A high-powered lawyer in an open marriage invites her lover, Jade, to live with her and her husband, Eli.
While the show uses tropes (the housewife, the socialite, the modern feminist), it turns them on their head by creating nuanced female leads .
The show is praised for its , particularly its seamless transitions between eras and its vibrant, era-specific costumes and sets. 1963: Beth Ann Stanton (Ginnifer Goodwin) Why Women Kill - Season 1
Beth Ann's journey evolves from a naive desire to "fix" her marriage to a masterclass in revenge once she learns the dark truth behind her daughter's death. 1984: Simone Grove (Lucy Liu)
What starts as a campy story about a scandal becomes a beautiful and tragic portrayal of friendship and loyalty as Simone cares for Karl during the AIDS crisis. 2019: Taylor Harding (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) A high-powered lawyer in an open marriage invites
A "perfect" housewife discovers her husband, Rob, is having an affair.
It successfully balances heavy drama with sharp, dark comedy and "campy" energy. 1963: Beth Ann Stanton (Ginnifer Goodwin) Beth Ann's
Fans and critics point to several reasons why Season 1 stands out as a top-tier binge-watch: