Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives' Is 'Ransom Canyon' Meets 'Desperate Housewives'

What is 'The Hunting Wives' about?

The TV series, based on the best-selling book by Mary Cobb, follows Sophie (Brittany Snow) as she uproots her life from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to East Texas. Of course, this isn’t her decision- as a certified brainiac who lives right next to the Harvard campus, the last thing Sophie wants is to spend her time with a bunch of gun-shooting, rodeo-riding, bible-belting red necks. Yeah, thanks, but no thanks!

But alas, her husband’s career has left Sophie no choice but to make the big move to the South. Unsurprisingly, this is a huge culture shock for her, and she evidently needs a lot of Xanax in order to survive her new surroundings. Here in this new environment, Sophie exchanges leatherbound books for rifles. She exchanges intellectual soirees for cowboy rodeo dance parties. And she must leave behind her old friends to immerse herself in a southern society that makes her feel like the ultimate fish out of water.

Fortunately, Sophie is able to get by with the help of her new friend, a Texan socialite named Margo. At times, though, the lines begin to (seriously) blur as to whether these two opposing women are really “just friends” after all. (i.e, they’re both down bad for each other, and it’s kind of fascinating to watch unfold.)

What I love about this wacky, chaotic Netflix drama (originally a Starz series) is the fact that all these characters are so morally corrupt. Just when you think you’re gonna get a sliver of the usual “role model” characteristics we tend to assign to female characters, we’re left as viewers without a reprieve from this endless hedonism. These cutthroat southern women are willing to do whatever it takes to relieve the everlasting boredom from their seemingly small-town lives. Even if that means causing bloodshed in the process. No, we’d never want to be anywhere near these women in our real lives, let alone be friends with them. But do these characters make for interesting TV? You bet!

With that being said, the lack of a moral compass on this soapy hit has led to the series being rather divisive amongst viewers. While some audiences appreciate how far the writers of The Hunting Wives are willing to go, others can’t get past just how depraved these characters truly are.

Who's starring in 'The Hunting Wives' cast?

The Hunting Wives has a ton of talented, familiar faces! The cast includes:

• Brittany Snow (The Night Agent, Pitch Perfect)
• Malin Akerman (Watchmen, 27 Dresses)
• Jaime Ray Newman (Little Fires Everywhere, Made of Honor)
• Evan Jonigkeit (Sweetbitter)
• George Ferrier (One Of Us Is Lying)
• Katie Lowes (Inventing Anna, Scandal)
• Chrissy Metz (This Is Us)
• Dermot Mulroney (Anyone But You, Scream VI)

Is there a trailer for 'The Hunting Wives'?

Yes, there is a trailer! It shows Brittany Snow's Sophie O'Neill reluctantly relocating her life to East Texas. Upon arrival, she's introduced to a group of women who seem to want all the fun...and potentially none of the consequences. As she gets to know the group, it's clear there's so much that's unclear about these wives — and maybe she doesn't want to uncover the deadly truth.

How many episodes of 'The Hunting Wives' are there?

There are 8 episodes of The Hunting Wives. They include:

1. "Strange and Unfamiliar Places"
2. "Knockin' Boots"
3. "Sunrise Tells the Story"
4. "Cheat Day"
5. "Not Her First Rodeo"
6. "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
7. "Shooting Star"
8. "Sophie's Choice"

Where was 'The Hunting Wives' filmed?

Surprisingly, The Hunting Wives wasn't actually filmed in Texas. The show really filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Where can I watch 'The Hunting Wives'?

You can stream all 8 thrilling episodes of The Hunting Wives on Netflix!