Quick answer: The Hunting Wives Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, November 26, 2026, which is Thanksgiving Day in the US. Netflix released the official trailer on October 20, 2026, and the season has eight episodes, according to Variety and What’s on Netflix. Season 3 has already been ordered.
Netflix is taking its Texas murder-and-secrets drama into the holiday weekend. The Hunting Wives Season 2 has a firm date, a full trailer and a bigger cast, including John Stamos. Here is everything confirmed so far.
When does The Hunting Wives Season 2 come out?
Season 2 arrives on Thursday, November 26, 2026, only on Netflix. Netflix’s own Tudum article says “Season 2 premieres Nov. 26,” and Variety dates the premiere to Thanksgiving Day. Netflix has not said in the sources we checked whether episodes arrive all at once or weekly, so treat that as unconfirmed for now. Outside Netflix, Variety notes the show airs in Australia on Stan.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Premiere date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix (Stan in Australia) |
| Episodes | 8 (per Variety and What’s on Netflix) |
| Release format | Not stated in the sources checked |
| Trailer | Released October 20, 2026 |
| Season 3 | Ordered, no release date announced |
Is there a Season 2 trailer?
Yes. Netflix released the official trailer and a set of first-look photos on October 20, 2026. It is embedded below. According to What’s on Netflix, it focuses on Sophie and Margo’s reunion, Sophie’s couples therapy session with her husband Graham, a threat from newcomer Zelda toward Margo, and a shooting-range scene with Nadia and Callie. The soundtrack uses Nancy Sinatra’s “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down).”
What is The Hunting Wives Season 2 about?
Netflix’s official logline says that at the start of Season 2, Sophie and Margo are on the outs, but old secrets and new foes force them back together. The story returns to Maple Brook, Texas, with murder, mystery and shifting loyalties. The series is based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb, and Rebecca Cutter is the showrunner.
Spoiler note for Season 1: What’s on Netflix explains that Season 1 ended with Margo having killed Abby and Sophie killing Margo’s brother Kyle. Season 2 opens with the two women estranged, Sophie isolated and Margo backing her husband Jed’s run for governor. Two deputies also investigate a separate murder case.
Who is in the Season 2 cast?
- Brittany Snow as Sophie O’Neill
- Malin Akerman as Margo Banks
- Dermot Mulroney as Jed Banks
- George Ferrier as Brad and Jaime Ray Newman as Callie
- Karen Rodriguez as Deputy Wanda Salazar and Hunter Emery as Deputy Walter Flynn
New to the cast, per Netflix, are John Stamos as Chase Brylan, Dale Dickey as Zelda Moffitt and Kim Matula as Nadia Kelly. What’s on Netflix describes Zelda as a biker gang leader. Variety’s longer cast list also includes Evan Jonigkeit, Branton Box, Cam Gigandet, Alex FitzAlan and Angel Reese.
Will there be a Season 3?
Yes. Netflix says the series has already been picked up for a third season, and showrunner Rebecca Cutter says Season 3 will be “even more scandalous and twisted.” What’s on Netflix reports that Season 3 filming is moving away from North Carolina, where the first two seasons were shot, because of changes to the state’s film incentive funding. No Season 3 release date has been announced.
Where to watch The Hunting Wives
The series streams on Netflix with a subscription in nearly every region where Netflix operates, and on Stan in Australia. Watch only through these official services.
What else is coming to Netflix this month?
Season 2 lands at the end of a busy month. See our November 2026 movies and TV release calendar for every big premiere, and our guides to The Altruists (Nov 19), The Empress Season 3 (Nov 12) and Black Doves Season 2 (Nov 5). We will update this page when Netflix confirms the release format and runtime.
Sources: Netflix Tudum, Variety Australia, What’s on Netflix, Netflix on YouTube.
Watch the official trailer
FAQ
When does The Hunting Wives Season 2 release?
Season 2 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
How many episodes are in The Hunting Wives Season 2?
Variety and What’s on Netflix report eight episodes.
Is there a Hunting Wives Season 3?
Yes, Netflix has already picked up a third season, but it has no release date yet.
Sources: Netflix Tudum, Variety Australia, What’s on Netflix, Netflix (YouTube).