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Calculated Shard: 198 (from laksa136)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa198.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill","crawl_time":1772193564,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,fandom!whywomenkill,\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill s443","src_root_hash":"11439660390604180198","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Why Women Kill | Why Women Kill Wiki | Fandom","meta_descriptions":["Why Women Kill is a dark comedy-drama web television series created by Marc Cherry for CBS's streaming service Paramount+. The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday.[1] The series was renewed for a second..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Why Women Kill\nis a dark comedy-drama web television series created by\nMarc Cherry\nfor CBS's streaming service\nParamount+\n. The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday.\n[\n1\n]\nThe series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.\n[\n2\n]\nIt premiered on\nParamount+\nJune 3, 2021.\n[\n3\n]\nThe series was renewed for a third season on December 15, 2021.\n[\n4\n]\nHowever, it was cancelled after two seasons and being scrapped before production could begin in July 2022.\n[\n5\n]\nSynopsis\n[\n]\nWhy Women Kill explores \"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. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not.\"\nCredits\n[\n]\nSeason 1\n[\n]\nMain Cast\n[\n]\nLucy Liu\nas\nSimone Grove\nGinnifer Goodwin\nas\nBeth Ann Stanton\nKirby Howell-Baptiste\nas\nTaylor Harding\nAlexandra Daddario\nas\nJade\nSam Jaeger\nas\nRob Stanton\nSadie Calvano\nas\nApril\nJack Davenport\nas\nKarl Grove\nReid Scott\nas\nEli Cohen\nSeason 2\n[\n]\nAllison Tolman\nas\nAlma Fillcot\nRachel Redleaf\nas young Alma\nLana Parrilla\nas\nRita Castillo\nB.K. Cannon\nas\nDee Fillcot\nJordane Christie\nas\nVern Loomis\nMatthew Daddario\nas\nScooter\nVeronica Falcón\nas\nCatherine Castillo\nNick Frost\nas\nBertram Fillcot\nCrew\n[\n]\nMarc Cherry\n(Creator \/ Writer \/ Executive Producer)\nBrian Grazer\n(Executive Producer)\nFrancie Calfo\n(Executive Producer)\nMichael Hanel\n(Executive Producer)\nMindy Schultheis\n(Executive Producer)\nMarc Webb\n(Director \/ Executive Producer)\nEpisodes\n[\n]\nSeason\nEpisodes\nOriginally aired (U.S. dates)\nSeason premiere\nSeason finale\nNetwork\n1\n10\nAugust 15, 2019\nOctober 17, 2019\nCBS All Access\n2\n10\nJune 3, 2021\nJuly 29, 2021\nParamount+\nDevelopment\n[\n]\nOn September 24, 2018, it was announced that\nCBS All Access\nhad given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by\nMarc Cherry\nwho was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive $8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California.\nCherry stated at the 2019 Television Critics Association that there will be \"three deaths at the end of the series, and they will all be committed by women. But it's not necessarily the three women on this stage. The victims are not necessarily the men on this stage, and interesting enough, not one person will be killed because of infidelity. Infidelity is just the starting point for these journeys of self‑discovery.\"\nOn October 16, 2019, the day before the season 1 finale, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that would focus on a new set of characters. Julie McNamara, CBS All Access' EVP of Original Content, stated that, \"Under the creative direction of Marc Cherry and the incredible performances of the cast, the series has become one of our most streamed original series. We look forward to bringing fans even more of this wonderfully soapy dramedy in its second season and can't wait to see what themes Marc explores next.\"\nOn November 11, 2020, it was reported that the second season had been suspended production after positive COVID-19 tests of production team members. On December 15, 2021, Paramount+ renewed the series for a third season. On July 1, 2022, the season was reported scrapped just before production was set to begin.\nCasting\n[\n]\nIn February 2019, it was announced that Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. On August 7, 2019, Li Jun Li was cast in a recurring role. In October 2020, Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, Lana Parrilla, B.K. Cannon, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, Veronica Falcón were cast to star for the second season. In November 2020, Virginia Williams, Jessica Phillips, Eileen Galindo, Cynthia Quiles, and Kerry O'Malley joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. On April 14, 2021, Rachel Bay Jones was cast in a recurring role for the second season.\nRelease\n[\n]\nWhy Women Kill\npremiered on August 15, 2019, and its first season consisted of 10 episodes on CBS All Access. The second season premiered on June 3, 2021 on Paramount+ and it consists of 10 episodes.\nReception\n[\n]\nOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 67% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6\/10. The website's critical consensus reads, \"Though\nWhy Women Kill\nfalls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like in its darkly soapy and stylish delights.\" On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating \"generally favorable reviews\".\nWhile the aesthetic of the series received praise, critics found that\nWhy Women Kill\nlacked character development. Robyn Bahr of\nThe Hollywood Reporter\nwrote, \"We're supposed to marvel at the changing roles of women over time, but it's hard to get there, intellectually, when none of the three leads feels like a semblance of a real person. Instead,\nWhy Women Kill\ncomes off as an ungainly fantasy of women's emotional lives, where the threat of infidelity could be the only fuel of marital unhappiness.\"\nVulture\nreviewer Angelica Jade Bastién agreed with the focus on aesthetics more than plot, stating, \"\nWhy Women Kill\nis akin to an overly complicated craft cocktail, boasting an intriguing brightness, namely in the form of Goodwin's performance, but lacking balance in its competing flavors. It's full of baffling tonal and narrative decisions that undermine what does work about the show—a handful of the performances, the over-the-top, nearly camp production design, the costuming—and undercuts its dramatic potential with broad, nearly slapstick humor that distances us from the characters rather than illuminating who they are.\"\nHowever, Greg Wheeler of 'The Review Geek' changed his view as the series progressed, and gave this favourable summary: 'Why Women Kill is one of those shows that's hurt by early reviews. I've said it many times before that a full season review rating should be reserved for just that – a full season. When it comes to this wonderful drama, this is a perfect example against judging a show by the first few episodes. What began as an artistic trio of stories dancing around a singular idea, quickly blossomed into one of the best shows of the year. Between the strong writing and well paced segments, right across to the different themes and ideas explored each episode, Why Women Kill may just be one of my favourite shows of the year, balancing the artistic juxtapositions and smart editing with the perfect finale to balance things out.'\nOn Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33\/10.\nTrivia\n[\n]\nEach episode title is a play on a catchphrase or movie line, e.g.\nI'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair\nis a play on the line\n\"I'd like to kiss you, but I just washed my hair\"\nfrom the 1932 film\nThe Cabin in the Cotton\n.\nThe series became one of CBS All Access’ most streamed original series.\nReferences\n[\n]\n↑\nWhy Women Kill (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access\n↑\n'Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access\n↑\n‘Pose’ to Celebrate Final Season with ‘Exhibition Ball’ Event (TV News Roundup)\n↑\n'Why Women Kill' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+\n↑\n'Why Women Kill' Season 3 Scrapped By Paramount+\nExternal links\n[\n]\nWhy Women Kill\non Wikipedia","attrs_markdown":"[Sign In](https:\/\/auth.fandom.com\/signin?source=mw&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwhywomenkill.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FWhy_Women_Kill)\n\n[Want fewer ads?](https:\/\/auth.fandom.com\/register?source=mw&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwhywomenkill.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FWhy_Women_Kill)\n\n[Why Women Kill Wiki](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill_Wiki)\n\n- Explore\n  - 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Best Friends.](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/I_Found_Out_What_The_Secret_To_Murder_Is:_Friends._Best_Friends.)\n    - [Marriages Don't Break Up On Account Of Murder...](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marriages_Don%27t_Break_Up_On_Account_Of_Murder_-_It%27s_Just_A_Symptom_That_Something_Else_Is_Wrong)\n    - [I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/I_Was_Just_Wondering_What_Makes_Dames_Like_You_So_Deadly)\n    - [Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Kill_Me_as_if_It_Were_the_Last_Time)\n  - [Season Two](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_2)\n    - [Secret Beyond The Door](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Secret_Beyond_The_Door)\n    - [The Woman In The Window](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/The_Woman_In_The_Window)\n    - [Lady In The Lake](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Lady_In_The_Lake)\n    - [Scene Of The Crime](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Scene_Of_The_Crime)\n- Community\n  - [Recent blog posts](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Blog:Recent_posts)\n\nin: [Television Series](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Category:Television_Series \"Category:Television Series\")\n\n# Why Women Kill\n[Sign in to edit](https:\/\/auth.fandom.com\/signin?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwhywomenkill.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FWhy_Women_Kill%3Fveaction%3Dedit&uselang=en&metadata=article-registration-edit-article)\n\n- [History](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill?action=history)\n- [Purge](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill?action=purge)\n- [Talk (0)](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Talk:Why_Women_Kill?action=edit&redlink=1)\n\n## *Why Women Kill*\n[![Why Women Kill Title](https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/whywomenkill\/images\/e\/ec\/Why_Women_Kill_Title.jpeg\/revision\/latest\/scale-to-width-down\/268?cb=20190913184736)](https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/whywomenkill\/images\/e\/ec\/Why_Women_Kill_Title.jpeg\/revision\/latest?cb=20190913184736 \"Why Women Kill Title\")\n\n### Creator\n[Marc Cherry](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Cherry \"Marc Cherry\")\n\n### Country\nUSA\n\n### Language\nEnglish\n\n### Seasons\n[1](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_1 \"Season 1\") • [2](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_2 \"Season 2\")\n\n### Episodes\n20\n\n### Producers\n- Marc Cherry\n- [Brian Grazer](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Brian_Grazer \"Brian Grazer\")\n- [Francie Calfo](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Francie_Calfo \"Francie Calfo\")\n- [Michael Hanel](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Michael_Hanel \"Michael Hanel\")\n- [Mindy Schultheis](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mindy_Schultheis \"Mindy Schultheis\")\n\n### Network\n[Paramount+](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\")\n\n### Original release\nAugust 15, 2019 - July 29, 2021\n\n***Why Women Kill*** is a dark comedy-drama web television series created by [Marc Cherry](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Cherry \"Marc Cherry\") for CBS's streaming service [Paramount+](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\"). The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-1)\n\nThe series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-2) It premiered on [Paramount+](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\") June 3, 2021.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-3) The series was renewed for a third season on December 15, 2021.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-4) However, it was cancelled after two seasons and being scrapped before production could begin in July 2022.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-5)\n\n## Contents\n- [1 Synopsis](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Synopsis)\n- [2 Credits](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Credits)\n  - [2\\.1 Season 1](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Season_1)\n    - [2\\.1.1 Main Cast](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Main_Cast)\n  - [2\\.2 Season 2](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Season_2)\n  - [2\\.3 Crew](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Crew)\n- [3 Episodes](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Episodes)\n- [4 Development](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Development)\n  - [4\\.1 Casting](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Casting)\n- [5 Release](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Release)\n- [6 Reception](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Reception)\n- [7 Trivia](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#Trivia)\n- [8 References](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#References)\n- [9 External links](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#External_links)\n## Synopsis\\[ \\]\nWhy Women Kill explores \"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. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not.\"\n\n## Credits\\[ \\]\n|   |\n|---|\n| Season 1\\[ \\] Main Cast\\[ \\] [Lucy Liu](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Lucy_Liu \"Lucy Liu\") as [Simone Grove](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Simone_Grove \"Simone Grove\") [Ginnifer Goodwin](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Ginnifer_Goodwin \"Ginnifer Goodwin\") as [Beth Ann Stanton](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Beth_Ann_Stanton \"Beth Ann Stanton\") [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste \"Kirby Howell-Baptiste\") as [Taylor Harding](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Taylor_Harding \"Taylor Harding\") [Alexandra Daddario](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Alexandra_Daddario \"Alexandra Daddario\") as [Jade](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Jade \"Jade\") [Sam Jaeger](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Sam_Jaeger \"Sam Jaeger\") as [Rob Stanton](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Rob_Stanton \"Rob Stanton\") [Sadie Calvano](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Sadie_Calvano \"Sadie Calvano\") as [April](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/April \"April\") [Jack Davenport](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Jack_Davenport \"Jack Davenport\") as [Karl Grove](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Karl_Grove \"Karl Grove\") [Reid Scott](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Reid_Scott \"Reid Scott\") as [Eli Cohen](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Eli_Cohen \"Eli Cohen\") |\n### Crew\\[ \\]\n- [Marc Cherry](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Cherry \"Marc Cherry\")\n  (Creator \/ Writer \/ Executive Producer)\n- [Brian Grazer](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Brian_Grazer \"Brian Grazer\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Francie Calfo](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Francie_Calfo \"Francie Calfo\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Michael Hanel](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Michael_Hanel \"Michael Hanel\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Mindy Schultheis](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mindy_Schultheis \"Mindy Schultheis\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Marc Webb](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Webb \"Marc Webb\")\n  (Director \/ Executive Producer)\n## Episodes\\[ \\]\n| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Season premiere](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Season_premiere \"wikipedia:Season premiere\") | [Season finale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Season_finale \"wikipedia:Season finale\") | Network |   |   |   |\n|   | [1](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_1 \"Season 1\") | 10 | August 15, 2019 | October 17, 2019 | CBS All Access |\n|   | [2](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_2 \"Season 2\") | 10 | June 3, 2021 | July 29, 2021 | [Paramount+](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\") |\n## Development\\[ \\]\nOn September 24, 2018, it was announced that [CBS All Access](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/CBS_All_Access \"CBS All Access\") had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by [Marc Cherry](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Cherry \"Marc Cherry\") who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive \\$8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California.\n\nCherry stated at the 2019 Television Critics Association that there will be \"three deaths at the end of the series, and they will all be committed by women. But it's not necessarily the three women on this stage. The victims are not necessarily the men on this stage, and interesting enough, not one person will be killed because of infidelity. Infidelity is just the starting point for these journeys of self‑discovery.\"\n\nOn October 16, 2019, the day before the season 1 finale, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that would focus on a new set of characters. Julie McNamara, CBS All Access' EVP of Original Content, stated that, \"Under the creative direction of Marc Cherry and the incredible performances of the cast, the series has become one of our most streamed original series. We look forward to bringing fans even more of this wonderfully soapy dramedy in its second season and can't wait to see what themes Marc explores next.\"\n\nOn November 11, 2020, it was reported that the second season had been suspended production after positive COVID-19 tests of production team members. On December 15, 2021, Paramount+ renewed the series for a third season. On July 1, 2022, the season was reported scrapped just before production was set to begin.\n\n### Casting\\[ \\]\nIn February 2019, it was announced that Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. On August 7, 2019, Li Jun Li was cast in a recurring role. In October 2020, Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, Lana Parrilla, B.K. Cannon, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, Veronica Falcón were cast to star for the second season. In November 2020, Virginia Williams, Jessica Phillips, Eileen Galindo, Cynthia Quiles, and Kerry O'Malley joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. On April 14, 2021, Rachel Bay Jones was cast in a recurring role for the second season.\n\n## Release\\[ \\]\n*Why Women Kill* premiered on August 15, 2019, and its first season consisted of 10 episodes on CBS All Access. The second season premiered on June 3, 2021 on Paramount+ and it consists of 10 episodes.\n\n## Reception\\[ \\]\nOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 67% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6\/10. The website's critical consensus reads, \"Though *Why Women Kill* falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like in its darkly soapy and stylish delights.\" On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating \"generally favorable reviews\".\n\nWhile the aesthetic of the series received praise, critics found that *Why Women Kill* lacked character development. Robyn Bahr of *The Hollywood Reporter* wrote, \"We're supposed to marvel at the changing roles of women over time, but it's hard to get there, intellectually, when none of the three leads feels like a semblance of a real person. Instead, *Why Women Kill* comes off as an ungainly fantasy of women's emotional lives, where the threat of infidelity could be the only fuel of marital unhappiness.\" *Vulture* reviewer Angelica Jade Bastién agreed with the focus on aesthetics more than plot, stating, \"*Why Women Kill* is akin to an overly complicated craft cocktail, boasting an intriguing brightness, namely in the form of Goodwin's performance, but lacking balance in its competing flavors. It's full of baffling tonal and narrative decisions that undermine what does work about the show—a handful of the performances, the over-the-top, nearly camp production design, the costuming—and undercuts its dramatic potential with broad, nearly slapstick humor that distances us from the characters rather than illuminating who they are.\"\n\nHowever, Greg Wheeler of 'The Review Geek' changed his view as the series progressed, and gave this favourable summary: 'Why Women Kill is one of those shows that's hurt by early reviews. I've said it many times before that a full season review rating should be reserved for just that – a full season. When it comes to this wonderful drama, this is a perfect example against judging a show by the first few episodes. What began as an artistic trio of stories dancing around a singular idea, quickly blossomed into one of the best shows of the year. Between the strong writing and well paced segments, right across to the different themes and ideas explored each episode, Why Women Kill may just be one of my favourite shows of the year, balancing the artistic juxtapositions and smart editing with the perfect finale to balance things out.'\n\nOn Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33\/10.\n\n## Trivia\\[ \\]\n- Each episode title is a play on a catchphrase or movie line, e.g. [I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair \"I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair\") is a play on the line *\"I'd like to kiss you, but I just washed my hair\"* from the 1932 film *The Cabin in the Cotton*.\n- The series became one of CBS All Access’ most streamed original series.\n## References\\[ \\]\n1. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-1) [Why Women Kill (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access](https:\/\/www.cbs.com\/shows\/why-women-kill\/)\n2. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-2) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access](https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/live-feed\/why-women-kill-renewed-season-2-at-cbs-all-access-1248086)\n3. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-3) [‘Pose’ to Celebrate Final Season with ‘Exhibition Ball’ Event (TV News Roundup)](https:\/\/variety.com\/2021\/tv\/news\/physical-rose-byrne-premiere-date-tv-news-roundup-1234960999\/)\n4. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-4) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+](https:\/\/deadline.com\/2021\/12\/why-women-kill-renewed-season-3-paramount-plus-marc-cherry-1234891288\/)\n5. 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The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-1)\n\nThe series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-2) It premiered on [Paramount+](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\") June 3, 2021.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-3) The series was renewed for a third season on December 15, 2021.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-4) However, it was cancelled after two seasons and being scrapped before production could begin in July 2022.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-5)\n\n## Synopsis\\[\\]\nWhy Women Kill explores \"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. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not.\"\n\n## Credits\\[\\]\n|   |\n|---|\n| Season 1\\[\\] Main Cast\\[\\] [Lucy Liu](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Lucy_Liu \"Lucy Liu\") as [Simone Grove](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Simone_Grove \"Simone Grove\") [Ginnifer Goodwin](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Ginnifer_Goodwin \"Ginnifer Goodwin\") as [Beth Ann Stanton](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Beth_Ann_Stanton \"Beth Ann Stanton\") [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste \"Kirby Howell-Baptiste\") as [Taylor Harding](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Taylor_Harding \"Taylor Harding\") [Alexandra Daddario](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Alexandra_Daddario \"Alexandra Daddario\") as [Jade](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Jade \"Jade\") [Sam Jaeger](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Sam_Jaeger \"Sam Jaeger\") as [Rob Stanton](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Rob_Stanton \"Rob Stanton\") [Sadie Calvano](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Sadie_Calvano \"Sadie Calvano\") as [April](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/April \"April\") [Jack Davenport](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Jack_Davenport \"Jack Davenport\") as [Karl Grove](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Karl_Grove \"Karl Grove\") [Reid Scott](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Reid_Scott \"Reid Scott\") as [Eli Cohen](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Eli_Cohen \"Eli Cohen\") |\n### Crew\\[\\]\n- [Marc Cherry](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Cherry \"Marc Cherry\")\n  (Creator \/ Writer \/ Executive Producer)\n- [Brian Grazer](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Brian_Grazer \"Brian Grazer\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Francie Calfo](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Francie_Calfo \"Francie Calfo\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Michael Hanel](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Michael_Hanel \"Michael Hanel\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Mindy Schultheis](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mindy_Schultheis \"Mindy Schultheis\")\n  (Executive Producer)\n- [Marc Webb](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Webb \"Marc Webb\")\n  (Director \/ Executive Producer)\n## Episodes\\[\\]\n| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [Season premiere](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Season_premiere \"wikipedia:Season premiere\") | [Season finale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Season_finale \"wikipedia:Season finale\") | Network |   |   |   |\n|   | [1](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_1 \"Season 1\") | 10 | August 15, 2019 | October 17, 2019 | CBS All Access |\n|   | [2](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Season_2 \"Season 2\") | 10 | June 3, 2021 | July 29, 2021 | [Paramount+](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Paramount%2B \"Paramount+\") |\n## Development\\[\\]\nOn September 24, 2018, it was announced that [CBS All Access](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/CBS_All_Access \"CBS All Access\") had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by [Marc Cherry](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Marc_Cherry \"Marc Cherry\") who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive \\$8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California.\n\nCherry stated at the 2019 Television Critics Association that there will be \"three deaths at the end of the series, and they will all be committed by women. But it's not necessarily the three women on this stage. The victims are not necessarily the men on this stage, and interesting enough, not one person will be killed because of infidelity. Infidelity is just the starting point for these journeys of self‑discovery.\"\n\nOn October 16, 2019, the day before the season 1 finale, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that would focus on a new set of characters. Julie McNamara, CBS All Access' EVP of Original Content, stated that, \"Under the creative direction of Marc Cherry and the incredible performances of the cast, the series has become one of our most streamed original series. We look forward to bringing fans even more of this wonderfully soapy dramedy in its second season and can't wait to see what themes Marc explores next.\"\n\nOn November 11, 2020, it was reported that the second season had been suspended production after positive COVID-19 tests of production team members. On December 15, 2021, Paramount+ renewed the series for a third season. On July 1, 2022, the season was reported scrapped just before production was set to begin.\n\n### Casting\\[\\]\nIn February 2019, it was announced that Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. On August 7, 2019, Li Jun Li was cast in a recurring role. In October 2020, Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, Lana Parrilla, B.K. Cannon, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, Veronica Falcón were cast to star for the second season. In November 2020, Virginia Williams, Jessica Phillips, Eileen Galindo, Cynthia Quiles, and Kerry O'Malley joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. On April 14, 2021, Rachel Bay Jones was cast in a recurring role for the second season.\n\n## Release\\[\\]\n*Why Women Kill* premiered on August 15, 2019, and its first season consisted of 10 episodes on CBS All Access. The second season premiered on June 3, 2021 on Paramount+ and it consists of 10 episodes.\n\n## Reception\\[\\]\nOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 67% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6\/10. The website's critical consensus reads, \"Though *Why Women Kill* falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like in its darkly soapy and stylish delights.\" On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating \"generally favorable reviews\".\n\nWhile the aesthetic of the series received praise, critics found that *Why Women Kill* lacked character development. Robyn Bahr of *The Hollywood Reporter* wrote, \"We're supposed to marvel at the changing roles of women over time, but it's hard to get there, intellectually, when none of the three leads feels like a semblance of a real person. Instead, *Why Women Kill* comes off as an ungainly fantasy of women's emotional lives, where the threat of infidelity could be the only fuel of marital unhappiness.\" *Vulture* reviewer Angelica Jade Bastién agreed with the focus on aesthetics more than plot, stating, \"*Why Women Kill* is akin to an overly complicated craft cocktail, boasting an intriguing brightness, namely in the form of Goodwin's performance, but lacking balance in its competing flavors. It's full of baffling tonal and narrative decisions that undermine what does work about the show—a handful of the performances, the over-the-top, nearly camp production design, the costuming—and undercuts its dramatic potential with broad, nearly slapstick humor that distances us from the characters rather than illuminating who they are.\"\n\nHowever, Greg Wheeler of 'The Review Geek' changed his view as the series progressed, and gave this favourable summary: 'Why Women Kill is one of those shows that's hurt by early reviews. I've said it many times before that a full season review rating should be reserved for just that – a full season. When it comes to this wonderful drama, this is a perfect example against judging a show by the first few episodes. What began as an artistic trio of stories dancing around a singular idea, quickly blossomed into one of the best shows of the year. Between the strong writing and well paced segments, right across to the different themes and ideas explored each episode, Why Women Kill may just be one of my favourite shows of the year, balancing the artistic juxtapositions and smart editing with the perfect finale to balance things out.'\n\nOn Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33\/10.\n\n## Trivia\\[\\]\n- Each episode title is a play on a catchphrase or movie line, e.g. [I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair \"I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair\") is a play on the line *\"I'd like to kiss you, but I just washed my hair\"* from the 1932 film *The Cabin in the Cotton*.\n- The series became one of CBS All Access’ most streamed original series.\n## References\\[\\]\n1. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-1) [Why Women Kill (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access](https:\/\/www.cbs.com\/shows\/why-women-kill\/)\n2. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-2) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access](https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/live-feed\/why-women-kill-renewed-season-2-at-cbs-all-access-1248086)\n3. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-3) [‘Pose’ to Celebrate Final Season with ‘Exhibition Ball’ Event (TV News Roundup)](https:\/\/variety.com\/2021\/tv\/news\/physical-rose-byrne-premiere-date-tv-news-roundup-1234960999\/)\n4. [↑](https:\/\/whywomenkill.fandom.com\/wiki\/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-4) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+](https:\/\/deadline.com\/2021\/12\/why-women-kill-renewed-season-3-paramount-plus-marc-cherry-1234891288\/)\n5. 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Boilerpipe Text	Why Women Kill is a dark comedy-drama web television series created by Marc Cherry for CBS's streaming service Paramount+ . The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday. [ 1 ] The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019. [ 2 ] It premiered on Paramount+ June 3, 2021. [ 3 ] The series was renewed for a third season on December 15, 2021. [ 4 ] However, it was cancelled after two seasons and being scrapped before production could begin in July 2022. [ 5 ] Synopsis [ ] Why Women Kill explores "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. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not." Credits [ ] Season 1 [ ] Main Cast [ ] Lucy Liu as Simone Grove Ginnifer Goodwin as Beth Ann Stanton Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Taylor Harding Alexandra Daddario as Jade Sam Jaeger as Rob Stanton Sadie Calvano as April Jack Davenport as Karl Grove Reid Scott as Eli Cohen Season 2 [ ] Allison Tolman as Alma Fillcot Rachel Redleaf as young Alma Lana Parrilla as Rita Castillo B.K. Cannon as Dee Fillcot Jordane Christie as Vern Loomis Matthew Daddario as Scooter Veronica Falcón as Catherine Castillo Nick Frost as Bertram Fillcot Crew [ ] Marc Cherry (Creator / Writer / Executive Producer) Brian Grazer (Executive Producer) Francie Calfo (Executive Producer) Michael Hanel (Executive Producer) Mindy Schultheis (Executive Producer) Marc Webb (Director / Executive Producer) Episodes [ ] Season Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates) Season premiere Season finale Network 1 10 August 15, 2019 October 17, 2019 CBS All Access 2 10 June 3, 2021 July 29, 2021 Paramount+ Development [ ] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that CBS All Access had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by Marc Cherry who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive $8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California. Cherry stated at the 2019 Television Critics Association that there will be "three deaths at the end of the series, and they will all be committed by women. But it's not necessarily the three women on this stage. The victims are not necessarily the men on this stage, and interesting enough, not one person will be killed because of infidelity. Infidelity is just the starting point for these journeys of self‑discovery." On October 16, 2019, the day before the season 1 finale, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that would focus on a new set of characters. Julie McNamara, CBS All Access' EVP of Original Content, stated that, "Under the creative direction of Marc Cherry and the incredible performances of the cast, the series has become one of our most streamed original series. We look forward to bringing fans even more of this wonderfully soapy dramedy in its second season and can't wait to see what themes Marc explores next." On November 11, 2020, it was reported that the second season had been suspended production after positive COVID-19 tests of production team members. On December 15, 2021, Paramount+ renewed the series for a third season. On July 1, 2022, the season was reported scrapped just before production was set to begin. Casting [ ] In February 2019, it was announced that Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. On August 7, 2019, Li Jun Li was cast in a recurring role. In October 2020, Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, Lana Parrilla, B.K. Cannon, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, Veronica Falcón were cast to star for the second season. In November 2020, Virginia Williams, Jessica Phillips, Eileen Galindo, Cynthia Quiles, and Kerry O'Malley joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. On April 14, 2021, Rachel Bay Jones was cast in a recurring role for the second season. Release [ ] Why Women Kill premiered on August 15, 2019, and its first season consisted of 10 episodes on CBS All Access. The second season premiered on June 3, 2021 on Paramount+ and it consists of 10 episodes. Reception [ ] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 67% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Though Why Women Kill falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like in its darkly soapy and stylish delights." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". While the aesthetic of the series received praise, critics found that Why Women Kill lacked character development. Robyn Bahr of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "We're supposed to marvel at the changing roles of women over time, but it's hard to get there, intellectually, when none of the three leads feels like a semblance of a real person. Instead, Why Women Kill comes off as an ungainly fantasy of women's emotional lives, where the threat of infidelity could be the only fuel of marital unhappiness." Vulture reviewer Angelica Jade Bastién agreed with the focus on aesthetics more than plot, stating, " Why Women Kill is akin to an overly complicated craft cocktail, boasting an intriguing brightness, namely in the form of Goodwin's performance, but lacking balance in its competing flavors. It's full of baffling tonal and narrative decisions that undermine what does work about the show—a handful of the performances, the over-the-top, nearly camp production design, the costuming—and undercuts its dramatic potential with broad, nearly slapstick humor that distances us from the characters rather than illuminating who they are." However, Greg Wheeler of 'The Review Geek' changed his view as the series progressed, and gave this favourable summary: 'Why Women Kill is one of those shows that's hurt by early reviews. I've said it many times before that a full season review rating should be reserved for just that – a full season. When it comes to this wonderful drama, this is a perfect example against judging a show by the first few episodes. What began as an artistic trio of stories dancing around a singular idea, quickly blossomed into one of the best shows of the year. Between the strong writing and well paced segments, right across to the different themes and ideas explored each episode, Why Women Kill may just be one of my favourite shows of the year, balancing the artistic juxtapositions and smart editing with the perfect finale to balance things out.' On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33/10. Trivia [ ] Each episode title is a play on a catchphrase or movie line, e.g. I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair is a play on the line "I'd like to kiss you, but I just washed my hair" from the 1932 film The Cabin in the Cotton . The series became one of CBS All Access’ most streamed original series. References [ ] ↑ Why Women Kill (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access ↑ 'Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access ↑ ‘Pose’ to Celebrate Final Season with ‘Exhibition Ball’ Event (TV News Roundup) ↑ 'Why Women Kill' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+ ↑ 'Why Women Kill' Season 3 Scrapped By Paramount+ External links [ ] Why Women Kill on Wikipedia
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The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday.[\[1\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-1) The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[\[2\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-2) It premiered on [Paramount+](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+") June 3, 2021.[\[3\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-3) The series was renewed for a third season on December 15, 2021.[\[4\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-4) However, it was cancelled after two seasons and being scrapped before production could begin in July 2022.[\[5\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-5) ## Contents - [1 Synopsis](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Synopsis) - [2 Credits](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Credits) - [2\.1 Season 1](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Season_1) - [2\.1.1 Main Cast](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Main_Cast) - [2\.2 Season 2](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Season_2) - [2\.3 Crew](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Crew) - [3 Episodes](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Episodes) - [4 Development](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Development) - [4\.1 Casting](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Casting) - [5 Release](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Release) - [6 Reception](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Reception) - [7 Trivia](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#Trivia) - [8 References](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#References) - [9 External links](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#External_links) ## Synopsis\[ \] Why Women Kill explores "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. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not." ## Credits\[ \] \| \| \|---\| \| Season 1\[ \] Main Cast\[ \] [Lucy Liu](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lucy_Liu "Lucy Liu") as [Simone Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Simone_Grove "Simone Grove") [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin "Ginnifer Goodwin") as [Beth Ann Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Beth_Ann_Stanton "Beth Ann Stanton") [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") as [Taylor Harding](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Taylor_Harding "Taylor Harding") [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario "Alexandra Daddario") as [Jade](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jade "Jade") [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger "Sam Jaeger") as [Rob Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Rob_Stanton "Rob Stanton") [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano "Sadie Calvano") as [April](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/April "April") [Jack Davenport](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jack_Davenport "Jack Davenport") as [Karl Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Karl_Grove "Karl Grove") [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott "Reid Scott") as [Eli Cohen](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Eli_Cohen "Eli Cohen") \| ### Crew\[ \] - [Marc Cherry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Cherry "Marc Cherry") (Creator / Writer / Executive Producer) - [Brian Grazer](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Brian_Grazer "Brian Grazer") (Executive Producer) - [Francie Calfo](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Francie_Calfo "Francie Calfo") (Executive Producer) - [Michael Hanel](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Hanel "Michael Hanel") (Executive Producer) - [Mindy Schultheis](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Mindy_Schultheis "Mindy Schultheis") (Executive Producer) - [Marc Webb](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Webb "Marc Webb") (Director / Executive Producer) ## Episodes\[ \] \| Season \| Episodes \| Originally aired (U.S. dates) \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Season premiere](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_premiere "wikipedia:Season premiere") \| [Season finale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_finale "wikipedia:Season finale") \| Network \| \| \| \| \| \| [1](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1 "Season 1") \| 10 \| August 15, 2019 \| October 17, 2019 \| CBS All Access \| \| \| [2](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_2 "Season 2") \| 10 \| June 3, 2021 \| July 29, 2021 \| [Paramount+](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+") \| ## Development\[ \] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that [CBS All Access](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/CBS_All_Access "CBS All Access") had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by [Marc Cherry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Cherry "Marc Cherry") who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive \$8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California. Cherry stated at the 2019 Television Critics Association that there will be "three deaths at the end of the series, and they will all be committed by women. But it's not necessarily the three women on this stage. The victims are not necessarily the men on this stage, and interesting enough, not one person will be killed because of infidelity. Infidelity is just the starting point for these journeys of self‑discovery." On October 16, 2019, the day before the season 1 finale, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that would focus on a new set of characters. Julie McNamara, CBS All Access' EVP of Original Content, stated that, "Under the creative direction of Marc Cherry and the incredible performances of the cast, the series has become one of our most streamed original series. We look forward to bringing fans even more of this wonderfully soapy dramedy in its second season and can't wait to see what themes Marc explores next." On November 11, 2020, it was reported that the second season had been suspended production after positive COVID-19 tests of production team members. On December 15, 2021, Paramount+ renewed the series for a third season. On July 1, 2022, the season was reported scrapped just before production was set to begin. ### Casting\[ \] In February 2019, it was announced that Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. On August 7, 2019, Li Jun Li was cast in a recurring role. In October 2020, Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, Lana Parrilla, B.K. Cannon, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, Veronica Falcón were cast to star for the second season. In November 2020, Virginia Williams, Jessica Phillips, Eileen Galindo, Cynthia Quiles, and Kerry O'Malley joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. On April 14, 2021, Rachel Bay Jones was cast in a recurring role for the second season. ## Release\[ \] Why Women Kill premiered on August 15, 2019, and its first season consisted of 10 episodes on CBS All Access. The second season premiered on June 3, 2021 on Paramount+ and it consists of 10 episodes. ## Reception\[ \] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 67% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Though Why Women Kill falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like in its darkly soapy and stylish delights." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". While the aesthetic of the series received praise, critics found that Why Women Kill lacked character development. Robyn Bahr of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "We're supposed to marvel at the changing roles of women over time, but it's hard to get there, intellectually, when none of the three leads feels like a semblance of a real person. Instead, Why Women Kill comes off as an ungainly fantasy of women's emotional lives, where the threat of infidelity could be the only fuel of marital unhappiness." Vulture reviewer Angelica Jade Bastién agreed with the focus on aesthetics more than plot, stating, "Why Women Kill is akin to an overly complicated craft cocktail, boasting an intriguing brightness, namely in the form of Goodwin's performance, but lacking balance in its competing flavors. It's full of baffling tonal and narrative decisions that undermine what does work about the show—a handful of the performances, the over-the-top, nearly camp production design, the costuming—and undercuts its dramatic potential with broad, nearly slapstick humor that distances us from the characters rather than illuminating who they are." However, Greg Wheeler of 'The Review Geek' changed his view as the series progressed, and gave this favourable summary: 'Why Women Kill is one of those shows that's hurt by early reviews. I've said it many times before that a full season review rating should be reserved for just that – a full season. When it comes to this wonderful drama, this is a perfect example against judging a show by the first few episodes. What began as an artistic trio of stories dancing around a singular idea, quickly blossomed into one of the best shows of the year. Between the strong writing and well paced segments, right across to the different themes and ideas explored each episode, Why Women Kill may just be one of my favourite shows of the year, balancing the artistic juxtapositions and smart editing with the perfect finale to balance things out.' On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33/10. ## Trivia\[ \] - Each episode title is a play on a catchphrase or movie line, e.g. [I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair "I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair") is a play on the line "I'd like to kiss you, but I just washed my hair" from the 1932 film The Cabin in the Cotton. - The series became one of CBS All Access’ most streamed original series. ## References\[ \] 1. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-1) [Why Women Kill (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access](https://www.cbs.com/shows/why-women-kill/) 2. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-2) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/why-women-kill-renewed-season-2-at-cbs-all-access-1248086) 3. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-3) [‘Pose’ to Celebrate Final Season with ‘Exhibition Ball’ Event (TV News Roundup)](https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/physical-rose-byrne-premiere-date-tv-news-roundup-1234960999/) 4. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-4) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+](https://deadline.com/2021/12/why-women-kill-renewed-season-3-paramount-plus-marc-cherry-1234891288/) 5. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-5) ['Why Women Kill' Season 3 Scrapped By Paramount+](https://deadline.com/2022/07/why-women-kill-canceled-season-3-scrapped-paramount-plus-1235055288/) ## External links\[ \] - [Why Women Kill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Women_Kill "wikipedia:Why Women Kill") on Wikipedia Categories - [Categories](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Special:Categories "Special:Categories"): - [Television Series](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Television_Series "Category:Television Series") Community content is available under [CC-BY-SA](https://www.fandom.com/licensing) unless otherwise noted. 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Readable Markdown	*Why Women Kill* is a dark comedy-drama web television series created by [Marc Cherry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Cherry "Marc Cherry") for CBS's streaming service [Paramount+](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+"). The first season premiered on August 15, 2019, and concluded on July 29, 2021 with remaining episodes dropping weekly on Thursday.[\[1\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-1) The series was renewed for a second season on October 16, 2019.[\[2\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-2) It premiered on [Paramount+](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+") June 3, 2021.[\[3\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-3) The series was renewed for a third season on December 15, 2021.[\[4\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-4) However, it was cancelled after two seasons and being scrapped before production could begin in July 2022.[\[5\]](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_note-5) ## Synopsis\[\] Why Women Kill explores "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. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal...has not." ## Credits\[\] \| \| \|---\| \| Season 1\[\] Main Cast\[\] [Lucy Liu](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Lucy_Liu "Lucy Liu") as [Simone Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Simone_Grove "Simone Grove") [Ginnifer Goodwin](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Ginnifer_Goodwin "Ginnifer Goodwin") as [Beth Ann Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Beth_Ann_Stanton "Beth Ann Stanton") [Kirby Howell-Baptiste](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Kirby_Howell-Baptiste "Kirby Howell-Baptiste") as [Taylor Harding](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Taylor_Harding "Taylor Harding") [Alexandra Daddario](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_Daddario "Alexandra Daddario") as [Jade](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jade "Jade") [Sam Jaeger](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sam_Jaeger "Sam Jaeger") as [Rob Stanton](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Rob_Stanton "Rob Stanton") [Sadie Calvano](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Sadie_Calvano "Sadie Calvano") as [April](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/April "April") [Jack Davenport](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Jack_Davenport "Jack Davenport") as [Karl Grove](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Karl_Grove "Karl Grove") [Reid Scott](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Reid_Scott "Reid Scott") as [Eli Cohen](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Eli_Cohen "Eli Cohen") \| ### Crew\[\] - [Marc Cherry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Cherry "Marc Cherry") (Creator / Writer / Executive Producer) - [Brian Grazer](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Brian_Grazer "Brian Grazer") (Executive Producer) - [Francie Calfo](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Francie_Calfo "Francie Calfo") (Executive Producer) - [Michael Hanel](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Hanel "Michael Hanel") (Executive Producer) - [Mindy Schultheis](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Mindy_Schultheis "Mindy Schultheis") (Executive Producer) - [Marc Webb](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Webb "Marc Webb") (Director / Executive Producer) ## Episodes\[\] \| Season \| Episodes \| Originally aired (U.S. dates) \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [Season premiere](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_premiere "wikipedia:Season premiere") \| [Season finale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_finale "wikipedia:Season finale") \| Network \| \| \| \| \| \| [1](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_1 "Season 1") \| 10 \| August 15, 2019 \| October 17, 2019 \| CBS All Access \| \| \| [2](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Season_2 "Season 2") \| 10 \| June 3, 2021 \| July 29, 2021 \| [Paramount+](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Paramount%2B "Paramount+") \| ## Development\[\] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that [CBS All Access](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/CBS_All_Access "CBS All Access") had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series was created by [Marc Cherry](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Cherry "Marc Cherry") who was also expected to executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Michael Hanel, and Mindy Schultheis. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Imagine Entertainment and CBS Television Studios. On December 10, 2018, it was reported that the series would receive \$8.4 million dollars in tax credits from the state of California. Cherry stated at the 2019 Television Critics Association that there will be "three deaths at the end of the series, and they will all be committed by women. But it's not necessarily the three women on this stage. The victims are not necessarily the men on this stage, and interesting enough, not one person will be killed because of infidelity. Infidelity is just the starting point for these journeys of self‑discovery." On October 16, 2019, the day before the season 1 finale, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season that would focus on a new set of characters. Julie McNamara, CBS All Access' EVP of Original Content, stated that, "Under the creative direction of Marc Cherry and the incredible performances of the cast, the series has become one of our most streamed original series. We look forward to bringing fans even more of this wonderfully soapy dramedy in its second season and can't wait to see what themes Marc explores next." On November 11, 2020, it was reported that the second season had been suspended production after positive COVID-19 tests of production team members. On December 15, 2021, Paramount+ renewed the series for a third season. On July 1, 2022, the season was reported scrapped just before production was set to begin. ### Casting\[\] In February 2019, it was announced that Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu had been cast in starring roles. On February 27, 2019, it was reported that Reid Scott had joined the cast. On March 4, 2019, it was announced that Sam Jaeger had joined the cast. On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Alexandra Daddario had joined the cast. On March 11, 2019, Kirby Howell-Baptiste had been cast. On March 19, 2019, Sadie Calvano joined cast as a series regular. On April 5, 2019, Katie Finneran has been cast in a recurring role. On April 17, 2019, Adam Ferrara joined the cast in a recurring capacity. On August 7, 2019, Li Jun Li was cast in a recurring role. In October 2020, Allison Tolman, Nick Frost, Lana Parrilla, B.K. Cannon, Jordane Christie, Matthew Daddario, Veronica Falcón were cast to star for the second season. In November 2020, Virginia Williams, Jessica Phillips, Eileen Galindo, Cynthia Quiles, and Kerry O'Malley joined the cast in recurring roles for the second season. On April 14, 2021, Rachel Bay Jones was cast in a recurring role for the second season. ## Release\[\] Why Women Kill premiered on August 15, 2019, and its first season consisted of 10 episodes on CBS All Access. The second season premiered on June 3, 2021 on Paramount+ and it consists of 10 episodes. ## Reception\[\] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 67% based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Though Why Women Kill falls short of its ambitious premise, fans of Marc Cherry and his impressive cast will find much to like in its darkly soapy and stylish delights." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". While the aesthetic of the series received praise, critics found that Why Women Kill lacked character development. Robyn Bahr of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "We're supposed to marvel at the changing roles of women over time, but it's hard to get there, intellectually, when none of the three leads feels like a semblance of a real person. Instead, Why Women Kill comes off as an ungainly fantasy of women's emotional lives, where the threat of infidelity could be the only fuel of marital unhappiness." Vulture reviewer Angelica Jade Bastién agreed with the focus on aesthetics more than plot, stating, "Why Women Kill is akin to an overly complicated craft cocktail, boasting an intriguing brightness, namely in the form of Goodwin's performance, but lacking balance in its competing flavors. It's full of baffling tonal and narrative decisions that undermine what does work about the show—a handful of the performances, the over-the-top, nearly camp production design, the costuming—and undercuts its dramatic potential with broad, nearly slapstick humor that distances us from the characters rather than illuminating who they are." However, Greg Wheeler of 'The Review Geek' changed his view as the series progressed, and gave this favourable summary: 'Why Women Kill is one of those shows that's hurt by early reviews. I've said it many times before that a full season review rating should be reserved for just that – a full season. When it comes to this wonderful drama, this is a perfect example against judging a show by the first few episodes. What began as an artistic trio of stories dancing around a singular idea, quickly blossomed into one of the best shows of the year. Between the strong writing and well paced segments, right across to the different themes and ideas explored each episode, Why Women Kill may just be one of my favourite shows of the year, balancing the artistic juxtapositions and smart editing with the perfect finale to balance things out.' On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.33/10. ## Trivia\[\] - Each episode title is a play on a catchphrase or movie line, e.g. [I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/I%27d_Like_to_Kill_Ya,_But_I_Just_Washed_My_Hair "I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair") is a play on the line "I'd like to kiss you, but I just washed my hair" from the 1932 film The Cabin in the Cotton. - The series became one of CBS All Access’ most streamed original series. ## References\[\] 1. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-1) [Why Women Kill (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access](https://www.cbs.com/shows/why-women-kill/) 2. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-2) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed for Season 2 at CBS All Access](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/why-women-kill-renewed-season-2-at-cbs-all-access-1248086) 3. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-3) [‘Pose’ to Celebrate Final Season with ‘Exhibition Ball’ Event (TV News Roundup)](https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/physical-rose-byrne-premiere-date-tv-news-roundup-1234960999/) 4. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-4) ['Why Women Kill' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+](https://deadline.com/2021/12/why-women-kill-renewed-season-3-paramount-plus-marc-cherry-1234891288/) 5. [↑](https://whywomenkill.fandom.com/wiki/Why_Women_Kill#cite_ref-5) ['Why Women Kill' Season 3 Scrapped By Paramount+](https://deadline.com/2022/07/why-women-kill-canceled-season-3-scrapped-paramount-plus-1235055288/) ## External links\[\] - [Why Women Kill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_Women_Kill "wikipedia:Why Women Kill") on Wikipedia
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