NETFLIX OFFICIALLY LOCKS IN RETURN FOR ITS SPICY CRIME THRILLER
November might be several weeks away, but Netflix has already started building its release schedule for the month. As the year draws to an end, there's a variety of stories to look forward to, including Jessica Chastain's Music City crime thriller, Heartland, and a potential Academy Award winner, The Mosquito Bowl. On the TV side, Catholic schoolgirls cause mass hysteria in their town when they start having prophetic visions in the supernatural thriller The Body. But most anticipated is the return of Netflix's surprise hit that was never supposed to be on the streamer.
This series took the world by storm when it was released last July. Critics seemed largely entertained, giving the series an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers were much more divided, and its 64% score on the same site hints at that split. Still, in terms of raw viewership, the spicy drama drew a lot of eyes and made Netflix's top ten despite initially releasing only in the U.S. The series managed over 2 billion viewed minutes in the first two weeks, and that's before global viewers had access to the 8-episode season of The Hunting Wives.
Created by Rebecca Cutter, the series had a rough journey to the small screen and was originally produced by Lionsgate Television for Starz. However, the companies decoupled, leaving The Hunting Wives without a home until Netflix picked it up for U.S. viewers. It was an immediate hit, becoming a cultural sensation and even inspiring a Saturday Night Live sketch. The first season stayed in the top ten for five weeks and amassed over 20 million views despite the limited release. The licensing agreement later expanded availability globally. The second season brings a lot more of the craziness that made the first a success, and it debuts on Thursday, November 26.
What To Expect in 'The Hunting Wives' Season 2
Details about the season are still not out, but it is expected to bring Sophie (Brittany Snow) and Margo (Malin Åkerman) back together when a new threat arises. However, they realize they might be in over their heads because it's not clear which side of the hunting game they are on. Snow and Åkerman teased an even naughtier second season instead of dialing it down. "If anything, everyone is going to be like, ‘Wait, they went where? They did what?'" teased Snow. The season also has some new faces, including Branton Box (Sheriff Johnny), Dale Dickey (Zelda Moffitt), Kim Matula (Nadia), Cam Gigandet (Gentle John Moffitt), Alex FitzAlan (Trout), John Stamos (Chase Brylan), and Angel Reese (Trainer Barbie).
The Hunting Wives Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, November 26. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
2026-09-13T20:20:25Z