Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, and Kate Mara Star in New Apple TV Thriller "Imperfect Women"

The limited series explores the fracturing of a decades-long friendship after one of the friends is mysteriously murdered.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:07pm

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The new Apple TV series "Imperfect Women" follows three college friends living in and around Los Angeles - Mary (Elisabeth Moss), Eleanor (Kerry Washington), and Nancy (Kate Mara). Their close-knit bond is shattered when Nancy is found dead in an apparent homicide. As Eleanor and Mary search for answers, they uncover deep secrets within their friendship that force them to confront how little they may have truly known about each other.

Why it matters

"Imperfect Women" delves into the complex emotional fallout that can occur when long-standing relationships are tested by trauma and loss. The series explores how pain, guilt, and suspicion can strain even the closest of friendships, raising questions about the nature of intimacy and trust.

The details

The eight-episode limited series is an adaptation of Araminta Hall's novel of the same name, developed for Apple TV by showrunner Annie Weisman. Kerry Washington, who also serves as an executive producer, has described the show as an exploration of "how relationships unravel [during the grieving process] and people come to terms with who they are."

  • The first two episodes of "Imperfect Women" premiered on Apple TV on March 18, 2026.
  • New episodes will be released every Wednesday at 3 a.m. ET, leading up to the finale on April 29, 2026.

The players

Kerry Washington

An American actress who portrays the character of Eleanor and also serves as an executive producer on the series.

Elisabeth Moss

An American actress who portrays the character of Mary and also serves as an executive producer on the series.

Kate Mara

An American actress who portrays the character of Nancy, the friend who is mysteriously murdered.

Annie Weisman

The showrunner who developed the Apple TV series based on the novel "Imperfect Women" by Araminta Hall.

Araminta Hall

The author whose novel "Imperfect Women" serves as the basis for the Apple TV series.

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What they’re saying

“It feels cheap to call it a friendship...[it was] like a kinship, from deep in our souls.”

— Eleanor

“Imperfect Women" is an exploration of how relationships unravel [during the grieving process] and people come to terms with who they are.”

— Kerry Washington, Executive Producer

What’s next

The series will continue to release new episodes every Wednesday at 3 a.m. ET, leading up to the finale on April 29, 2026.

The takeaway

"Imperfect Women" delves into the complex emotional dynamics of long-standing friendships, exploring how trauma, loss, and the uncovering of deep secrets can irrevocably strain even the closest of bonds. The series offers a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of the nature of intimacy, trust, and self-discovery.