Netflix locks in third season for The Hunting Wives before Season 2 airs

Viewers of the Netflix drama The Hunting Wives will get more episodes of the story set in Maple Brook, Texas. The streamer confirmed an eight-episode third season on Thursday. This decision arrives nearly two months before the second season arrives on Nov. 26. The early renewal signals that Netflix considers the show a strong performer in its library.

The series has generated measurable engagement since its July 2025 debut. Netflix data shows the show has surpassed 35 million views. It spent five consecutive weeks on the Global Top 10 list for English-language television. During its second week, the title reached No. 2 worldwide. It also hit the No. 1 spot in 10 countries, including the United States. These numbers provided the financial basis for the greenlight.

The third season will continue the narrative created and written by Rebecca Cutter. Cutter serves as the showrunner and executive producer. She stated that she is excited to return to the fictional town. Cutter told Netflix that she promised audiences a more scandalous and twisted narrative in the upcoming chapters. She noted that the scripts are currently taking shape and that the stakes will expand.

Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman will return to their roles as Sophie O’Neil and Margo Banks. The second season will introduce several new actors to the cast. John Stamos, Kim Matula, Alex Fitzalan, Cam Gigandet, and Dale Dickey will join the series. Returning cast members include Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, and Jaime Ray Newman. The plot will focus on Sophie and Margo reuniting after a period of estrangement.

The show is based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel. It debuted as a breakout title for the platform. Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the third season. The production team is currently working on the scripts for the new episodes. The second season serves as the immediate next step for the audience before the third season begins production.