TV series

Why Women Kill

2019–2021 · 2 seasons

A glossy, arch confection of retro glamour and wicked scheming, where every pretty surface hides a deliciously petty betrayal.

Tagline: Keep your secrets buried.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Campy, dark, satirical and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Betrayal, revenge, deception, identity
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
revenge
deception
identity
class
Places: big city
suburbs
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
ensemble
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong