Imperfect Women

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Imperfect Women
GenrePsychological thriller[1]
Created byAnnie Weisman
Based onImperfect Women by Araminta Hall
Starring
Music bySiddhartha Khosla
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producer
  • Jesse Sternbaum
Cinematography
  • Darran Tiernan
  • Laura Merians Gonçalves
Editors
  • Amy E. Duddleston
  • Cindy Mollo
  • Peter Forslund
  • Craig Dewey
Running time39–48 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV
ReleaseMarch 18 (2026-03-18) –
April 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)

Imperfect Women is a psychological thriller television miniseries starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll. Created by Annie Weisman, the series is an adaptation of Araminta Hall's 2020 novel Imperfect Women. It premiered on Apple TV on March 18, 2026.

Premise

A devastating crime has an impact on a decades-long friendship.[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

  • Leslie Odom Jr. as Donovan, Eleanor's brother
  • Ana Ortiz as Detective Bethany Ganz, a detective investigating Nancy's death
  • Sherri Saum as Zoe
  • Rome Flynn as Jordan, Eleanor's subordinate with whom she is sleeping
  • Jill Wagner as Kit Hennessey, Robert's sister
  • Wilson Bethel as Scott Reid, the ex-boyfriend of Nancy's mother who sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager
  • Jackson Kelly as Marcus, Mary and Howard's teenage son
  • Audrey Zahn as Cora Hennessey, Robert and Nancy's daughter
  • Keith Carradine as R.L. Hennessy, Robert and Kit's father

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateProd.
code
1"Eleanor"Lesli Linka GlatterAnnie WeismanMarch 18, 2026 (2026-03-18)1XUS01
2"Crush"Nzingha StewartAaron FullertonMarch 18, 2026 (2026-03-18)1XUS02
3"Monster"Nzingha StewartKay OyegunMarch 25, 2026 (2026-03-25)1XUS03
4"Nancy"Lesli Linka GlatterHaily HallApril 1, 2026 (2026-04-01)1XUS04
5"Louise"Lesli Linka GlatterAllison AbnerApril 8, 2026 (2026-04-08)1XUS05
6"Mary"Daina ReidKyle WarrenApril 15, 2026 (2026-04-15)1XUS06
7"Fabulation"Daina ReidKay Oyegun & Rance WardApril 22, 2026 (2026-04-22)1XUS07
8"The Bridge"Jet WilkinsonAnnie Weisman & Kay OyegunApril 29, 2026 (2026-04-29)1XUS08

Production

Love & Squalor Pictures initially optioned the book Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall. In March 2024, it was reported that Annie Weisman would adapt the novel and executive produce the series. Elisabeth Moss will star and be an executive producer as will Kerry Washington, who is executive producer for Simpson Street. Pilar Savone and Lindsey McManus also executive produces as does Hall. The series is produced by 20th Television and Apple Studios.[4] It received Californian tax credit in December 2024.[5] In January 2025, Kate Mara joined the cast.[6] In February 2025, Kay Oyegun and Lesli Linka Glatter joined the series as executive producers with Glatter directing the pilot.[7] In April 2025, Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll would be added in main roles,[8][9] with Audrey Zahn, Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz, and Sherri Saum, Wilson Bethel, Keith Carradine, and Jackson Kelly joined the cast in recurring roles.[10][11] In June 2025, Leslie Odom Jr. joined the cast in a recurring role.[12]

Filming for the series began in May 2025 in Los Angeles.[13]

Release

The series premiered on Apple TV on March 18, 2026, with the first two episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis.[14]

Reception

The series holds a 43% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 44 critic reviews with an average rating of 5.9/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A powerhouse trio isn't enough to save a middling narrative that lacks originality, pizzazz, and a sustainable conceit."[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 52 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average".[16]

References

  1. Gomez, Dessi (February 18, 2026). "'Imperfect Women' Trailer Sees Elisabeth Moss And Kerry Washington Look For Answers". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 18, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  2. Goldberg, Lesley (March 26, 2024). "Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington to Star in 'Imperfect Women' for Apple". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  3. Washington, Kerry [@kerrywashington]; (June 8, 2025). "Allow us to re-introduce ourselves…Mary👩🏼 Eleanor🧑🏾 Nancy👱🏼‍♀️ #ImperfectWomen, now in production at @appletv. #NationalBestFriendsDay". Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Instagram.
  4. Otterson, Joe (March 26, 2024). "Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss to Star in 'Imperfect Women' Series at Apple From 'Physical' Creator Annie Weisman". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  5. Fuster, Jeremy (December 18, 2024). "Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss' 'Imperfect Women' Among Projects Approved for California Tax Credit". Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  6. Grobar, Matt (January 28, 2025). "Kate Mara Joins Elisabeth Moss & Kerry Washington In Apple's 'Imperfect Women'". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2025). "Lesli Linka Glatter Joins Apple's 'Imperfect Women' As Director & EP; Limited Series To Film In LA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  8. Petski, Denise (April 17, 2025). "Joel Kinnaman Joins Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington & Kate Mara In Apple's Imperfect Women". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  9. Cordero, Rosy (April 18, 2025). "Corey Stoll Joins Apple Limited Series Imperfect Women". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  10. Cordero, Rosy (April 29, 2025). "Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz & Sherri Saum Join Apple Limited Series Imperfect Women". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  11. Cordero, Rosy (May 23, 2025). "Wilson Bethel, Keith Carradine & Jackson Kelly Cast In Apple's 'Imperfect Women'". Deadline. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  12. Otterson, Joe (June 5, 2025). "Leslie Odom Jr. Joins 'Imperfect Women' Apple TV+ Series". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  13. "Imperfect Women". Film & Television Industry Alliance. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  14. Warner, Sam (December 18, 2025). "Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington's "unconventional" thriller confirms release date and first look". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  15. "Imperfect Women: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  16. "Imperfect Women: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved March 27, 2026.