Overview

• Netflix’s The Hunting Wives concluded its first season on July 21 with a finale that reworked character arcs, surprising viewers.
• Showrunner Rebecca Cutter reconfigured major plotlines, intensified thriller elements, distinguishing the series from May Cobb’s original psychological narrative.
• The adaptation earned a spot in Netflix’s US Top 10 and secured mid-70s ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling solid audience and critical approval.
• Lead actor Malin Åkerman praised the finale’s unexpected turn, calling it a ‘brilliant’ twist that highlights the series’ exploration of secrecy and control.
• Netflix has not yet greenlit a second season, though cast members and industry observers have expressed optimism about the series’ continuation.