‘The Hunting Wives’ is a suspenseful mystery thriller released on July 21, 2025, on Netflix. Directed by Rebecca Cutter and based on the 2021 novel of the same name by May Cobb, the series follows the life of Sophie O’Neil, a young married woman fed up with her boring life, who befriends the elite socialite Margo Banks and her group of housewives. As someone in the neighbourhood dies, Sophie finds herself embroiled in affairs, dark secrets, and even a murder investigation. The show also stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Katie Lowes, Chrissy Metz, and Dermot Mulroney in key roles.
Similar Shows Like ‘The Hunting Wives’
If you loved ‘The Hunting Wives, here are similar shows you must watch:
Why Women Kill (2019-2021, JioHotstar, IMDb Rating: 8.3/10)
Created by Marc Cherry, 'Why Women Kill' is an anthology series that follows three women living in the same house during different eras. In the 1960s, housewife Beth Ann Stanton discovers her husband’s affair. From the 1970s to 2017, socialite Simone Grove learns her husband is attracted to her best friend’s teenage son. Between 2017 and 2019, attorney Taylor Harding navigates an open marriage that turns complicated when both spouses fall for the same woman. Much like The Hunting Wives, the series explores infidelity and betrayal, ultimately leading to deadly consequences.
Dead to Me (2019-2020, Netflix, IMDb Rating: 7.9/10)
Directed by Liz Feldman, 'Dead to Me' follows Jen Harding (Christina Applegate), a realtor coping with her husband’s death in a hit-and-run. Seeking support, she joins a grief group and meets Judy Hale (Linda Cardellini), an upbeat woman who claims her fiancé died of a heart attack. Though initially distant, Jen grows close to Judy—until shocking revelations change everything. This evolving dynamic mirrors Rebecca’s shifting view of Margo and her circle in 'The Hunting Wives'.
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Big Little Lies (2017-2019, JioHotstar, IMDb Rating: 8.4/10)
Adapted from Liane Moriarty’s novel, 'Big Little Lies' follows five women in the wealthy town of Monterey whose seemingly perfect lives unravel when they become involved in a murder investigation. As secrets about marriage, sex, parenting, and friendship surface, their polished exteriors begin to crack—much like the complex, morally grey women in The Hunting Wives.
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Tell Me Your Secrets (2021, Amazon Prime Video, IMDb Rating: 7.3/10)
'Tell Me Your Secrets' follows three troubled individuals whose dark pasts slowly come to light. Emma Hall (Lily Rabe) is the ex-girlfriend of a serial abuser who took the fall for his crimes, Mary Barlow (Amy Brenneman) is a mother searching for her missing daughter, and John Tyler (Hamish Linklater) is a convicted abuser seeking redemption. As their paths collide, the lines between victim and villain blur—echoing the hidden truths and shifting identities seen in The Hunting Wives.
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