Two dramas are looking beyond their next episodes: one has secured another season before its return, while the other has set the date for its farewell. Both updates were announced on Wednesday, 7 October; here is what this Thursday evening edition means for viewers.
The News That Matters
The Hunting Wives Is Renewed for Season Three
- Announced: Wednesday 7 October 2026.
- Confirmed: Netflix has renewed The Hunting Wives for season three.
- Next season: Season two is dated 26 November on Netflix.
- UK viewing: The season-three date and UK release details are still to be confirmed.
Netflix confirmed on Wednesday that The Hunting Wives will have a third season, even though its second run has yet to premiere. Creator and showrunner Rebecca Cutter says scripts for the newly ordered season are already taking shape. The immediate diary date is 26 November, when Netflix says season two returns.
For viewers, the renewal gives the Texas-set mystery room to continue beyond the upcoming episodes without pretending its next turns are known. Netflix has not dated season three or confirmed which season-two cast members will return for it. The first season was carried by ITVX in the UK; Netflix’s announcement does not settle every UK viewing detail for the new run, so check the local listing nearer November.
The Empress Sets Its Final Season for 12 November
- Announced: Wednesday 7 October 2026.
- Release: 12 November 2026.
- Viewing: Netflix worldwide, including the UK and US.
- Format: Six-part third and final season.
Netflix released a trailer and artwork on Wednesday for the third and final season of The Empress, and confirmed a worldwide Netflix premiere on 12 November. Devrim Lingnau Islamoğlu returns as Elisabeth alongside Philip Froissant as Franz. The new season brings their story to a planned six-part conclusion.
That makes this a firmer viewing choice than a vague return promise: UK and US subscribers have the same date. The trailer points towards a difficult chapter after war and conflict at court, but the series’ outcome is best left for the episodes. Netflix has not used the announcement to promise a further season, so this is the farewell currently on the calendar.
Movieversalfilm Takeaway
The Hunting Wives has a future beyond its November return, although season three has no date and UK availability needs a local confirmation. The Empress offers the clearer plan: its six-part final season arrives worldwide on Netflix on 12 November.
Which would you make time for first: the return of The Hunting Wives or the finale of The Empress?