The Hunting Wives Season 2: Netflix Release Date Estimate, 5 New Cast Members, and More

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Filming is officially underway on the second season of Netflix’s steamy crime-drama The Hunting Wives. Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman will return to reprise their roles as Sophie and Margo. Here’s everything we know about The Hunting Wives season 2 on Netflix.

Formerly on Starz, The Hunting Wives is now a Netflix Original series following an incredibly successful run on the platform in the United States. Thanks to the show’s instant success, Netflix had no trouble renewing the series for a second season. However, what’s more exciting is that the series will return as a fully fledged Netflix original, which means it will be released worldwide exclusively (with a few asterisks) on Netflix.

Season 1 has also been rolling out onto Netflix in more regions beyond the US, with more set to pick up the show in mid-December 2025. 

The Hunting Wives is a crime-drama television series led by showrunner and executive producer Rebecca Cutter. The show is adapted from May Cobb’s crime novel of the same name, and produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. Cutter, May Cobb, Erwin Stoff, and Julie Anne Robinson are the executive producers of the series.

The series stars Brittany Snow as Sophie, who, after moving from Massachusetts to the town of Maple Brook, East Texas, befriends Margo (Malin Akerman) and her elite socialite clique known as the Hunting Wives. But when teenager Abby is found dead in the woods where the Hunting Wives meet, Sophie must protect herself from a crime she’s sure she didn’t commit when the Hunting Wives start to look for someone to blame.

What to expect from The Hunting Wives season 2

The first season of The Hunting Wives was adapted from May Cobb’s novel of the same name. However, the second season will be a completely new and original story.

Margo’s murder of Abby to hide her secrets and maintain her lifestyle was the catalyst for many of the deaths in the first season. With others trying to solve Abby’s murder, fingers were pointed, and thanks to the blame being passed around among different suspects, this resulted in the deaths of Starr, Jill, and Kyle.

Margo is still at large, whom Sophie successfully deduced to be Abby’s killer. However, her confrontation with Margo before going to the police is what led to the death of her brother, Kyle, whom Sophie ran over and dragged his body into the woods after he tried to run her off the road. Sophie, unable to go to the police over her previous history with drinking and driving, is now one of several people who have committed murder in the series. With Kyle missing, it won’t be long before the police begin an investigation into his disappearance.

Picture: Michael Aaron Milligan as Kyle in The Hunting Wives season 1

Margo knows Sophie has something to do with Kyle’s death, as the latter accidentally answered Kyle’s phone when attempting to dispose of his body. Sophie is now highly unlikely to go to the police to expose Margo, or be exposed herself.

With Jill blamed for the murders of Abby and Starr, the case is now “closed.” Sophie will definitely be feeling the heat in season 2 once the police begin their investigation into Kyle’s death. We can expect a lot of tension between Sophie and Margo, who will likely try to find ways to take each other down without exposing themselves for their crimes.

Picture: Brittany Snow as Sophie (left) and Milan Akerman (right) in The Hunting Wives season 1 – Netflix

Who are the cast members of The Hunting Wives season 2?

The following cast members will reprise their roles in The Hunting Wives season 2:

• Brittany Snow as Sophie O’Neil.
• Malin Akerman as Margo Banks.
• Evan Jonigkeit as Graham O’Neil.
• Hunter Emery as Deputy Walter Flynn. (promoted to series regular)
• Karan Rodriguez as Deputy Wanda Salazar. (promoted to series regular)
• Chosen Jacobs as Jamie.
• Branton Box as Sheriff Jonny.
• Madison Wolfe as Abby.
• Abigail Rhyne as Nina

As reported by Deadline, Jason Davis is the only recurring star yet to be confirmed for season 2.

In December, Netflix confirmed five new cast members for the new season. Both actors have been confirmed to be recurring guest stars. While we do have character names, the descriptions for the roles have yet to be revealed.

Kim Matula will play the role of Nadia Kelly. The actress has starred in films such as Tapwingo and Saturday Night. She also played the role of Jeri-Lynn in the wrestling biopic Fighting with My Family.

Alex Fitzalan will play the role of Lincoln Trout. The actor’s acting credits include Netflix’s The Society, Chevalier, Slenderman, and several shorts. He is also due to appear in the upcoming medical drama The F Ward.

John Stamos will play the role of Chase Brylan. The actor has enjoyed a decades-spanning career across television and film, with standout turns in titles ranging from beloved sitcoms to crime procedurals. He most recently appeared in Big Shot for Disney+ and continues to headline a variety of screen projects.

Dale Dickey will play the role of Zelda Moffitt. The actress is widely acclaimed for her work in both independent cinema and major studio films, earning praise for performances in titles such as Winter’s Bone, Hell or High Water, and the recent A Love Song. Her long résumé also includes guest roles across numerous prestige TV dramas.

Cam Gigandet will play the role of Gentle John Moffitt. The actor has featured in films such as Twilight, Burlesque, and Never Back Down, along with steady television work over the past decade. He is also set to appear in several upcoming thrillers that are currently in post-production.

What is the production status of The Hunting Wives season 2?

Production for The Hunting Wives began in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 17, 2025. Filming will run for several months and is scheduled to conclude by March 20, 2026.

Picture: On set of The Hunting Wives season 2

When will The Hunting Wives season 2 be released on Netflix?

If we look at the release schedule from the first season, we can get a rough idea of when the second season will be released.

Season 1 was filmed between March 18, 2024, and June 24, 2024. It was released 13 months later on July 21, 2025. If the second season follows suit, then we would expect an April 2027 release.

For now, we’re expecting The Hunting Wives season 2 to be released on Netflix in the first half of 2027.

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