Netflix's steamy drama "The Hunting Wives" got the ultimate pop culture nod with a hilarious "Saturday Night Live" spoof, and the show's real cast couldn't be more thrilled – especially with a surprise appearance by Aubrey Plaza!
TL;DR: Quick Bites from the SNL "Hunting Wives" Parody
- The "Hunting Wives" cast, including Malin Akerman and Katie Lowes, absolutely loved SNL's "Season 2 Trailer" parody.
- Amy Poehler hosted the October 11, 2025, SNL episode, stepping into the role of Margo, with Chloe Fineman as Sophie.
- Aubrey Plaza made a surprise cameo as a "new new girl," leading to a classic, ironic SNL punchline about the show's "straight but lesbian" themes.
You know a show has really hit the big time when "Saturday Night Live" comes knocking with a spot-on parody. And that's exactly what happened to Netflix's deliciously dramatic "The Hunting Wives" during the recent Season 51 episode hosted by comedy icon Amy Poehler on October 11, 2025.
The sketch, titled "The Hunting Wives Season 2 Trailer," wasn't just a funny jab; it perfectly captured the show's unique vibe that has millions of fans hooked. As the narrator quipped, it's "the straight but lesbian, horny Republican murder drama." And honestly? That sums it up pretty well!
Aubrey Plaza joined Amy Poehler on SNL for a hilarious
Amy Poehler and Aubrey Plaza Deliver Hilarity and Horniness
The SNL team didn't hold back, bringing their A-game to spoof the beloved (and often wild) series. Amy Poehler, channeling Malin Akerman's character Margo, kicked things off with a memorable (and pixelated) topless scene, welcoming Chloe Fineman's Sophie back from prison with a saucy "Look what the cat dragged in." Regular cast members Sarah Sherman and Ashley Padilla also joined the fun, drawing firearms in a "fun, sexy way," naturally.
The parody leaned into every iconic element of "The Hunting Wives": the intense female relationships, the questionable wig choices (with the narrator noting that "wigs are doing their best"), the over-the-top melodrama, and, of course, the guns. The trailer playfully teased that in this hypothetical Season 2, "Thighs will be squeezed. Guns will be drawn."
But the real showstopper was the surprise appearance by Aubrey Plaza, a frequent collaborator and friend of Poehler from their "Parks and Recreation" days. Plaza arrived as a "new new girl" from California, innocent and ready to learn. In a standout moment, the ladies sensually taught her how to make mimosas. The sketch culminated in a hilarious twist: when Plaza's character casually revealed she has a girlfriend, the other "Hunting Wives" immediately distanced themselves, pulling their guns on her in mock disgust. It was a stinging, brilliant punchline that perfectly skewered the show's "straight but lesbian" tagline.
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The Real "Hunting Wives" Cast Couldn't Get Enough of the Sketch
It turns out the real stars of "The Hunting Wives" were just as entertained as the rest of us. Malin Akerman (Margo), Katie Lowes (Jill), and Jaime Ray Newman (Callie) were seen reacting in real-time, practically screaming with laughter and disbelief as they watched the parody. Katie Lowes even shared a video of them backstage at the 35th EMA Awards Gala, eyes wide and hands over mouths.
Malin Akerman's Reaction:
"Omg @nbcsnl this is the best thing I've ever seen!!!"
– Malin Akerman, via Instagram
Akerman took to Instagram herself, declaring it "the best thing I've ever seen!!!" and jokingly teased, "Hunting wives Season 2 premiere (?!) Yessssss!!!!!". Jaime Ray Newman echoed the sentiment, posting on her Instagram stories, "SNL?!?!? Mind officially BLOWN @thehuntingwives @nbcsnl."
Katie Lowes enthusiastically posted, "HUNTING WIVES ON @nbcsnl!! We were DYING. Love you" to the SNL sketch's cast. Even co-star Brittany Snow, whose character Sophie was parodied by Chloe Fineman, jumped into the comments, adding one of the sketch's memorable lines: "It's just us and the beans baby!" May Cobb, the author of the novel "The Hunting Wives" is based on, also shared her excitement, linking to articles about the spoof.
The cast's reaction video ended with an open invitation for Aubrey Plaza to join Season 2 of their show, playfully urging, "Come play with us!" Fans online were just as thrilled, with many praising Plaza's "lezzing out on SNL" and theorizing about her potential role in the actual series. Many remarked on how perfectly the parody captured the essence of the Netflix hit, right down to the "don't watch it on a plane" warning from the fake trailer.
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What's Next for the Real "The Hunting Wives" Season 2?
While SNL's sketch gave us a taste of a hypothetical (and hysterical) future, "The Hunting Wives" is indeed returning for a second season. Netflix officially announced the renewal in September 2025, much to the delight of its dedicated fanbase. The first season, which debuted on July 21, 2025, quickly became a global hit for the streamer, spending five weeks in the Top 10.
Season 2 will continue the story beyond May Cobb's original 2021 psychological thriller novel. Creator and executive producer Rebecca Cutter shared her excitement for the upcoming season, stating, "I’m so excited to write these amazing characters again, and I can’t wait to take the audience on another sexy, twisted, batshit crazy ride through Maple Brook."
With Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Katie Lowes, and Jaime Ray Newman confirmed to return, and filming reportedly set to begin in November 2025, fans can likely expect the new season to hit Netflix sometime in 2026. Given the show's enduring popularity and now, an "SNL" stamp of approval, the anticipation for more Maple Brook madness is higher than ever!
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Sources:
- NBC Insider: Hunting Wives' Cast Has Seen SNL's Parody with Aubrey Plaza and They're Freaking Out
- ScreenRant: The Hunting Wives Back On Netflix Charts After SNL Parody
- Variety: Aubrey Plaza Joins ‘SNL’ ‘Hunting Wives’ Parody: Season 2 Amps Up Nudity, Wigs, Lesbian Love and MAGA Shotguns
- Deadline: ‘SNL’ Sends Up Netflix’s ‘The Hunting Wives’ With Special Appearance By Aubrey Plaza
- Out.com: Malin, Katie, Jaime react to Aubrey Plaza’s Hunting Wives S2 sketch: ‘Come play with us’
- Today.com: The ‘Hunting Wives’ cast reacts to ‘SNL’s’ Season 2 parody with Aubrey Plaza and Amy Poehler
- MovieWeb: ‘The Hunting Wives’ Gets a Raunchy Parody on SNL With Amy Poehler and Aubrey Plaza
- Mashable: Even Aubrey Plaza pops up as a new arrival to the neighborhood, an actual lesbian whose presence isn’t exactly welcomed by the Hunting Wives themselves.