Is The Hunting Wives coming back? As of August 24, 2025, Netflix has not announced a renewal for The Hunting Wives Season 2. However, the cast and creator continue to tease where the story could go, and the show’s summer success gives fans reason to hope. PEOPLE recently rounded up the latest hints.

Meanwhile, industry watchers argue that there’s a strong business case to renew it as well. ScreenRant suggests that another season could alleviate a familiar streaming headache: keeping a licensed hit from fading away.

Renewal status & release timing

There is no official order for Season 2 yet. But the U.S. streaming setup is unusual. Lionsgate Television produced the series, and Netflix licensed it for the U.S. for one year after its July 21, 2025, debut. PEOPLE explains that history and notes the series’ strong first-week viewership.

Since Netflix hasn’t greenlit new episodes, there’s no production start date, release window, or episode count to share. If plans change, expect Netflix and Lionsgate to confirm fast. Until then, treat any dates as speculation.

Cast and Creator: Who’s Pushing for Season 2

Malin Åkerman, who plays Margo, has said she “definitely” wants to return. She also joked she might ditch the wig discourse if they’re back. E! News details how the viral hair look happened and why she’d consider a different approach next time.

Showrunner Rebecca Cutter has hinted at a slight time jump and a fresh murder mystery anchoring the next chapter. She’s also focused on tracking the power dynamics between Sophie and Margo, should the story continue. A broad preview of those ideas appears in CBR’s Season 2 explainer and in PEOPLE’s roundup.

Plot: Cliffhangers and Big Questions (Spoilers)

The finale left several threads hanging, including questions around the consequences of Maple Brook’s many secrets. One lingering fan debate is Kyle’s fate. Actor Michael Aaron Milligan addressed whether Kyle is “actually dead” ahead of any Season 2 decision in Us Weekly, while keeping the mystery alive for now.

Even with a time jump, Cutter has suggested that the engine would still make for a juicy crime plot. That likely means new suspects, shifting alliances, and more pressure on Sophie and Margo.

Trailer, Footage & production news

There is no trailer, sizzle reel, or filming news available for The Hunting Wives Season 2 yet. Netflix hasn’t announced a writers’ room or directors for new episodes either. Bookmark this page; we’ll update if Netflix drops even a title card tease.

Why a Renewal Would Matter

Because the series is licensed, not a Netflix-owned original, a renewal could help avoid losing momentum if rights shift later. That’s the crux of ScreenRant’s argument: keep a buzzy hit in the ecosystem before the conversation disappears.

Separately, cast availability appears to be good so far. One star may appear in another Netflix crime project soon, according to Dexerto, but schedules often adjust for returning series.

Why Fans Are Still Talking (and Laughing) About the Wig

Åkerman’s Margo wig became an unexpected Season 1 meme. She explained the behind-the-scenes scramble and why a color-change scene ended up in the show. She also floated the idea of coloring her real hair if they return.

Bottom line: Will ‘Hunting Wives’ Season 2 happen?

Officially, it’s a waiting game. Unofficially, the creative team and cast want back in, and the finale begs for more. If Season 2 gets the nod, expect a small time jump, a new murder, and an even messier Sophie–Margo power struggle. Until Netflix says “go,” consider this the calm before the next scandal.