The Hunting Wives

The show begins with Sophie and her family that move to a Texas town. You watch Sophie navigate making new, bizarre friends with everyone carrying some sort of secret, trauma, or morally corrupt drama. Halfway through, it transitions from sex & scandal to a dark murder mystery. You won't be shocked when the truth is revealed, but watching the theories evolve will take you on a fun ride.

...it definitely would look like this. Yes, it's highly aestheticized garbage. But the show itself is self-aware of this to the point where you can't come for it accusing it of not being "poetic enough". I mean, it needs a very special kind of stomach for the "I'll have to swallow" situation and keep on watching it. Not Emmy material by any means or standards, but at least it's honest, albeit crude, on its own terms.

I saw the negative reviews on this and almost skipped watching it. I turned it on for background noise and ended up binge watching the whole show today. Some don't dig the nudity, I get it, but I don't mind it. Women have sex, people have sex, all sex lives are different and I thought it was about to be a crazy love story. This show turns out to be a who done it murder mystery kind of thing, and actually kept me on my toes after the first few episodes. I can usually predict what's going to happen in those types of scenarios because I watch too much TV but this show was pretty good at creating a Clue like situation. Im a country girl, and I was down for these badass women in this show. The ending was unpredictable and intriguing. I highly recommend you watch and decide for yourself. Brittany Snow in a role you've never seen her in before, and Malin Ackerman rocks her character so well it's hard to tell if she's acting.

Sophie O'Neil, a former editor-in-chief of a glossy magazine, moves with her husband and son from New York City to a quiet town in East Texas. There, she meets local socialite Margot Banks, who runs an exclusive club for women - filled with cocktails, skeet shooting, and endless gossip. Enchanted by the atmosphere, Sophie gets pulled into their glamorous world, but things take a dark turn when a young girl's body is found on the edge of the woods. Soon, the club members become prime suspects.

Pros:The biggest asset here is the cast. Malin Åkerman carries the entire show on her shoulders - she brings both charm and emotional authenticity to the role. The small-town setting, with its undercurrent of secrets, is visually well-crafted. Cinematography and atmosphere are on point.

Cons:Unfortunately, that's where the strengths end. Rebecca Cutter, known for Hightown, falls short this time. What could've been a gripping psychological thriller turns into a soap opera with forced drama. The mystery is drowned in shallow melodrama, and there's little to no chemistry between the actors.

This is no Bad Sisters, no Why Women Kill, and certainly no Big Little Lies. The attempt to blend genres results in a show that looks polished but feels hollow. It all rests on Åkerman's charisma and decent direction.

As for the explicit scenes - nothing groundbreaking. This isn't The L Word, and today's audiences need more than that to be surprised.

Verdict:A disposable watch for one evening. Stylish but shallow. Don't expect depth, suspense, or memorable characters.

Firstly - the lead actresses do a phenomenal job with their acting and carrying their sexuality. This show is equivalent to one of those erotic crime drama books you'd pick up randomly at the Barnes & Noble. Seriously binge worthy and a fun time. The atmosphere of a Righteous Texas area with a mischievous underside really takes place here.