At the heart of The Hunting Wives is a powerhouse of female creative talent whose collective vision brings this sizzling sapphic drama to life. The series is adapted from May Cobb’s bestselling novel, and Cobb was deeply involved on set throughout production, helping to shape the story’s transition from page to screen. Showrunner Rebecca Cutter, known for Hightown and Gotham, leads a talented team of four female directors — Cheryl Dunye (The Watermelon Woman), Jennifer Getzinger (Mad Men), Melanie Mayron (Jane the Virgin), and Julie Anne Robinson (Bridgerton) — each contributing their unique perspective. Together, they craft a vivid, female-driven narrative where sapphic desire, secrets, and small-town intrigue intertwine in the most addictive way.
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On screen, Brittany Snow shines as Sophie O’Neil, drawn into the orbit of Malin Akerman’s enigmatic socialite, Margo Banks. The series weaves a tangled web of passion, betrayal, and mystery centered on Margo — a magnetic queen bee whose pull is impossible to resist. Jaime Ray Newman (The Punisher) delivers a standout performance as Callie, Margo’s... friend. Alongside them, Katie Lowes (Scandal), Chrissy Metz (This Is Us), and Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding) bring depth, complexity, and humor to the ensemble.
An intriguing layer to the drama is that these characters navigate secret lives within a conservative, Republican community. The show explores the tension between their polished public images and the hidden desires and betrayals boiling beneath the surface.
From simmering small-town secrets to sizzling lesbian fireworks, here are 9 sapphic moments from The Hunting Wives that sent me:
Warning! Spoilers for The Hunting Wives follow.
Sophie meets Margo: Bathroom shock and sapphic sparks (Episode 1)
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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Sophie O'Neil meets Margo Banks in the bathroom. As Margo undresses, Sophie's jaw hits the floor faster than Margo's silky green dress. Sophie looks thirsty, and we're all screaming!
Malin Akerman as Margo Banks on The Hunting Wives.
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Sophie, who is stunned at first, proceeds to zip up Margo's dress.
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil and Malin Akerman as Margo Banks on The Hunting Wives.
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Margo and Sophie stare at each other. They clearly love the view, and so do we.
Drinking, shooting, and shifting loyalties (Episode 1)
Jaime Ray Newman as Callie, Joyce Glenn as Monae, Malin Akerman as Margo, Alexandria DeBerry as Taylor on The Hunting Wives.
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Sophie meets Margo’s circle — a group of wives who “love to shop, hunt, and drink.” Margo teaches Sophie how to shoot a rifle. Margo and her friend Callie “always pull for each other,” but not this time.
Malin Akerman as Margo Banks and Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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During the cabin trip, Margo teaches Sophie how to shoot a rifle.
Jaime Ray Newman as Callie on The Hunting Wives.
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One thing about Callie: She is pressed and jealous about whatever's going on between Sophie and Margo. If a person ever sends you this image, start getting ready for a bumpy ride.
Bar night body shots: Jealousy and tension rising (Episode 1)
The bar scene on The Hunting Wives season 1.
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The girls hit the bar and kick things off with not just any kind of shot… But body shots! Callie isn't thrilled about the attention Margo's giving Sophie. The tension? Palpable. The drama? Just getting started.
Malin Akerman as Margo Banks and Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.er
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Eventually, Margo is seen licking salt off of Sophie's shoulder, and viewers are locked in to keep watching the hit Netflix series.
Head over boots (Episode 2)
Jaime Ray Newman as Callie on The Hunting Wives.
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Callie takes one last look at herself in the mirror and kicks her leg out when opening the door for Margo — a scene that is still sending me, given how clear it is that there's more than just hospitality in the air. Giddy up, girls!
Malin Akerman as Margo and Jaime Ray Newman as Callie on The Hunting Wives.
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In a moment of passion, Margo and Callie share a very steamy kiss in the foyer.
First kisses and guilty pleasures (Episode 3)
Malin Akerman as Margo Banks and Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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This show has everything: First kisses, a game of Spin the Bottle, and some questionable age gaps. It's quite a ride!
Margo and Sophie share a hot kiss during the game, and viewers are once again locked in for the ride.
Malin Akerman as Margo, Jaime Ray Newman as Callie, and George Ferrier as Brad on The Hunting Wives.
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Margo and Sophie kiss each other after a game of Spin the Bottle, and Brad (played by George Ferrier) is geeking out.
And Brad should just leave! No shade.
Sober, sexy, and sapphic AF (Episode 4)
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil and Malin Akerman as Margo Banks on The Hunting Wives.
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Episode 4 shows Sophie passionately kissing Margo and grabbing her neck. Overall, The Hunting Wives is sassy and sharp — dripping with sapphic vibes, as well as wives who know how to stand on business.
Malin Akerman as Margo Banks and Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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Margo and Sophie are giddy and smiling while spending time under the sheets in bed.
Soap opera slap and toxic behavior (Episode 6)
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil (back of her head) and Malin Akerman as Margo Banks on The Hunting Wives.
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Episode 6 shows an angrier side of Margo and Sophie. This motel showdown hits hard, and if you've been in a toxic relationship before, this scene could feel triggering.
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil (back of her head) and Malin Akerman as Margo Banks on The Hunting Wives.
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College flashback: Sophie's roommate romance (Episode 7)
The Hunting Wives scene in episode 7.
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A glimpse into Sophie's college days reveals a tender yet complicated romance with her roommate, as she grapples with her identity. The two of them share a kiss.
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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Sophie is confused.
Not on my 2025 bingo card (Episode 8)
Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil and Malin Akerman as Margo Banks on The Hunting Wives.
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Overall, both Snow and Akerman deliver bold performances in scenes oozing with tension and desire, like this standout moment, 18 minutes into this season 1 finale, where Sophie and Margo kiss each other passionately and take each other's clothes off.
Malin Akerman as Margo Banks and Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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Malin Akerman as Margo Banks and Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil on The Hunting Wives.
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Sophie and Margo enjoy a cigarette as they hang out in bed.
Honorable mention No. 1: They hunt (Episode 3)
The wives watch as Sophie shoots at wild boar
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The wives go hunting. Margo insists Sophie take the first shot at a boar Sophie called “cute.”
Wild boar grub on some watermelon
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Sophie hits it — but the aftermath is anything but cute, especially for animal lovers.
Honorable mention No. 2: Plot twist! (Episode 7)
Jaime Ray Newman as Callie and Branton Box as Sheriff Jonny on The Hunting Wives.
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Callie and her husband, Sheriff Jonny, aren't the most obvious couple for us to guess that they'd be playing around with strap-ons, but we're also not complaining. Come through, power couple!
Branton Box as Sheriff Jonny and Jaime Ray Newman as Callie on The Hunting Wives.
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Callie's husband lays in bed satisfied, Callie puts their strap-on away.
Be sure to check out The Hunting Wives—streaming now on Netflix.
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