Apple TV has dropped the first official trailer for “Imperfect Women,” an upcoming psychological thriller limited series starring Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington. The eight-episode show, which also features Kate Mara in a pivotal role, is set to premiere globally on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The streaming service released the full trailer on February 18, giving audiences their best look yet at the tense drama based on Araminta Hall’s 2021 novel of the same name. The series brings together three acclaimed actresses as college friends whose lives are upended by an unexpected death .
What Is “Imperfect Women” About?
The series centers on three women who have maintained a close friendship since their college days. Elisabeth Moss plays Mary, Kerry Washington portrays Eleanor, and Kate Mara takes on the role of Nancy. When Nancy dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances, the remaining two friends must piece together what really happened .
As Mary and Eleanor dig deeper into their friend’s death, they begin uncovering secrets Nancy kept hidden. The investigation forces them to question everything they thought they knew about their decades-long bond. The trailer ends with a chilling line that sets the tone: “What the three of you had, I don’t even know what to call it, but it wasn’t friendship” .
The official synopsis describes the show as exploring “guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably.” As the investigation unfolds, so does “the truth about how even the closest friendships may not be what they seem” .
Who Stars in the Series?
Beyond the powerhouse trio of Moss, Washington, and Mara, “Imperfect Women” boasts an extensive ensemble cast with familiar faces from television and film.
The supporting cast includes Joel Kinnaman (“For All Mankind”), Corey Stoll (“Billions”), Leslie Odom Jr. (“Hamilton”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”), Jill Wagner, Rome Flynn, Keith Carradine, Ana Ortiz (“Ugly Betty”), and Wilson Bethel. Also joining are Audrey Zahn, Violette Linnz, Indiana Elle, Jackson Kelly, and Sherri Saum .
This marks a reunion of sorts for Moss and Washington, both Emmy Award winners who also serve as executive producers on the project .
Who Created “Imperfect Women”?
Annie Weisman created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. This marks Weisman’s return to Apple TV following her critically acclaimed dramedy “Physical,” which starred Rose Byrne and ran for three seasons .
The series is adapted from Araminta Hall’s novel, and Hall herself serves as an executive producer alongside writer Kay Oyegun. Director Lesli Linka Glatter (“Homeland,” “Love & Death”) directs and executive produces episodes one, four, and five .
Production Credits and Executive Producers
“Imperfect Women” is a co-production between 20th Television and Apple Studios. The project came together through multiple production companies with strong ties to its leading actresses.
Elisabeth Moss and her producing partner Lindsey McManus initially optioned the book through their company Love & Squalor Pictures. Kerry Washington executive produces through her Simpson Street banner alongside Pilar Savone .
When and Where to Watch
The first two episodes of “Imperfect Women” will premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Following the debut, new episodes will release every Wednesday through the season finale on April 29, 2026 .
Global Streaming Availability
Apple TV is available in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Viewers can access the service through:
- United States, Canada, UK, Australia, India: Available on the Apple TV app across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K devices
- Smart TVs: Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and other popular brands
- Streaming devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV
- Gaming consoles: PlayStation and Xbox
- Web browsers: Access at tv.apple.com
What Does the Trailer Reveal?
The newly released trailer offers glimpses of the show’s dual timeline structure, featuring flashbacks to the women’s younger days alongside the present-day investigation. Kate Mara’s character Nancy appears in several key scenes, including a moment where she says: “Part of me thinks we will get through anything right. Then the louder part of me is like, might as well burn it to the ground” .
The footage shows Mary and Eleanor in an interrogation room, looking distraught as they face questions about their relationship with the deceased. Other scenes hint at complicated romantic entanglements involving Joel Kinnaman’s character and potential suspects in Nancy’s death .
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Why This Series Matters
“Imperfect Women” brings together two of television’s most respected actresses in a project where they hold significant creative control. For Elisabeth Moss, the series continues her track record of choosing complex, dark material following her Emmy-nominated work in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Top of the Lake,” and “Shining Girls” .
Kerry Washington, known for her iconic role in “Scandal,” has focused in recent years on producing and starring in projects centered on women facing high-stakes situations. Her Simpson Street production company has developed multiple series and films with this focus .
The show also marks Annie Weisman’s return to Apple TV after “Physical,” which earned praise for its unflinching look at a woman’s internal struggles. Early descriptions suggest “Imperfect Women” will similarly blend psychological depth with thriller elements .
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