These 3 fan favourite characters are set to return The Hunting Wives Season 2

The Hunting Wives (Image via Youtube/@Rotten Tomatoes TV)
The Hunting Wives (Image via Youtube/@Rotten Tomatoes TV)

In July 2025, Netflix will debut The Hunting Wives, a drama series based on May Cobb's book. Sophie and her husband visit Maple Brook, a fictional Texas town, where she falls in love with Margo, a wealthy socialite and leader of the "Hunting Wives."

Sophie finds herself entangled in a web of deception, infatuation, and murder as she grows closer to Margo and the drama, starring Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, and Dermot Mulroney, explores themes of power, deceit, and terrible secrets and the show resumed for a second season in September 2025.

In Season 2 of The Hunting Wives, fan favorites such as Sheriff Johnny, Deputy Walter Flynn, and Deputy Wanda Salazar return and as the investigation into Abby's murder heats up, these well-known figures will play an important role in disclosing secret information, adding to the drama and mystery in Maple Brook, Texas.


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Season 2 of The Hunting Wives promises even more drama, suspense, and murder thanks to the return of three beloved characters. In order to maintain the suspense and intrigue that made the first season so compelling, Netflix has confirmed that Karen Rodriguez, Hunter Emery, and Branton Box will return to their roles.

First up, Karen Rodriguez makes a comeback. This is done as Deputy Wanda Salazar. She is a crucial player in the investigation into Abby's death during the first season. Her reappearance indicates a more robust police presence in Maple Brook, Texas, as the inquiry moves on and there are more questions than answers regarding the succession of killings and the complex relationships in the town, therefore Deputy Salazar will probably be at the forefront of uncovering the truth beneath the intricate web of lies and deceit.

Hunter Emery reprises his role as Deputy Walter Flynn. Flynn, like Salazar, plays an important role in the inquiry as the group's secrets emerge and Flynn and Salazar will collaborate to obtain additional information while the killings and mysterious occurrences of Season 1 remain fresh in everyone's thoughts. This will restore law enforcement's perspective to the story and enhance the stakes for all parties.

Although Branton Box will not be a regular in Season 2, Sheriff Johnny will make an appearance. As the investigation heats up, Sheriff Johnny's return will increase the pressure on the town's top law enforcement official. As the town's darker secrets emerge and the authorities chase those responsible for the terrible episodes that have devastated Maple Brook, his presence will be felt.

Season 2's tension is likely to remain high owing to the reappearance of these three significant characters and all these well-known characters will add to the drama as the investigation into Abby's murder and the complex relationships between the primary players continue. As Sophie and Margo's delicate connection grows, the police presence will most likely bring the investigation closer to the truth—and maybe some serious consequences.

With the return of these popular characters, The Hunting Wives Season 2 will undoubtedly include even more twists, surprises, and breathtaking moments, leaving viewers eager to see what happens next. The stakes are higher than ever, and Maple Brook's riddles are far from resolved.

Edited by Sohini Biswas