Originally conceived as a self-contained miniseries, "Imperfect Women" is now continuing with a new story, a new setting, and Kerry Washington at its center.
Apple TV has announced a second season of "Imperfect Women," according to the announcement from Apple TV. The first season ran from March 18 to April 29, 2026, with eight episodes and was designated as a miniseries.
The new episodes don't continue the existing storyline, but rather tell a standalone story about one of the three main characters. An overview of what's new on the Apple TV streaming service this month can be found in the article Apple TV in October 2026.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Apple TV continues "Imperfect Women" with a second season.
- The film centers on Eleanor, played by Kerry Washington, who is also involved as a producer.
- The story takes place on Martha's Vineyard and is based on an original idea, no longer on the novel.
- Annie Weisman will co-lead the team with Justin Hillian.
Eleanor returns to Martha's Vineyard
The second season shifts the action to Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts. Eleanor returns to her hometown, a wealthy Black community whose idyllic surface masks secrets and scandals. These threaten to call into question everything Eleanor thought she knew about her own past.
Kerry Washington reprises her role and is also producing through her company, Simpson Street. Elisabeth Moss, who played Mary in the first season and was one of the three main actresses, remains involved as an executive producer.
New story instead of novel
The first season was based on the novel "Imperfect Women" by Araminta Hall, which was published in German under the title "Die dritte Freundin" (The Third Friend). It told the story of three friends whose decades-long friendship is shattered by a crime.
There is no script for the new episodes. Annie Weisman, who developed the series for television, is directing the second season alongside Justin Hillian, who previously worked on "The Chi" and "Snowfall." 20th Television and Apple Studios continue to produce.
The miniseries will become a series
I consider this move logical, but also a risky one. Extending a miniseries whose story has been told only works if the new season stands on its own – and that's exactly how it's designed: new plot, new location, a character viewers already know.
Anyone who hasn't seen the first season can stream all eight episodes on Apple TV. Because the second season tells its own story, watching the first isn't strictly necessary – however, only those who have seen it will know Eleanor's backstory.
Would you tune in to "Imperfect Women" if Eleanor was the sole focus – or did the show thrive on the interplay between the three friends for you? Let us know in the comments what would bring you back.
