot involving Margo and an 18-year-old character that Malin Åkerman defended as intentionally aged to avoid underage depiction.
• Early viewer response has driven The Hunting Wives onto Netflix’s top streaming charts, with critics praising its soapy drama and high-stakes intrigue.
• A multi-layered cliffhanger finale and cast interviews expressing hope for a return have fueled speculation over a second season renewal.