There are certain actors whom I will watch in literally anything. Elisabeth Moss? I’m in. Kerry Washington? Absolutely. Kate Mara? Yes indeed. And when you throw a murder into the center of a decades-long female friendship and tell me it’s based on a novel? That is something Tara and I are going to watch. Apple TV’s upcoming limited series “Imperfect Women” drops its first two episodes on Wednesday, March 18 at 12:01 a.m. ET. You can watch the thriller with a seven-day free trial to Apple TV.

How to watch ‘Imperfect Women’

• When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET
• TV: Apple TV
• Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial to Apple TV.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know about ‘Imperfect Women’

When does ‘Imperfect Women’ come out?

“Imperfect Women” premieres globally on Wednesday, March 18 on Apple TV. The first two episodes drop that day, and after that, new episodes roll out every Wednesday through the finale on April 29. It’s an eight-episode limited series, so this is a tight, contained story you can enjoy week to week.

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Can you watch ‘Imperfect Women’ for free once it starts streaming?

Yes! Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial, so if that’s still active when “Imperfect Women” premieres, you can definitely watch the first episode or two without paying, depending on when you time it. You could also wait until the whole series drops, then do the free trial and watch the whole series in a week. If you want to stick around after that, Apple TV costs $13 per month and is completely ad-free.

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What is ‘Imperfect Women’ about?

Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, “Imperfect Women” centers on a crime that shatters a decades-long friendship between three women. What starts as a tight-knit bond gets blown apart when a murder investigation begins to peel back layers no one saw coming.

The show digs into guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the quiet compromises people make that end up changing everything. As the investigation unfolds, the real story isn’t just about what happened. It’s about who these women really are when the truth starts surfacing. It’s the kind of psychological thriller that makes you rethink every side-eye and every secret.

Who stars in ‘Imperfect Women’?

Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington lead the series and also serve as executive producers, which honestly tells you a lot about the level this show is operating on. Moss has already proven she can anchor intense, psychologically layered thrillers (“The Handmaid’s Tale” anyone?), and Washington has built a career on commanding performances in high-stakes dramas. Add Kate Mara into the mix, and you’ve got a trio that can absolutely carry a story built on secrets and shifting loyalties.

The rest of the cast is stacked, too. Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll, and Leslie Odom Jr. join the series, along with Audrey Zahn, Jill Wagner, Rome Flynn, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Violette Linnz, Indiana Elle, Jackson Kelly, Keith Carradine, Ana Ortiz, and Wilson Bethel.

Who is making ‘Imperfect Women’?

The series is created for television by Annie Weisman, who also serves as showrunner. If you watched “Physical” on Apple TV, you already know she understands how to build character-driven tension with a sharp edge. “Imperfect Women” is based on Araminta Hall’s novel, and Hall serves as an executive producer alongside writer Kay Oyegun.

Moss executive produces through Love & Squalor Pictures with Lindsey McManus, who originally optioned the book. Washington executive produces under her Simpson Street banner alongside Pilar Savone.

Excited for ‘Imperfect Women’ to hit Apple TV? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Imperfect Women

March 17, 2026

After a murder shatters the lives of three best friends, their decades-long bond is tested when an investigation reveals betrayals and shocking truths.