Netflix’s new mystery crime seriesThe Hunting Wivesis topping the streaming service’s global charts just a week after it was released.The Hunting Wivesis based on a novelthat follows Margo (Malin Akerman) and Sophie (Brittany Snow) as they begin a relationship and investigate a mystery.The Hunting Wivesdebuted to a great Rotten Tomatoesscore of 81%, and it’s as popular as it is acclaimed.
According toNetflix,The Hunting Wivesis the third most popular English-language show worldwide on the entire streaming service. OnlyUntamed, which has topped the streaming chartsfor weeks, and the docuseriesAmy Bradley is Missing, are more popular thanThe Hunting Wives. It also beat out some recent hits for Netflix, such asThe Sandmanseason 2, volume 2 and WWE Raw.
A behind-the-scenes development also makesThe Hunting Wives' success and popularity even more impressive. Netflix acquiredThe Hunting Wivesfrom Lionsgate and Starz after the companies separated, but it only secured the right to distribute it in the United States (viaDeadline).That means thatThe Hunting Wivesis so popular that it landed on Netflix’s global leaderboard despite only being available in America.
What The Hunting Wives' Global Streaming Success Means For The Show & Netflix
The Hunting Wives Is Clearly A Hit & Netflix May Battle Lionsgate For More Seasons
The Hunting Wives' success also makes it much more likely that there will be a second season. Part of the reason Lionsgate agreed to let Netflix distribute the first season is because it wantedThe Hunting Wivesto run for multiple years instead of being a limited series (viaDeadline).This clear display ofThe Hunting Wives' popularity should be all the proof Lionsgate and Netflix need to renew it for another season.
While it seems clear thatThe Hunting Wivesseason 2 could soon be confirmed, what isn’t as clear is who will get to distribute it. Netflix almost certainly wants another popular streaming sensation that it can run for multiple years, but Lionsgate does too.Lionsgate is reportedly shopping the show to international buyers, but Netflix may decide thatThe Hunting Wivesis valuable enough to bid on itself.
Our Take On The Hunting Wives' Popularity & Future
The Hunting Wives Deserves Its Popularity & I Hope Season 2 Is A Given
Some Netflix shows that reach the streamer’s top 10 charts may not deserve to be there, butThe Hunting Wivesisn’t one of them.The Hunting Wiveshad a great first season story, a brilliant reimagining of the book’s ending, and it certainly deserves the flowers and attention it’s getting. Theend ofThe Hunting Wivesseason 1left things on an open-ended but satisfying note.
For an adaptation likeThe Hunting Wivesto be such a success is special, and I hope that Netflix and Lionsgate realize they have a gem on their hands.
I’m almost positive that it will, but I hope this news results inThe Hunting Wivesbeing renewed for a second season. I personally love book adaptations, and I know that they can go wrong so often. For an adaptation likeThe Hunting Wivesto be such a success is special, and I hope that Netflix and Lionsgate realize they have a gem on their hands.
