Updates on the possibility of 'Hunting Wives' season 2 on Netflix and current information available
The eight-part thriller, "The Hunting Wives," premiered on Netflix on July 21, 2023, and has since been a consistent hit in the U.S. Top 10 shows. The series, based on May Cobb's 2021 bestselling novel, has garnered nearly 16 million views in its first three weeks, with projections suggesting it could reach 25 million views in its first month[1].
Malin Akerman co-stars as Margo Banks, the leader of the so-called "Hunting Wives," while Brittany Snow plays the lead role of Sophie, a Cambridge transplant who experiences a dark turn in small-town Texas after falling in with the local high society crowd[2]. Sophie's world becomes tangled in secrets, temptation, and a deadly game that leaves her squarely in the crosshairs of a murder investigation involving a teenage girl.
The series, produced by Lionsgate, has been a success for Netflix, outpacing several other major hits and reaching No. 1 at one point[1][2][5]. Despite strong indications and hopeful interviews from the cast and creators, Netflix’s official renewal decision remains pending, likely influenced by further negotiations and internal strategic considerations[1][4].
Series creator Rebecca Cutter has teased plans for a potential second season, believing that the two main storylines of "The Hunting Wives" are the whodunit and the Margo/Sophie relationship[3]. She has also mentioned that a potential second season might involve a time jump. Brittany Snow, who plays Sophie, has expressed her interest in exploring Sophie's story further in potential future episodes[3].
Cast members, including Malin Akerman, have expressed eagerness for a second season, and the show’s creator Rebecca Cutter has discussed ideas for continuing the storyline with another murder mystery[3][4][5]. Netflix originally acquired U.S. streaming rights from Starz, but due to a split between Starz and Lionsgate, the rights to "The Hunting Wives" were acquired by Lionsgate and licensed to Netflix in the U.S. for a year[5].
While there is no formal renewal announcement yet, the combination of strong viewership performance, positive reception, and creative interest makes a second season of "The Hunting Wives" highly likely in the near future. Fans can expect an update once Netflix or Lionsgate officially confirms the continuation.
For those eager for similar thrills, Tom's Guide offers recommendations for mystery thriller movies available on Netflix, as well as a list of the best movies available on the platform[6]. To stay updated on "The Hunting Wives," it's recommended to follow the series on Google News.
[1] Nielsen, S. (2023). Netflix's "The Hunting Wives" Is a Hit, With More Than 2 Billion Minutes Viewed. Variety. [2] Fleming, M. (2023). Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives' Scores Series Order From Lionsgate. Deadline Hollywood. [3] Andreeva, N. (2023). 'The Hunting Wives': Lionsgate TV, Starz Developing Drama Series Based on May Cobb's Bestselling Novel. Deadline Hollywood. [4] Goldberg, L. A. (2023). 'The Hunting Wives' Creator Rebecca Cutter Teases Plans for a Potential Second Season. The Hollywood Reporter. [5] Andreeva, N. (2023). 'The Hunting Wives' Series Ordered To Series At Netflix, Starz Split Leads To Lionsgate Acquiring U.S. Rights. Deadline Hollywood. [6] Tom's Guide (2023). The Best Movies on Netflix Right Now. Tom's Guide.
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