Netflix Launches Texas-Based Drama The Hunting Wives July 2025

Netflix premiered The Hunting Wives on July 21, 2025, a steamy murder mystery drama based on May Cobb's bestselling novel and previously set to air on Starz before the rights were acquired by Netflix. The series follows Sophie O’Neil, played by Brittany Snow, as she moves to a small Texas town and becomes entangled with a clique of gun-toting, MAGA-supporting women led by Malin Akerman’s character, Margo Banks, culminating in a murder investigation that reveals dark secrets and scandal. Created and showrun by Rebecca Cutter, the show embraces a bold, hedonistic tone, focusing on reckless behavior, sex, and power dynamics without moralizing, making it a guilty pleasure for fans of thriller dramas with a female-centric cast. While the story leaves several cliffhangers and loose ends, suggesting potential for continuation, Netflix has not yet announced a second season, though Lionsgate, the producer, is seeking international buyers and envisions a multi-season run. Critics and viewers have praised the series as a fun, twisted binge-watch featuring strong performances and a provocative narrative, appealing to those who enjoy dramas full of suspense, family turmoil, and scandal. For now, the series is available exclusively to U.S. Netflix subscribers, limiting its immediate global reach.