The Hunting Wives returns for season two

Netflix has released the trailer for the second season of its Texas‑set thriller The Hunting Wives. The clip brings back Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neill and Malin Åkerman as Margo Banks, who were left fractured after the Season 1 finale. The trailer shows the pair navigating a town where murder and betrayal feel like routine. It hints that the drama will get even more tangled. The story picks up after the Season 1 cliffhanger that left the characters in turmoil.

New characters and plot twists

In the trailer, Sophie struggles to heal while Margo keeps up her glamorous life and supports her husband Jed Banks, a wealthy oil tycoon running for governor. A new biker gang leader, Zelda Moffitt, and other fresh faces appear, adding fresh conflict. The trailer also shows a therapist session, a murder investigation, and the characters sharing intimate scenes. The new cast includes Dale Dickey, Kim Matula and John Stamos. The season will debut on Netflix on November 26, 2026.

The first season was a streaming hit, amassing over 2 billion minutes in its second week and topping U.S. charts. Production is moving away from North Carolina after changes to state incentives, though the new location has not yet been announced. Netflix has already green‑lit a third season, which is currently in development. The second season will build on the series’ success with even more intrigue and high stakes.