It’s clear “The Hunting Wives” has hit a nerve with fans of dark, twisty female-led dramas. Ever since the first season’s wild cliffhanger landed on Netflix July 21, viewership has soared—topping 5.2 million streams in the first week—and the question echoing everywhere is: Will there be a Season 2?
The Uncertain Path to Season 2
Right now, there’s no official confirmation of The Hunting Wives Season 2—not from Netflix, not from Lionsgate, and not from Starz, the show’s original home. That said, things aren’t as hopeless as some cancellations. Netflix picked up The Hunting Wives as a U.S. exclusive under a major licensing deal from Lionsgate after Starz bowed out, and decided to market it as “Season 1,” not a limited series. If you’re thinking labels don’t matter, they kind of do in the streaming wars—they suggest Netflix is leaving the door open.
It’s a complicated business side that leaves the decision with Lionsgate, since Netflix doesn’t own production rights. If the streaming numbers stay strong, Netflix could extend or renegotiate the deal for a second season, making a joint production or exclusive release likely. For now, studio and streamer are locked in licensing talks and tallying first-month numbers.
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What the Cast and Creators Have Said
If you follow Malin Akerman (Margo) or Brittany Snow (Sophie), you know both have been openly campaigning for renewal. Akerman recently said it’d be “a dream come true” to return—likening the set to a summer camp she doesn’t want to leave behind. Snow’s energy is just as strong, hinting in interviews that the writers left key questions open so Season 2 could dig even deeper into Sophie and Margo’s secrets.
Show creator Rebecca Cutter has also teased her plans: Season 2, if it gets the green light, would time-jump a bit but still focus on that volatile Sophie/Margo bond. She’s promised fresh crime elements and even more tangled Southern drama, saying she’s fascinated by playing with these women’s power dynamics.
What Happened in Season 1—And Why Fans Want More
For those catching up, The Hunting Wives Season 1 followed Sophie O’Neil, who moves to Texas for a “fresh start,” only to get caught in socialite Margo’s seductive circle—one where obsession, betrayal, and eventually murder are just part of the lifestyle. The final episode amped up the tension: Sophie runs over Margo’s brother, Kyle, after discovering Margo’s role in Abby’s death. It’s a finale that leaves nearly every character’s future in question, especially with Sophie and Margo’s toxic dance far from over.
Season 1’s strength isn’t just its gothic twists—it’s that almost every relationship feels like it could break or explode at any second. Fans aren’t just asking “what’s next?”—they need closure on murders, betrayals, and whether Sophie and Margo will burn down the world or finally betray each other for good.
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Where to Watch The Hunting Wives
Currently, you can stream all eight episodes of Season 1 on Netflix if you’re in the U.S.. In Australia, Stan is running the exclusive. Some territories are also carrying it on Prime Video, but Netflix is where the show’s buzz and Top 10 status is coming from right now.
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Is The Hunting Wives Season 2 Coming to Netflix?
No official renewal yet, but here’s the honest read: The show’s huge debut and Netflix’s choice to avoid a “limited series” tag mean the odds look good—if viewers keep watching and chattering. The cast and showrunner are loud and proud about wanting to come back. And Netflix has been known to extend buzzy, cliffhanger series before (just look at You, Manifest, or other surprise revivals). The big variable is those all-important viewership numbers and licensing negotiations with Lionsgate.
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Should You Get Excited or Stay Cautious?
If you’re a fan of female-led mysteries—especially messier, more grown-up ones—hope is justified but patience is necessary. The Hunting Wives serves scandal, strong character work, and Southern noir twists by the truckload. Season 2 isn’t “confirmed,” but it’s as close to active talks as you get with these streaming chess games. Keep watching, keep talking, and keep your “continue watching” queue busy—sometimes, that’s the real vote that tips a series over the line into a green light.
For now, you can bet fans aren’t done with Sophie, Margo, or the secrets simmering in East Texas. The story’s unfinished—and with a little luck (and a lot of bingeing), that cliffhanger ending could finally get the messy fallout it deserves.
