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Everything You Need to Know About The Hunting Wives
The thriller series stars Malin Åkerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Chrissy Metz.
By Ingrid Ostby
Nov. 26, 2025
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Based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives follows a woman as she and her family move from Boston to Texas. There, she grows close to a socialite — maybe too close — and becomes consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder. The Hunting Wives is executive produced by the series’ writer and showrunner Rebecca Perry Cutter (Hightown), Erwin Stoff (The Serpent Queen), and Cobb.
Where can I watch The Hunting Wives?
Stream all eight episodes on Netflix now.
Who’s in the cast of The Hunting Wives?
- Malin Åkerman (Dollface) as Margo
- Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect) as Sophie
- Dermot Mulroney (Chicago Fire) as Jed
- Chrissy Metz (This Is Us) as Starr
- Jaime Ray Newman (Dopesick) as Callie
- Katie Lowes (Scandal) as Jill
- Evan Jonigkeit (Sweetbitter) as Graham
Is The Hunting Wives based on a book?
Yes, it’s based on the 2021 novel of the same name by May Cobb.
Is The Hunting Wives based on a true story?
No, it’s fictional.
Where does The Hunting Wives take place?
The series takes place in Texas.
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