Netflix has officially announced that the second season of its drama series The Hunting Wives will premiere on November 26, 2026. The upcoming installment brings back lead stars Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman for an eight-episode run filled with heightened suspense, complex relationships, and fresh community drama.
Created by Rebecca Cutter and adapted from May Cobb’s best-selling novel, the series follows the turbulent lives of Sophie O’Neil and Margo Banks. Set in the fictional, affluent Texas community of Maple Brook, the show explores dark secrets and dangerous alliances among its social elite.
What to Expect in Season 2
Reports from TVLine and MovieWeb show that the official trailer previews escalating tensions between Sophie and Margo, whose intense relationship anchored the first season. Season 2 will dive into the consequences of their past decisions while introducing new conflicts, plot twists, and additional characters to Maple Brook.
The official season synopsis reveals that Sophie and Margo start the new chapter estranged. However, unforeseen circumstances and fresh dangers quickly draw the two women back into each other’s orbits, forcing them to navigate a dangerous web of loyalty and betrayal.
Production and Background
The Hunting Wives caught audience attention with its blend of mystery and psychological drama. Showrunner Rebecca Cutter has promised that Season 2 will lean further into the unpredictable twists that fans enjoyed in the first run. May Cobb’s literary universe continues to provide a foundation for the adaptation.
Key Details for Season 2
- Release Date: November 26, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
- Episode Count: 8 episodes
- Main Cast: Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman
- Setting: Maple Brook, Texas
Fans looking forward to the return of the Texas-based thriller can mark their calendars for late November, when all eight episodes of Season 2 become available for streaming worldwide on Netflix.
