Overview

• The eight-episode series premiered July 21 and ranked No. 3 on Netflix’s Top English TV chart in its opening week
• It holds a mid-70s critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has attracted praise for its fast pace and unapologetic portrayal of female antiheroes
• Showrunner Rebecca Cutter worked closely with author May Cobb to amplify conservative dynamics and explicit, soapy twists in the adaptation
• Lead actors Brittany Snow, Malin Åkerman and the ensemble have publicly defended the show’s creative departures from the novel
• Despite strong viewership and cast enthusiasm, Netflix has not yet confirmed a second season, fueling fan and creator anticipation