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Netflix Sets “The Hunting Wives” Season 2 for Nov. 26, 2026

8/21/2026

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Netflix Releases Hunting Wives

Netflix releases The Hunting Wives season 2 on November 26 2026.
Brittany Snow (Sophie O’Neil) and Malin Åkerman (Margo Banks) reprise their estranged lead roles.
John Stamos joins as Chase Brylan, a darker-toned newcomer.
Deputy Wanda Salazar (Karen Rodriguez) pursues a major case in Maple Brook.
Jed Banks (Dermot Mulroney) campaigns for governor with advisor Lincoln Trout.

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Netflix Picks

Netflix picked up The Hunting Wives after Starz passed, making it a streaming original.
The series launches on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, targeting holiday binge-watch audiences.
Rebecca Cutter serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer for the adaptation.
Lionsgate Television produces the drama, with Erwin Stoff of 3 Arts Entertainment co-executive producing.
The show expands May Cobb’s 2021 novel, adding original storylines beyond the book’s ending.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, Netflix launched the political drama ‘House of Cards,’ after traditional networks declined the project, marking a turning point for streaming originals. The platform invested roughly $100 million in the eight-episode first season, with executive producer Ted Sarandos championing the venture. Similarly, Netflix acquired ‘The Hunting Wives’ from Lionsgate after Starz passed, positioning the thriller for a Thanksgiving 2026 binge-watch debut. The precedent shows streaming services can revive shelved projects, prompting networks like Starz to reassess acquisition strategies amid rising digital competition.

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Netflix Releases Hunting Wives

Netflix releases The Hunting Wives season 2 on November 26 2026.
Brittany Snow (Sophie O’Neil) and Malin Åkerman (Margo Banks) reprise their estranged lead roles.
John Stamos joins as Chase Brylan, a darker-toned newcomer.
Deputy Wanda Salazar (Karen Rodriguez) pursues a major case in Maple Brook.
Jed Banks (Dermot Mulroney) campaigns for governor with advisor Lincoln Trout.

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