Why Women Kill 2019
“Keep your secrets buried.”
What is Why Women Kill?
Why Women Kill is a television series that explores the experiences of three women living in three distinct time periods. The narrative follows a housewife in the 1960s, a socialite in the 1980s, and a lawyer in 2018.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 15, 2019
- Last aired
- Jul 29, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS All Access, Paramount+
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Why Women Kill is a television series that explores the experiences of three women living in three distinct time periods. The narrative follows a housewife in the 1960s, a socialite in the 1980s, and a lawyer in 2018. The central theme connecting these three characters across their respective decades is how each woman deals with infidelity occurring within her marriage. The series examines these marital challenges through the lens of these different historical settings. While the term why is defined in various contexts as a question concerning the reason, cause, or purpose behind an action, the show specifically focuses on the motivations and reactions of these women as they navigate the complexities of their personal relationships. By presenting these stories in parallel, the program highlights the recurring nature of human conflict and the impact of betrayal on individuals across different eras. The provided materials do not contain further information regarding the specific outcomes, cast members, or production details of the series beyond this thematic premise.
Should you watch it?
“Three women across different decades navigate the complexities of infidelity within their respective marriages.”
- compelling period aesthetics
- layered narrative structure
- non-linear storytelling may be disorienting
Watch it if you enjoy anthology-style dramas that explore the evolution of marriage over time.
The series contains mature themes regarding marital conflict and infidelity.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry Aug 15, 2019
- E2 I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair Aug 22, 2019
- E3 I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels Aug 29, 2019
- E4 You Had Me at Homicide Sep 5, 2019
- E5 There's No Crying in Murder Sep 12, 2019
- E6 Practically Lethal in Every Way Sep 19, 2019
- E7 I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends. Sep 26, 2019
- E8 Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong Oct 3, 2019
- E9 I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly Oct 10, 2019
- E10 Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time Oct 17, 2019
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Secret Beyond The Door Jun 3, 2021
- E2 The Woman In The Window Jun 3, 2021
- E3 Lady In The Lake Jun 10, 2021
- E4 Scene Of The Crime Jun 17, 2021
- E5 They Made Me A Killer Jun 24, 2021
- E6 Dangerous Intruder Jul 1, 2021
- E7 The Woman in Question Jul 8, 2021
- E8 Murder, My Sweet Jul 15, 2021
- E9 The Unguarded Moment Jul 22, 2021
- E10 The Lady Confesses Jul 29, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows three women living in the 1960s, 1980s, and 2018 as they deal with infidelity.
Does the show take place in one time period?
No, the narrative spans three different decades.
What is the central theme?
The series focuses on how women respond to infidelity in their marriages.
Are the stories connected?
The stories are linked by the shared experience of the protagonists dealing with marital betrayal.
Is this a comedy or drama?
The series is a drama centered on the marital struggles of its three lead characters.