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A darkly comedic drama detailing the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the 60s, a socialite in the 80s, and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages.

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Though Why Women Kill falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like it its darkly soapy and stylish delights.

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Why Women Kill: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) John Doyle Globe and Mail It's all bonkers, at times brilliant, and recommended. Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Why Women Kill: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Kylie Northover The Age (Australia) Each situation is not straightforward, and the stories, while not exactly nuanced, do take some surprising and entertaining turns. Jul 8, 2020 Full Review Why Women Kill: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Gwen Ihnat AV Club As the weeks went on, I found Why Women Kill even more suspenseful, moving, and thoroughly enjoyable. Rated: B+ Oct 17, 2019 Full Review Why Women Kill: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Alberto Carlos Espinof It's superficial but effective. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jun 26, 2020 Full Review Why Women Kill: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Anna Murray New Zealand Herald Why Women Kill serves as a bit of mindless entertainment. Dec 12, 2019 Full Review Why Women Kill: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily The format of the trio of essentially disconnected and hence isolated vignettes hobble any larger point about the role of women in American Society and the men who screw them over, as well as any sharp, dark comedy. Aug 22, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D Decent setup and some good over the top acting Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review April K I loved this show! All phases of the production were well done -- from the sets, to the costume design, to the writing and acting. Lucy Liu was fun to watch, but Ginnifer Goodwin really stole the show for me. The characters were deliciously complex, and I thought the pace was perfect. The layers peeled back at just the right rate to keep me completely engaged and eager for the next episode. High drama, comedy, and suspense all rolled into one great show. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Ruby M Wow this show is something else. Started today and I am hooked. My new favorite show. Blown away. Downloaded paramount+ just for this show. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Susie S I liked the first season as it goes thru 3 different decades 50's, 80's and 2019. 2nd season was set in the 40's and loved the twisting story line that was not predicted. Too bad they will not have a season 3. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Verapat K I like the way that they created 3 timelines in to one season I think I like 1st season more than second one Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review KB B I liked the 1st season much more than the last which I would give 2.6 stars. It's worth the watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Marc Cherry Creator Lucy Liu Simone Grove Ginnifer Goodwin Beth Ann Stanton Kirby Taylor Harding Jack Davenport Karl Grove Sam Jaeger Rob Stanton
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Episode 1 Aired Aug 15, 2019 Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity; socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret; high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 22, 2019 I'd Like to Kill Ya, but I Just Washed My Hair Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage; Simone turns to Naomi's son Tommy for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on; Eli checks an item off of his sexual bucket list. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 29, 2019 I Killed Everyone He Did, but Backwards and in High Heels Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April; Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala; Taylor and Eli run into Jade's former lovers, forcing Taylor to confront the true nature of her feelings. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 5, 2019 You Had Me at Homicide Beth Ann takes a walk on the wild side with April, leading to an interesting evening at a dinner party with Rob's boss; Tommy wants to put a label on his relationship with Simone; Taylor, Jade and Eli get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 12, 2019 There's No Crying in Murder Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted; Simone and Tommy get stuck in a precarious situation, leaving Simone to call on an unexpected source for help; Eli and Jade's relationship enters new territory. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 19, 2019 Practically Lethal in Every Way Beth Ann and Rob throw a housewarming party; Simone and Karl have dinner with Amy's conservative future in-laws; Taylor begins to question the living arrangement and reveals a dark truth about Eli. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 26, 2019 I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends. Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair; Simone and Karl work to find common ground in their relationship; Eli, Taylor and Jade try to work out their issues by heading to a polyamory retreat. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 3, 2019 Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder -- It's Just a Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis; Simone and Tommy arrange their European rendezvous, but a revelation may foil their plans; Taylor reaches out to Jade in hopes of helping Eli battle addiction. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 10, 2019 I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly A surprising confrontation reveals a secret that shocks Beth Ann to her core; Naomi is reeling with anger and will do anything to protect her son; Taylor uncovers the dark truth about Jade's past. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 17, 2019 Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time After learning the shocking truth about her daughter's death, Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge that could alter the course of many lives; as Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. Details

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Creator
Marc Cherry

Executive Producer
Marc Cherry, Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hänel, Mindy Schultheis, Marc Webb

Network
Paramount+

Rating
TV-MA (L|V)

Genre
Comedy, Crime

Original Language
English

Release Date
Aug 15, 2019
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