The Hunting Wives Season 2: Everything We Know About the Cast, Plot, and Possible Time Jump

Your favorite sapphic murder show has officially been renewed. You know we’re talking about The Hunting Wives. (Warning, season 1 spoilers ahead.)

That’s right, the campy series based on May Cobb’s best-selling novel is heading into season 2, according to a Netflix press release. “I’m so excited to write these amazing characters again, and I can’t wait to take the audience on another sexy, twisted, batshit crazy ride through Maple Brook,” showrunner Rebecca Cutter said in a statement on September 12.

Netflix also shared the news with a dramatic Instagram reel starring the show’s leading ladies, Brittany Snow and Malin Ackerman—and you really have watch it for yourselves. “Pack your boots and load your guns. We’re going back to Maple Brook for season two, baby,” Ackerman says after Snow promising to give up her “dignity” and “morals” for a chance to see her costar again.

The FaceTime skit was very Sophie-and-Margo-coded, but don’t expect their characters to be in each other’s good graces when season 2 picks up. Here’s everything we know about The Hunting Wives season 2.

When will The Hunting Wives season 2 premiere?

No official date has been announced, though we’re hoping for a summer 2026 release, given that the first season premiered on July 21. Netflix promises the show is “coming soon,” so hopefully the streamer will keep its word.

The good news is that The Hunting Wives is officially back in production as of November 19. “Sophie, Margo, and Margo’s wig are back in production on Season 2 of the hit series The Hunting Wives from Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment,” Netflix announced in a press release.

How many episodes will there be?

Season 2 will return with eight episodes.

What will season 2 be about?

At the end of the first season, Sophie killed Margo’s brother in self-defense after discovering her lover was Abby’s killer all along (more details on that over here). Clearly, season 2 is going to deal with the fallout of all that—but they may have to kiss and make up sooner than you’d think. Here’s the official season 2 logline, per Netflix:

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?