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Fans Rejoice: Netflix Announce Season Two for “The Hunting Wives”
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Fans can stop holding their breath: On Sept. 12, Netflix officially renewed “The Hunting Wives” for a second season.
Since its July 21 debut, “The Hunting Wives” has gripped audiences with its heady mix of glamour, suspense, and the complexities of female desire. Based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel, the series quickly became one of the most talked-about thrillers of the season, drawing praise for its nuanced characters and its frank depiction of relationships—including those between women—in the context of East Texas high society .
Fans were left in suspense despite a cliffhanger finale and strong indications of creative interest from both cast and showrunner Rebecca Cutter. The decision to renew was complicated by its unique licensing arrangement between Lionsgate Television and Netflix . Finally, "Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow announced the hit drama was renewed for a second season in a hilarious social media video on Friday that tapped into the deliciously twisted vibe between their characters, alluring Texas socialite and girl group leader Margo (Åkerman) and Sophie, the wide-eyed Yankee transplant whose life goes awry after she falls under Margo’s spell (Snow)," NBC News reported.
While “The Hunting Wives” centers on a murder mystery and the entangled lives of privileged women, it has also garnered a devoted following among queer viewers. The series foregrounds complex female relationships, challenging traditional depictions of sexuality, power, and community in the American South. The chemistry between leads Sophie (Brittany Snow) and Margo (Malin Åkerman) has been particularly celebrated for its authenticity and refusal to reduce queer attraction to subtext or stereotype.
Showrunner Rebecca Cutter has teased that she is keen to further explore the evolving power dynamics between Sophie and Margo, with a new mystery and a possible time jump anchoring the next chapter. For LGBTQ+ audiences, the prospect of deeper character development and more screen time for authentic queer storylines is a major draw.
Unlike many Netflix originals, “The Hunting Wives” was produced by Lionsgate Television and only licensed to Netflix for a one-year U.S. run. This arrangement complicated renewal, as both companies had to negotiate terms while weighing the risks of losing momentum if the show’s rights revert or it disappears from the platform .
Industry analysts noted that renewing the show would allow Netflix to retain one of its most buzzworthy titles and continue engaging a passionate viewership, especially as fan chatter on social media shows no signs of slowing . The series’ stars have also expressed eagerness to return. Malin Åkerman, who portrays Margo, has stated she “definitely” wants to reprise her role, even joking about possibly abandoning her now-viral wig for the next outing .
The show’s success is due in no small part to its willingness to interrogate the boundaries of desire and identity within constrained social settings. For queer viewers, seeing characters navigate forbidden attraction and shifting loyalties in a conservative community resonates deeply, echoing real-world experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in similar regions.
