Imperfect Women will be down an imperfect woman for season 2

Apple TV has officially announced the renewal of the psychological thriller series, Imperfect Women, for a second season, although with a twist or two. The first season, inspired by the book titled "Imperfect Women" by Araminta Hall, revolved around the murder of a woman named Nancy, played by Kate Mara. The story centered on the impact of this crime on her two lifelong friends, Eleanor, portrayed by Kerry Washington, and Mary, played by Elisabeth Moss.

In season two, Kerry Washington will reprise her role as Eleanor. She will also serve as an executive producer alongside her co-showrunners, Annie Weisman and Justin Hillian. However, Elisabeth Moss, who played Mary, will not be returning for the new season. She will, though, rejoin the production as an executive producer. Kate Mara, who played the unfortunate role of Nancy, is not expected to participate in the upcoming season, either on-screen or behind the scenes, given that her character was killed off in the first season.

Washington expressed her excitement about returning to the role of Eleanor, noting, "She's intelligent and strong, but she also finds herself navigating complicated and sometimes messy situations." She added, "We at Simpson Street along with our incredible partners at Apple and Love & Squalor Pictures can't wait to explore a fresh chapter for her and share where this story takes us next."

The series will shift its setting from the Los Angeles backdrop to the picturesque and rustic environment of Martha's Vineyard for the second season. The story could now go in any direction since there is no longer a source material to adhere to. The official synopsis for the second season reads, "In season two, Eleanor (Washington) returns to her hometown roots in the affluent Black enclave of Martha’s Vineyard, only to find that beneath its idyllic surface, lie secrets and scandals that threaten to upend everything she thought she knew about her past."