‘Why Women Kill’ is Delightful
A few thoughts on season one of this humourous whodunit.
In the first season of Why Women Kill, we are introduced to three different women in three different decades living in the same house. We get to see the infidelities, the betrayals, and the difficulties that led up to murders being committed in that house — decades apart from one another.
The first season of this show is a ton of fun! All of the characters have colorful personalities that lead to some really interesting moments throughout the season.
In the 60s, Beth Ann (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a very sweet housewife on the surface. Over the course of the season, we learn there’s more to her than meets the eye. Though she appears to be doe-eyed and naive, she has been through some difficult circumstances and is a survivor. It’s fascinating to watch her regain her agency and take control of her life in sometimes logical and other times bonkers ways.
In the 80s, we meet Simone (Lucy Liu). She has been married multiple times and has a taste for the finer things in life. She has come from very little and has made a name for herself. Simone is very wealthy and loves to gossip and flaunt her perfect life to those around her. But we also learn that there’s more to her. She’s actually very thoughtful and tender to those that she…
