12 Shows Like The Hunting Wives You Must See

Based on May Cobb’s novel of the same name, ‘The Hunting Wives’ by Rebecca Cutter follows Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow), who moves with her husband Graham (Evan Jonigkeit) from the Northeast to Maple Brook, Texas, for the latter’s job. Previous working as a publicist and Democratic operative, she finds herself unemployed and isolated among fiercely conservative, Republican neighbors. However, Margo Banks (Malin Åkerman), the wife of Graham’s new boss Jed (Dermot Mulroney), welcomes Sophie into her social circle. As she meets people such as Jill (Katie Lowes) and Callie (Jaime Ray Newman), the wives of the pastor and the sheriff, respectively, Sophie realizes that their lifestyle is far more scandalous than is perceived. And when a person is murdered in the area, all their lives are upended.

The series explores the classic trope of affluent women, illicit affairs, and thrilling mysteries. However, it also keeps the subject fresh by introducing the relevance of political stances of the characters. Rebecca’s experience with her new social circle highlights the blue state-red state culture clash in the US. If you’re hungry for more of the same, the following curated list of shows similar to ‘The Hunting Wives’ is sure to satiate your cravings.

12. Why Women Kill (2019-2021)

Created by Marc Cherry, ‘Why Women Kill’ is an anthology series that follows the lives of three women who live in the same house with their husbands at different times. Between the 1960s and 1970s, the house is occupied by Beth Ann Stanton, a charming and dutiful housewife who becomes aware of her husband’s infidelity. From the mid-1970s to 2017, the house is kept by socialite Simone Grove, who discovers that her third husband of ten years is attracted to the 18-year-old son of her best friend. Between 2017 and 2019, Attorney Taylor Harding calls the place home, staying with her husband in an open marriage. However, tension arises when both individuals fall for the same woman. Like ‘The Hunting Wives,’ the couples engage in extramarital affairs, leading to deaths involving the ladies.

11. Big Little Lies (2017-2019)

Adapted from the eponymous novel by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley’s ‘Big Little Lies’ tells the story of five women leading seemingly comfortable lives in the affluent beachfront town of Monterey in California. The lives of Madeline Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman), Jane Chapman (Shailene Woodley), Bonnie Carlson (Zoë Kravitz), and Renata Klein (Laura Dern) are upended when they find themselves entangled in a murder investigation. Soon, the cracks begin to show in their facade of perfection, be it in terms of marriage, sex, parenting, and friendship. The difference between their real and projected selves brings to mind the deliciously immoral women of ‘The Hunting Wives.’

10. Dead to Me (2019-2020)

Helmed by Liz Feldman, ‘Dead to Me’ revolves around realtor Jen Harding (Christina Applegate), a woman grieving the recent demise of her husband in a hit-and-run accident. Among the many ways she seeks to cope with the grief is joining a support group for people mourning the loss of a loved one. There she meets Judy Hale (Linda Cardellini), a surprisingly cheerful woman who claims to have lost her fiancé in a heart attack. While Jen does not immediately take a liking to her, their bond strengthens over time. As Jen discovers more about her friend, her opinion of her changes forever. This shift is similar to how Rebecca’s opinion of Margo and her friends changes in ‘The Hunting Wives.’

9. Tell Me Your Secrets (2021)

‘Tell Me Your Secrets,’ from the mind of Harriet Warner, centers around three individuals with troubled pasts. Emma Hall (Lily Rabe) is the former girlfriend of a serial woman abuser who has spent time in prison for taking the fall for her ex. Mary Barlow (Amy Brenneman) is a grieving mother desperate to locate her missing daughter, Theresa (Stella Baker). To that end, she enlists the help of a convicted abuser, John Tyler (Hamish Linklater), who himself is desperate for redemption. As the trio gets pushed to their edge, the job becomes increasingly difficult as the lines between villain and perpetrator appear to blur. Similar to the characters in ‘The Hunting Wives,’ the trio in ‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ hides their true selves in the beginning.

8. The Life You Wanted (2024)

Originally titled ‘La vita che volevi,’ ‘The Life You Wanted’ was created by Ivan Cotroneo and Monica Rametta. The narrative follows Gloria (Vittoria Schisano), a young transgender woman leading a comfortable life in Lecce. However, things turn south with the arrival of Marina (Pina Turco), an old friend from Naples. Accompanied by her two children, a pregnant Marina seeks to reconnect with Gloria and reminds her of her pre-transition days. However, the latter is not less open to the proposition, as she has once felt betrayed by her. As the two work on their relationship, Gloria gets to know about Marina’s recent troubles. The series, like ‘The Hunting Wives,’ explores the evolving nature of the relationship between the women.

7. Élite (2018-2024)

‘Élite’ by Carlos Montero and Darío Madron chronicles the experiences of Samuel (Itzan Escamilla), Nádia (Mina El Hammani), and Christian (Miguel Herrán), three working-class teenagers who get the opportunity to attend a prestigious high school through a scholarship program. While initially taken aback by the opulence surrounding them in the new institution, the trio soon carves out their space within the community. As they explore romantic trysts with their new peers, the death of a fellow student makes their lives come crashing down. As everyone comes under investigation, the superficial bonhomie gives way to rising baser feelings. Much like ‘The Hunting Wives,’ the series explores the duality of the characters.

6. Ratched (2020)

Created by Evan Romansky, ‘Ratched’ serves as a prequel to Miloš Forman’s 1975 film ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ which in turn is based on Ken Kesey’s eponymous novel. The show depicts the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched, beginning in 1947 when she arrives in Northern California to seek employment at a leading psychiatric hospital. The institution she joins begins to conduct unsettling experiments on the human mind. While she initially comes across as a nurse dedicated to her duty, with time, the growing darkness within comes to the surface. Similar to ‘The Hunting Wives,’ the series explores the deviousness that often hides behind a puritan appearance.

5. Olympo (2025)

Helmed by Jan Matheu, Laia Foguet, and Ibai Abad, ‘Olympo’ is set around the Pirineos Center of High Performance, where top young athletes in Spain train for a shot at the big leagues. Amaia Olaberria (Clara Galle), the self-demanding captain of the national artistic swimming team, embodies the institution’s core principle of striving to be the best among the best. However, when her friend and teammate Nuria Bórges (María Romanillos) surpasses her for the first time, Amaia realizes that some of her peers are prepared to do more than training to give themselves an edge. When the titular Olympo, the sponsor for athletes, arrives on campus, the youngsters are pushed harder than ever to do whatever it takes. They demonstrate the inclination not to play by the rules as long as they can get away with it, much like the characters in ‘The Hunting Wives.’

4. Tiny Pretty Things (2020)

Adapted by Michael MacLennan from the novel of the same name by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton, ‘Tiny Pretty Things’ is set in the elite academy of the Archer School of Ballet in Chicago, Illinois. The narrative opens with star student Cassie Shore (Anna Maiche) suffering a tragic fall after being seemingly pushed from the roof by a hooded figure. The accident opens up a place in the institution, where Neveah Stroyer (Kylie Jefferson) steps in. As she makes new friends, Neveah becomes aware that the cutthroat world of professional ballet hides much darker elements beneath the glamorous and elegant surface. The hidden threats that she faces make her situation comparable to that of ‘The Hunting Wives’ lead, Sophie O’Neil.

3. Master of the House (2024-)

Originally titled ‘Suepsandan,’ Kulp Kaljareuk’s ‘Master of the House’ revolves around the extremely wealthy family of Thevasatitpaisarn. The patriarch Roongroj (Teerapong Leowrakwong) dies under mysterious circumstances at the huge family estate, after announcing his maid, Kaimook (Narilya Gulmongkolpech), as his legal wife. The other members of the family fail to stop him, even though they are visibly displeased with the decision. Following Roongroj’s death, as the family members and servants become at odds with each other, Kaimook decides to focus on identifying her husband’s killer, whom she believes to be a person from within the household. The lies and secrets that shape each individual make ‘Master of the House’ similar to ‘The Hunting Wives.’

2. The Perfect Couple (2024)

Based on the novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, ‘The Perfect Couple’ by Jenna Lamia chronicles the wedding of Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) and Benji Winbury (Billy Howle). The event is organized by the groom’s mother, famous author Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), at the Winbury family’s Summerland mansion by the sea in Nantucket. A murder amid the festivities turns everybody into a suspect, forcing them to confront their hidden truths. The death and drama among friends and family in the show bring to mind the similar elements of ‘The Hunting Wives.’

1. The Better Sister (2025)

‘The Better Sister’ deals with the aftermath of the murder of high-flying lawyer Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll), which reunites his wife Chloe Taylor (Jessica Biel) with her long-estranged sister, Nicky (Elizabeth Banks). While Chloe is a renowned women’s magazine editor, her sister struggles with substance abuse. More importantly, the latter is Adam’s first wife, and the mother of his son, Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan), whom she left behind as a baby. While Chloe is initially considered to be a suspect in the killing, more suppressed truths about the family come to light as the investigation proceeds. The series created by Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado shares many similarities with ‘The Hunting Wives’ in terms of lies and secrets, as well as the twisted relationships shared by everyone involved. The hidden dark sides of affluent families are laid bare in both narratives.