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The Hunting Wives Debuts at No. 3 on Netflix, Ends Season With a Cliffhanger

Leveraging a one-year U.S. Netflix license, the adaptation reshapes May Cobb’s thriller into a suspenseful exploration of female power

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Overview

  • Netflix secured a one-year, U.S.-only license from Lionsgate before premiering The Hunting Wives on July 21.
  • The first season diverges from the novel by swapping key narrative beats and ends with a major whodunit twist.
  • It landed at No. 3 on Netflix’s U.S. Weekly Top 10 chart with 5.2 million views in its debut week.
  • International distribution remains under negotiation as Lionsgate pursues deals outside the U.S.
  • Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow and showrunner Rebecca Cutter have all voiced enthusiasm for a second season, though Netflix has not confirmed renewal.