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**Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives”: A Raunchy Murder Mystery You’ll Love (or Hate)**

**AUSTIN, TX –** Netflix’s latest offering, “The Hunting Wives,” has landed, promising a steamy and suspenseful ride through the lives of wealthy Texan women. Based loosely on the book by May Cobb, the series throws Boston transplant Sophie (Brittany Snow) into a world of high-society drama, adultery, and murder after she moves to Texas with her husband.

Sophie quickly falls in with Margo (Malin Åkerman), the charismatic and overtly sexual wife of the influential Jed (Dermot Mulroney). As Sophie becomes further entangled in Margo’s orbit, she uncovers a web of secrets and betrayals within the tight-knit group.

Shortly after Sophie’s arrival, a body is discovered in the woods, launching a murder investigation that consumes the community. Sophie finds herself drawn into the mystery, determined to uncover the truth behind the shocking crime.

“The Hunting Wives” delivers on its promise of erotic thrills and intrigue. The performances are engaging, particularly Åkerman’s portrayal of the magnetic and complex Margo, while Mulroney embodies the role of the arrogant and powerful Jed.

While the show follows a familiar murder mystery structure, it manages to subvert expectations by revealing key plot points throughout the season, keeping viewers engaged and guessing until the end. Be warned the series contains ample explicit content, but it also explores themes of female sexuality and the complex relationships between women.

Whether “The Hunting Wives” is for you depends on your tolerance for over-the-top drama and explicit content. But if you’re looking for a guilty-pleasure summer watch, this show delivers a well-executed dose of raunchiness and suspense, leaving room for a potential second season.

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