[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for The Hunting Wives Season 1.]
The saucy, scandalous, and sexy women of Netflix’s The Hunting Wives will continue their high-society sins and scandals as the streamer renews the series for Season 2.
Based on the page-turner by May Cobb, the series follows fish-out-of-water Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow) as she navigates the choppy waters of suburban Texas’s ultra-wealthy social scene, ruled by the enigmatic Margo Banks (Malin Åkerman). The crown jewel of their Christian community of Maple Brook, Margo sets her sights on Sophie, and the two form a relationship that could hardly be called mutually beneficial.
In September, it was announced via X (formerly Twitter) that Season 2 was a go, as Netflix informed fans to “pack their boots and load their guns” to prepare to return to Maple Brook. Then in November, Netflix posted a pic featuring its “big stars” of Margo, Sophie, and Margo’s wig with the caption: “Hold on to your wigs. Season 2 of THE HUNTING WIVES is OFFICIALLY in production!”
In December, it was announced that the Wives will be joined by two new visitors to Maple Brook as Kim Matula and Alex FitzAlan were added to the cast as recurring guest stars.
For more on this and everything else, here is what we know about Season 2 so far.
When will The Hunting Wives Season 2 premiere?
There is no release date set yet, but we do know there will be eight episodes in the second season. Please check back here for updates. Season 1 was released on Netflix on July 21, 2025.
Who stars in The Hunting Wives Season 2?
Previously announced returning cast members include Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, and George Ferrier. Along with Karen Rodriguez (Deputy Salazar) and Hunter Emery (Deputy Flynn), they are also set to return as series regulars alongside returning guest star Branton Box (Sheriff Johnny).
On December 4, it was announced that two new recurring guest stars will join the Wives in Season 2: Kim Matula will star as Nadia Kelly, and Alex FitzAlan will star as Lincoln Trout.
What was Season 1 of The Hunting Wives about?
Sophie moves to an affluent East Texas suburb for her husband Graham’s (Evan Jonigkeit) new job, where she’s quickly taken under the wing of Margo, the glamorous wife of his boss, Jed (Dermot Mulroney). Almost immediately, Sophie becomes entangled in the over-the-top antics of Margo and her inner circle: a world propelled by sass, scandal, sauvignon blanc, and eventually sacrifice.
How did Season 1 of The Hunting Wives end?
Buckle up. It’s a bit of a ride.
The story reaches its climax when Margo’s affairs with both Callie (Jaime Ray Newman) and Jill’s (Katie Lowes) son, Brad (George Ferrier) become her fatal flaw. When Brad’s girlfriend Abby (Madison Wolfe) threatens to expose her relationship with the teen and reveal Margo’s secret abortion, the seemingly-perfect housewife kills Abby in a desperate attempt to protect herself and the carefully crafted life she has built, while allowing Sophie to become the prime suspect in Abby’s murder by manipulating evidence.
Starr (Chrissy Metz), Abby’s mother, goes to confront Jill with a shotgun after discovering from Brad’s friend Jamie (Chosen Jacobs) that Jill “really had it out for her daughter.” Her body is discovered by Callie and Margo, who go to confront Jill after a night out at the bar. As Jill turns the gun on Margo, Callie shoots her in defense. Evidence then shifts to Jill, and the case is closed, but the emotional fallout remains.
The story comes full circle when Sophie, who was once convicted of driving under the influence and hitting a pedestrian, purposely runs over Margo’s brother Kyle (Michael Aaron Milligan) after he threatens her. The incident mirrors a painful chapter from her past, but this time, Sophie is an active participant in the crime as she throws Kyle’s body into a marsh. In that moment, she accidentally answers his phone and hears Margo’s voice say, “You better not be f**king with Sophie. I told you not to do that.”
Season 1 ends with Starr and Abby dead, Margo all alone after being thrown out by her husband, and Sophie a full-fledged murderer who is left to deal with the repercussions of her choices.
Has production started on Season 2 of The Hunting Wives?
Yes! The first season ended on a cliffhanger, and it was unknown for a short while if it would continue. However, on September 12, those fears were put aside after a post on X. The two stars of the hit series, Snow and Åkerman, create a little skit featuring their Hunting Wives personas as they tease the upcoming season.
The two have a little playful back-and-forth banter about how the season ended when Akerman tells Snow, “I have a feeling we’ll be seeing each other real soon. Actually, I know we’re going to be seeing each other really soon.” The scene then cuts to Akerman in her infamous wig spouting to the camera, “Pack your boots and load your guns. We’re going back to Maple Brook for Season 2!”
The caption on the video reads: “THE HUNTING WIVES SEASON 2 IS COMIN’ Y’ALL”
THE HUNTING WIVES SEASON 2 IS COMIN’ Y’ALL pic.twitter.com/oydijdTdMR
— Netflix (@netflix) September 12, 2025
In November, production on Season 2 officially began as Margo, Sophie, and Margo’s wig each took their place on set to get ready for more mischief.
What is The Hunting Wives Season 2 about?
The official logline for the show is: “At the start of Season 2, Sophie and Margo are on the outs. But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together. As they play their dangerous games, the question arises. Are they the hunters or the hunted?”
As there is no second book, the second season is a complete mystery.
The Hunting Wives, Season 1, Streaming Now, Netflix