Apple TV’s Imperfect Women Is Dominating on Streaming Despite Mixed Reviews

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Psychological thrillers are incredibly popular on streaming services in 2026. Shows like His & Hers on Netflix and 56 Days on Prime Video, with their surprising plots and hidden truths, are constantly being talked about. That’s why Apple TV’s new thriller, Imperfect Women, is also a huge hit.

According to FlixPatrol, Imperfect Women is currently the second most popular show on Apple TV globally. In the U.S., the thrilling miniseries ranks at number two, and it actually hit number one in countries like Bulgaria, Lebanon, and Norway. The show premiered on March 18th, and new episodes are released every Wednesday.

What Is Apple TV’s Imperfect Women About?

Imperfect Women is a television series based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same title. The show boasts a talented cast including Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll. It centers around a murder investigation and the hidden secrets within a group of friends and family, with shocking discoveries that dramatically change their lives.

Imperfect Women centers around the lives of three friends—Mary, Eleanor, and Nancy. When Nancy is murdered, the story shifts to an investigation that reveals hidden secrets about Nancy, her family, and the complex history of her friendship with Mary and Eleanor.

The popularity of shows like 56 Days demonstrates that crime thrillers are consistently successful on TV. Similar to hit series on Netflix and Prime Video, Imperfect Women is also adapted from a novel and explores long-held secrets. These kinds of shows are often incredibly captivating, which helps them become streaming successes even when critics have differing opinions.

Imperfect Women Wasn’t a Hit with Critics

The psychological thriller currently has a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews from critics. In a review for The Hollywood Reporter, Daniel Fienberg noted that while Imperfect Women isn’t the worst of its kind, it’s so late to the genre that its lack of originality is more frustrating than if it were simply poorly made.

The movie hasn’t been well-received by audiences either, earning a low 34% score on the Popcornmeter and a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb. Nick Schager of The Daily Beast noted that while the film isn’t particularly original or satisfying, fans of steamy mysteries about close friends and hidden secrets will likely enjoy it.

The show’s popularity on streaming platforms, even with mixed reviews, likely comes down to its engaging plot. Stories filled with mystery, unexpected twists, and betrayals are simply enjoyable to watch. As Lucy Mangan of The Guardian put it, it’s “Imperfect, then, definitely. But escapist fun enough.” That’s probably why Imperfect Women is gaining traction on streaming charts.

Even though critics haven’t fully embraced it yet, Imperfect Women still has a chance to win over audiences. With only two of its eight episodes released so far on Apple TV+, the series could become a popular crime thriller as the remaining episodes air.

Imperfect Women is available to stream on Apple TV.

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2026-03-22 21:10