Why Women Kill (2019)

Synopsis

Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Paramount Plus Premium
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• Paramount+ Amazon Channel
• Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel

Buy

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Cast

• Jack Davenport as The Narrator (voice)
• Ginnifer Goodwin as Beth Ann Stanton
• Allison Tolman as Alma Fillcot
• Lucy Liu as Simone Grove
• Lana Parrilla as Rita Castillo
• Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Taylor Harding
• Nick Frost as Bertram Fillcot
• Alexandra Daddario as Jade
• B.K. Cannon as Dee Fillcot
• Jordane Christie as Vern Loomis

If you liked Why Women Kill, try

• Desperate Housewives
• Star Trek
• Mad About You
• Goliath
• St. Elsewhere
• Weeds
• BEEF
• Matlock

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy darkly funny stories with a twist of crime and drama, Why Women Kill is a great pick. The show follows three women from different decades, each facing the challenge of infidelity in their marriages, which gives it a unique structure and tone that keeps you hooked. With strong performances from Ginnifer Goodwin, Lucy Liu, and Lana Parrilla, the series balances sharp wit and emotional depth while exploring how the consequences of betrayal change over time. It’s perfect for anyone who liked Desperate Housewives and wants a mix of suspense and humor wrapped in stylish storytelling. With two seasons and 20 episodes, each about 50 minutes long, it’s an easy binge that feels like peeling back layers of secrets in a way that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking.