If you loved the Netflix thriller The Hunting Wives, here are five binge-worthy shows with secrets, scandal, and seductive drama to stream now.
The Hunting Wives has quickly become one of Netflix’s most addictive dramas — and it wasn’t even originally made for the streamer. Initially developed for Starz, the sultry murder mystery has found new life and major success on Netflix, topping the TV charts above hits like Untamed and Perfect Match.
Based on May Cobb’s novel, The Hunting Wives follows Boston transplant Sophie (played by Brittany Snow) as she falls into the scandalous social circle of glamorous Texas housewife Margo (Malin Akerman), unraveling secrets, seduction, and ultimately, murder. With its campy tone and blend of erotic thrills and soap-style twists, it’s no wonder viewers are craving more like it.
If you’ve already devoured all eight episodes and are searching for your next binge, here are five TV shows that serve up similar vibes — think wealth, betrayal, power plays, and maybe even a dead body or two.
Desperate Housewives
Set in the seemingly perfect suburban world of Wisteria Lane, this ABC classic dishes out secrets, scandals, and plenty of plot twists. Over eight seasons, characters played by Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, and Marcia Cross uncover dark truths behind the white-picket fences. Creator Marc Cherry injects sly humor into the drama, making it both heartfelt and over-the-top.
Watch on Prime Video or Hulu
Big Little Lies
With a glossy exterior and a dark heart, this HBO hit brings together an A-list cast — Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Zoë Kravitz — for a story about murder, motherhood, and messy relationships. Like The Hunting Wives, it’s based on a popular novel and balances emotional depth with suspenseful storytelling.
Watch on HBO Max
Palm Royale
If you’re here for the camp, Palm Royale delivers. Set in 1969 Palm Beach, Florida, the Apple TV+ series stars Kristen Wiig as a social climber clawing her way into high society. With colorful costumes, backstabbing friends, and a standout supporting cast including Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb, it’s a throwback glamfest that goes big on drama and laughs.
Watch on Apple TV+
Devious Maids
Another creation from Desperate Housewives’ Marc Cherry, this Lifetime drama shifts focus to the women cleaning up after the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. But don’t mistake these maids for background characters — they’re front and center in the story, uncovering murder, lies, and secrets among their employers.
Watch on Hulu
Revenge
This ABC drama kicks off with a mission: Emily VanCamp‘s character infiltrates Hamptons high society to take down the powerful family that destroyed her father’s life. With nonstop twists, identity reveals, and ever-escalating stakes, Revenge delivers the kind of intense, stylish storytelling that The Hunting Wives fans will love.
Watch on Hulu
Whether you’re in the mood for smart satire, soapy melodrama, or gripping mystery, these five series are perfect follow-ups to The Hunting Wives. Just be prepared — once you start, you won’t want to stop.
