9 spicy sapphic moments in Netflix's new drama 'The Hunting Wives'
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 Cobbs bestselling novel, and Cobb was deeply involved on set throughout production, helping to shape the storys 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.On screen, Brittany Snow shines as Sophie ONeil, drawn into the orbit of Malin Akermans 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, Margos... friend. Alongside them, Katie Lowes (Scandal), Chrissy Metz (This Is Us), and Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friends 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 spicy sapphic moments from The Hunting Wives that sent me:Warning! Spoilers for The Hunting Wives follow. 1. Sophie meets Margo: Bathroom shock and sapphic sparks (episode 1)Sophie ONeil meets Margo Banks in the bathroom. Margo undresses, and Sophies jaw hits the floor faster than Margos silky green dress. Sophie looks thirsty. Screaming!2. Drinking, shooting, and shifting loyalties (episode 1)Sophie meets Margos 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.3. Bar night body shots: Jealousy and tension rising (episode 1)The girls hit the bar and kick things off with not just any kind of shot body shots. But Callie isnt thrilled about the attention Margos giving Sophie. The tension? Palpable. The drama? Just getting started.4. Head over boots (episode 2)Callie checks herself out in the mirror and kicks her leg out when opening the door for Margo and honestly, its sending me. Its clear theres more than just hospitality in the air. Giddy up, girls!5. First kisses and guilty pleasures (episode 3)First kisses, a game of Spin the Bottle, and some questionable age gaps lets just say I was fully sent.6. Sober, sexy, and sapphic AF (episode 4)Sassy, sharp, and dripping with sapphic vibes these wives know how to stand on business.7. Soap opera slap and toxic behavior (episode 6)This motel showdown hits hard and if youve been in a toxic relationship before, this scene could be triggering.8. College flashback: Sophies roommate romance (episode 7)A glimpse into Sophies college days reveals a tender yet complicated romance with her roommate, as she grapples with her identity.9. Not on my 2025 bingo card (episode 8)Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman deliver bold performances in scenes oozing with tension and desire like this standout moment 18 minutes into the final episode. Bonus 1: They hunt (episode 3)Bonus 2: Plot twist! (episode 7)Not the couple we thought wed see some strap-on action with (if any), but also not complaining. Okay, power couple!Be sure to check out The Hunting Wivesstreaming now on Netflix.Related:All-time greatest lesbian sex scenes in movies & where to stream them35 shows with awesome lesbian characters and where to stream them25 lesbian web series that time forgot & where to stream them now