Why Women Kill (2019)
Kernel Score: 87% · 363 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
First aired: 2019-08-15
Seasons: 2 · 20 episodes
Where to watch Why Women Kill
- Stream: Paramount+
- Free with ads: Paramount+
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
Why Women Kill parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Why Women Kill is a TV-MA dark comedy-drama about infidelity and marriage across three decades, with mature themes and suspenseful, shocking content.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Described as shocking and suspenseful/intense, suggesting dramatic tension and potential violent turns.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Infidelity and extramarital affairs are central to the plot across all three storylines.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Allison Tolman as Alma Fillcot
- Lana Parrilla as Rita Castillo
- Nick Frost as Bertram Fillcot
- B.K. Cannon as Dee Fillcot
- Jordane Christie as Vern Loomis
- Matthew Daddario as Scooter Polarsky
- Veronica Falcón as Catherine Castillo
- Virginia Williams as Grace Berk
- Jack Davenport as The Narrator (voice)
Why Women Kill FAQ
Is Why Women Kill good?
Why Women Kill has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 363 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Why Women Kill?
In the US you can stream Why Women Kill on Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Why Women Kill OK for kids?
Why Women Kill is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Why Women Kill is a TV-MA dark comedy-drama about infidelity and marriage across three decades, with mature themes and suspenseful, shocking content.
What shows are like Why Women Kill?
If you liked Why Women Kill, try Good Girls, Desperate Housewives, BEEF and Farzi.