The Hunting Wives lands season 3 renewal before season 2 premiere

Netflix has announced the renewal of The Hunting Wives for a third season prior to the debut of season two on November 26. The streaming giant's decision to preemptively renew the thriller series, which is known for its lack of such renewals, comes as a surprise. In addition to the upcoming eight episodes, viewers can anticipate even more when the series returns for its third season.

Creator and showrunner Rebecca Cutter expressed her excitement about the renewal, with plans to continue filming in Maple Brook, the show's setting. Cutter assured that season three will be more scandalous and twisted than before, hinting at an intense storyline to follow the events of season two. In the press release, she said, "I’m so stoked to be heading back to Maple Brook, and I promise that once you’ve finished season two, you’ll be desperate to see what happens next. Buckle up, because season three will be even more scandalous and twisted."

The Hunting Wives is based on May Cobb's novel of the same name and revolves around Sophie, a wife and mother played by Brittany Snow, who moves to Maple Brook, Texas, and becomes entangled in a secretive group of socialites led by Margo, portrayed by Malin Akerman. The show centers on Sophie's discovery of murder, seduction, and mystery within the clique. Initially created for Starz, The Hunting Wives was later licensed to Netflix for US distribution, which proved to be a significant success for the streaming platform.

Season one, which premiered in July 2025, quickly became a breakout hit, garnering widespread acclaim. It was labeled as "elevated trash" by The A.V. Club, a term not meant derogatorily. The show also spent five weeks in Netflix's Global Top 10 English-language TV list and garnered over 35 million views since its release. When The Hunting Wives returns for season two, it will exclusively be released as a Netflix-branded series in most countries where the streaming service is available.