Why Women Kill

Why Women Kill

Keep your secrets buried.

2019 · 2 seasons · 20 eps · ★ 7.9 · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Canceled

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.

Created by Marc Cherry

Networks: CBS All Access, Paramount+

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