“Saturday Night Live” recently took a humorous jab at the popular Netflix series “The Hunting Wives,” which was recently confirmed for a second season. During a sketch featuring host Amy Poehler and guest Aubrey Plaza, the show lampooned the streaming hit and the surrounding cultural reactions to it. The narrator pointed out that People magazine compared “The Hunting Wives” to “Call Me By Your Name” for a more rugged audience, humorously stating it caters to “women who shop at Bass Pro Shop.”
Poehler portrayed a character inspired by Malin Akerman’s role, dramatically shedding her top and cheerfully announcing, “Look what the cat dragged in” to kick off the imagined second season. The trailer for this playful parody was shared on social media, drawing attention to the sketch’s tongue-in-cheek nature.
While the “SNL” segment affectionately referenced “The Hunting Wives,” it also included elements of critique. The narrator commented on some of the show’s stylistic choices, mentioning “the wigs that are doing their best,” highlighting a scene where Poehler’s hairpiece hilariously shifted during an intimate moment.
Plaza’s character was depicted as a newcomer from California trying to fit into the hunting wives’ circle. The sketch made a pointed joke about the group’s reaction to her identifying as a lesbian, ultimately leading to a humorous distance initiated by the hunting wives.
In September, Netflix officially announced the return of “The Hunting Wives” for a second season. Creator Rebecca Cutter expressed her excitement, 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.”
The playful engagement by “SNL” serves not only as a celebration of the series but also invites viewers to reflect on societal norms and attitudes. The renewed enthusiasm for “The Hunting Wives” suggests that audiences can look forward to another entertaining season filled with outrageous twists and engaging storylines.