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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Sucked in from the Very 1st Episode': Why Is 'The Hunting Wives' So Popular?
Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives' has found its place on the platform's Top 10 list. Since its July 21 release, the television series, based on the novel by May Cobb, has evolved into a cultural moment, racking up over 11 million views on Netflix, per Deadline. On TikTok, thousands of viewers are sharing their thoughts on show's roller coaster of twists and soap-level drama. Where did all this buzz come from? Here's what to know about the show's appeal and the phenomenon it sparked. What is 'The Hunting Wives' about? Originally created for Starz, the erotic thriller was acquired by Netflix. "The Hunting Wives" follows PR exec Sophie O'Neil (Brittany Snow) as she moves from Boston to East Texas with her architect husband Graham (Evan Jonigkeit). She immediately finds herself out of place in an inner circle of wealthy Southern housewives who call themselves the "Hunting Wives." These women seemingly couldn't be more different from Sophie: Not only does the elite clique embrace gun culture, but also they also adopt an unabashed stay-at-home lifestyle that is foreign to her. When Sophie asks her new friends what they do for work, they emphasize that their job is to 'wife.' Along with culture shock, Sophie grapples with her looming dark past through frequent flashbacks. Sophie eventually becomes enthralled by the group's queen bee, Margo Banks (Malin Åkerman), the wife of Graham's boss, Jed (Dermot Mulroney), an oil tycoon running for the governor of Texas. Margo takes Sophie under her wing, and their friendship quickly escalates into a steamy affair. A throughline of the show is its twisty murder plot. After local teenager Abby (Madison Wolfe) is found dead, Sophie finds herself inconveniently tangled in the mystery. As the town searches for the culprit, its residents cultivate messy love triangles and secret relationships on the side. Why has 'The Hunting Wives' become such a phenomenon? Part of the appeal of the 'The Hunting Wives' is that it goes there — all manner of daring places. Each character is shamelessly committed to making jaw-dropping decisions. Take, for example, Margo's affair with an 18-year-old high school student who also happens to be Abby's boyfriend. Or Sophie's decision to rashly secure a firearm, a choice that backfires after she blacks out on the night of Abby's death ... and her gun turns out to be the murder weapon. Then, of course, there are the show's multiple murders and frequent extramarital escapades. 'The Hunting Wives' consistently prioritizes steamy scenes over sensible plotting or nuanced characters, juicy twists over deep emotions or big ideas. It might all be incredibly frustrating, if it were not also so wildly entertaining,' The Hollywood Reporter writes of the show. The show's hype is not necessarily due to its quality: Some fans on Reddit point out, Margo's wig looks (perhaps purposefully) unrealistic, and there may be more than a few plot holes. Instead, the series' shock factor is what makes it bingeable. 'Look, it isn't Emmy award winning TV. The acting only ranges slightly fair. The characters are terrible people,' one Reddit user writes. 'But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sucked in from the very first episode.' 'Everything has been said regarding it being the perfect summer sleazy schlockfest we all love,' another adds. In addition to its wild plot twists, the show's depiction of Margo and Sophie's queer relationship has led to chatter. Them, an LGBTQ+ publication, writes that 'The Hunting Wives' might be 'the gayest show of the year." Many fans have posted their reactions to Margo and Sophie's relationship, crediting the show's suggestive scenes for their sexual awakenings or awkward watch moments with family members. 'With all of the attention the show is receiving, viewer reactions have proved feverish, with fans across party lines gamely questioning their sexuality after witnessing Margo's effects on Sophie,' NBC Out writes of this phenomenon. Watchers also have also found themselves enthralled by the series' political message. 'When you first start watching the show, it's just a very fun, campy romp… It really feels like they are glamorizing this certain type of lifestyle. But, in actuality, it is such a scathing review of the hypocrisy of the nuclear family (and) God fearing Republicans,' one reviewer theorizes on TikTok. 'Perhaps the show's most intriguing wrinkle involves incorporating just enough political references to feel like a satire of Southern-fried hypocrisy,' Slate writes. This layer adds, for some, enough to turn the show from a beach read on screen to something a little deeper. However, not everyone is a fan — some criticize the show for being too vulgar or underdeveloped. But the show's blend of lustful romance, a messy murder plot and perhaps a bit of political humor is what has many fans knocking on Netflix's door for another salacious installment. This article was originally published on Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Jaw-dropping' thriller leaves Netflix fans begging for one thing after racking up 5,000,000 views
Netflix viewers are all demanding the same thing after binging the new series Netflix viewers are all making the identical plea for a gripping new series they simply cannot switch off. Adapted from May Cobb's novel, The Hunting Wives debuted on the streaming giant last month and clocked up 5,200,000 views in just its opening week. The drama centres on Sophie, a woman who relocates from Boston to Texas with her family and swiftly climbs the social ladder to achieve socialite status. Yet once she infiltrates the exclusive circle surrounding Margo Banks and her clique, also known as The Hunting Wives, she becomes entangled in a web of obsession, temptation and ultimately murder. The eight-episode thriller features Dollface star Malin Akerman as Margo, with Pitch Perfect's Brittany Snow portraying Sophie, alongside Dermot Mulroney, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and Evan Jonigkeit, reports the Express. This steamy psychological thriller kicks off with a corpse, as the whodunit unfolds and numerous potential culprits are dragged into the mayhem. Despite securing third position on Netflix's worldwide English-language programmes last week, The Hunting Wives remains unavailable for British audiences, leaving fans desperately pleading for access. One viewer posted on X: "We getting The Hunting Wives anytime soon @NetflixUK! ? Went to watch it last night and was disappointed it hasn't reached us in the UK yet." "When are we getting #TheHuntingWives in the UK? @NetflixUK. Feels like everyone's talking about it and I've got FOMO," another wrote. Someone else said: "Dude they need to get #TheHuntingWives available on uk netflix soon cus i know my mum and all her friends will eat that s**t up." "Begging that we get The Hunting Wives in the UK," another penned, whilst someone else commented: "I want to watch #TheHuntingWives but they're doing the UK dirty." One viewer gushed: "Can't look away from The Hunting Wives but equally like what the f**k am I watching." Meanwhile, on Rotten Tomatoes The Hunting Wives has bagged an 80% rating, with one person declaring: "I'm hooked! ! ! ! Loving this show. Season 2 PLEASE!" Another gushed: "Wow wow wow! This show needs more attention and recognition than it's been an unpredictable and having you on the edge of your chair type of vibe and honestly a depiction of a lot of real things going on in the rich world. "The sex, the drama, the greed, the power, was very well portrayed. Overall, I was gasping from the beginning until the very last minute of the very last episode." "Very raunchy, jaw dropping," a third penned, whilst someone else commented: "Binged it within 24-hours. There is some tremendous acting in this series!" Though The Hunting Wives can't be streamed in the UK currently, Deadline reports Lionsgate has flogged the series in 10 additional territories including the UK, "where it will launch soon". Sources also revealed to the publication that Netflix isn't the purchaser in any of the additional territories, so it will likely broadcast on another streaming platform or channel. Hints of a second season have also been dropped, with creator Rebecca Cutter revealing to Variety that the new series might feature "a little bit of a time jump - not a year, but a time". She also suggested that "it would be smart" to centre the storyline around a fresh murder mystery. "I don't know whodunit yet or who got done!" she further added. The Hunting Wives can be streamed on Netflix US.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Hunting Wives fans think they've spotted a glaring error in the Netflix series
Fans of the hit Netflix series The Hunting Wives think they caught a mistake in the premiere episode. One TikTok user highlighted a scene in which actress Brittany Snow 's character, Sophie O'Neil, opens her kitchen freezer, revealing a Kraft Mac & Cheese product inside. 'Of all the things that shocked me about The Hunting Wives, this is the part that really had me shook,' the viewer wrote across the snippet. She added in the caption, 'Why do I always notice weird things in shows?' The clip zoomed in on the inside of the freezer, confusing fans who are primarily familiar with the food brand's pasta offerings. 'I've been WAITING FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO BRING THIS UP,' one person wrote in the comments section of Shandy's post. Someone else quipped about Evan Jonigkeit's character: 'It was definitely Graham, add that to the list of reasons we don't like him.' Another fan came to the conclusion, 'There is not reasonable explanation which makes this hilarious.' But a more knowledgable consumer shared an explanation for the puzzling display. 'Those are mac n cheese frozen meals, friend,' they shared. And a different social media user said knowingly, 'Any time a brand or logo is shown in a movie, it is a product placement. So many people are talking about this so they did their job.' The Hunting Wives is adapted from a bestselling book, and the sex-fueled show has struck a chord with audiences since its July 21 premiere. The eight-part series is based on author May Cobb's erotic thriller of the same name and adapted by Rebecca Cutler, who said she was in 'awe of its flagrant horniness.' It doesn't shy away from full-frontal nudity, no-holds-barred sex, and steamy make-out sessions that have earned it comparisons to Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives. Viewers are introduced to its protagonist Sophie as she relocates to deep-red Texas from Boston with her husband Graham. She finds herself embroiled in the lives of a mysterious and exclusive group of gun-toting MAGA women dubbed The Hunting Wives. Among them is Margo (Malin Åckerman), who lures Sophie into their world of sex, scandal, and salacious gossip. Margo and her husband, Texas governor hopeful Jed (Dermot Mulroney), have an open relationship that gives the high-flying socialite freedom to have flings with younger men, such as the barely-legal Brad (George Ferrier) and also women like her friend Callie (Jaime Ray Newman).
South China Morning Post
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Malin Akerman, aka The Hunting Wives' Margo Banks, who fans say resembles Melania Trump
If you think The Hunting Wives principal character Margo Banks looks familiar, that's because the actress who plays her, Malin Akerman, 47, starred in several fan-favourite films from the 2000s, including 27 Dresses (2008), The Proposal (2009) and Couples Retreat (2009). She also made an appearance in a 2010 episode of the beloved sitcom How I Met Your Mother Malin Akerman stars as Margo Banks in Netflix's The Hunting Wives. Photo: @malinakerman/Instagram Akerman's latest role in The Hunting Wives shows her as the queen bee of the housewives in a small town in Texas. The hit show, adapted from the eponymous novel by May Cobb, premiered on Netflix on July 21 and has already invited speculation around a possible second season Advertisement With a career spanning almost three decades, here's a look back at Malin Akerman over the years. Malin Akerman is a native Swede Malin Akerman with her father: her family moved from Stockholm to Canada when she was two. Photo: @malinakerman/Instagram The Swedish-American actress was born in Stockholm and moved to Canada with her family when she was two. She began working as a child actor in TV adverts from as young as five. She started out as a model When she was 17, in 1995, Akerman represented Canada at the Ford Supermodel of the World competition. While she didn't win, the increased visibility led to several years of a modelling career.
South China Morning Post
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The Hunting Wives star Brittany Snow's journey from child actress to mental health advocate
Dubbed 'scandalous' and 'this summer's guiltiest TV pleasure', Netflix's The Hunting Wives is an over-the-top soap complete with snarky housewives, buried secrets, affairs and even murder. Based on the 2021 novel of the same name by May Cobb, the show premiered on July 21 and has already prompted speculation about a possible second season. Brittany Snow (second from right) with her Hunting Wives castmates. Photo: @chrissymetz/Instagram Advertisement The show's lead, Brittany Snow – who began her career as a child model and actress – plays a housewife who moves from Boston to Texas and gets pulled into a circle of wealthy housewives. However there was a time when Snow wasn't sure she'd ever get back into acting. Here's a look at her career over the years. Career beginnings: child star 'I got my SAG card at six years old. I was a true kid actor,' Brittany Snow shared on Instagram, along with this childhood snap. Photo: @brittanysnow/Instagram Snow, 39, began modelling when she was just three years old. In the mid- to late 90s, she landed minor roles in TV shows such as family sci-fi action adventure Seaquest DSV and the historical drama series From the Earth to the Moon. Brittany Snow landed her first big role at the age of 12. Photo: @brittanysnow/Instagram At the age of 12, Snow landed her first major role: as Susan 'Daisy' Lemay in the CBS soap Guiding Light. The experience was a pivotal one, with Snow telling The Retaility in a recent interview, 'I knew that [acting] was what I was going to do forever.' Brittany Snow (arms crossed) in a scene from Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). Photo: Universal Pictures Her turn in the show saw her win the 2001 Young Artist Award for best performance in a daytime TV series.
