15 Shows to Watch After 'Imperfect Women'

15 Shows to Watch After 'Imperfect Women'

Amelia Brooks
March 18, 2026 15 items

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Twisting secrets, tangled friendships, and the fallout from long-buried truths, these are the ingredients that make Imperfect Women so addictive. Shows in this lineup tap into that same energy. It’s not just about edge-of-your-seat suspense; the drama digs deep into messy relationships and complicated families, whether set in glossy suburbs or small towns where everyone’s business gets around.

Whether you’re drawn to the psychological games of Big Little Lies, the slow-burn intrigue in Broadchurch, or the emotional punch of Mare of Easttown, there’s something here for every mood. We've made it easy to keep your next binge within reach with handy “Where to Watch” links, so you can jump right into your next obsession. Settle in and get ready for stories that challenge loyalties, unravel secrets, and keep you guessing until the very end, just like Imperfect Women does so well.

Help shape these rankings by voting on this list of 15 Shows to Watch After 'Imperfect Women'
This list is dynamically ranked based on user voting. The order reflects the consensus of our voters and is not influenced by paid placements or editorial bias.

  • Dead to Me
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    1 votes

    Why you'll like this show:

    Dead to Me thrives on quick-witted dialogue and unpredictable twists, blending comedy with genuine emotional stakes as two women form a connection built on secrets. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini play off each other with chemistry that makes every scene snap. The series explores friendship’s messy side, leaning into grief, guilt, and moral gray areas without losing its sharp sense of humor. Its brisk pacing keeps the tension tight as revelations pile up.

    What the show is about:

    A strong friendship blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret.
    • Actors: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Max Jenkins, Sam McCarthy
    • Premiered: May 3, 2019
    • The Good Place
      1The Good Place
       
       
      11 Votes
    • Good Girls
      2Good Girls
       
       
      46 Votes
    • Fleabag
      3Fleabag
       
       
      22 Votes
    • Russian Doll
      4Russian Doll
       
       
      24 Votes
  • Little Fires Everywhere
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    Why you'll like this show:

    With its 1990s suburban backdrop, Little Fires Everywhere digs into race, privilege, motherhood, and the complicated rules that govern female friendships. Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon embody characters locked in ideological, and deeply personal, conflict. The show’s storytelling unfolds through multiple perspectives, allowing for complex moral questions and shifting sympathies. Style-wise, it balances polished visuals with simmering emotional intensity.

    What the show is about:

    The intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter.
    • Actors: Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Joshua Jackson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jade Pettyjohn
    • Premiered: March 18, 2020
  • The Sinner
    3
    1 votes

    Why you'll like this show:

    Each season of The Sinner peels back psychological layers, focusing on ordinary people whose darkest impulses come to the surface under extraordinary pressure. Bill Pullman’s quietly intense detective digs into motives rather than just facts, making every investigation feel deeply personal. The show’s structure keeps viewers guessing, nothing is straightforward, and every reveal adds depth rather than just shock value. Its moody atmosphere and attention to trauma make every story feel raw and immediate.

    What the show is about:

    A crime-drama anthology that investigates the psychological motives behind homicides.
    • Actors: Bill Pullman, Jessica Hecht, Frances Fisher, Alice Kremelberg, Neal Huff
    • Premiered: August 2, 2017
    • Broadchurch
      1Broadchurch
       
       
      60 Votes
    • Zodiac
      2Zodiac
       
       
      46 Votes
    • True Detective
      3True Detective
       
       
      56 Votes
    • Fargo
      4Fargo
       
       
      18 Votes
  • Why you'll like this show:

    Beneath its bright colors and suburban satire, Desperate Housewives digs into envy, betrayal, friendship, and ambition among women who know each other far too well, and not at all. The narration gives everything a knowing wink while still delivering real emotional stakes when secrets unravel or loyalties shift. Each character gets room to grow through scandal after scandal; even the most outrageous plots land with surprising resonance thanks to sharp writing and ensemble chemistry.

    What the show is about:

    Mary Alice comments on her Wisteria Lane neighbors from the afterlife.
    • Actors: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Vanessa Williams
    • Premiered: October 3, 2004
    • Eva Longoria
      1Eva Longoria
       
       
      41 Votes
    • Marcia Cross
      2Marcia Cross
       
       
      30 Votes
    • Nicollette Sheridan
      3Nicollette Sheridan
       
       
      30 Votes
    • Teri Hatcher
      4Teri Hatcher
       
       
      26 Votes
  • The Affair
    5
    0 votes

    Why you'll like this show:

    The Affair stands apart by using multiple perspectives to show how memory and truth shift depending on who’s telling the story. Ruth Wilson and Dominic West lead an ensemble that isn’t afraid to be messy or vulnerable as their characters’ choices spiral into real-world consequences. The show is visually inventive, subtle changes in costumes or settings clue viewers into characters’ inner lives. Themes of infidelity, guilt, and self-deception are approached with sensitivity but never shied away from.

    What the show is about:

    Noah, Alison, Helen and Cole are on separate journeys with a fresh start.
    • Actors: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, Joshua Jackson, Catalina Sandino Moreno
    • Premiered: October 12, 2014
  • Big Sky
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    6
    0 votes

    Why you'll like this show:

    With sweeping landscapes contrasted against dark criminal plots, Big Sky balances procedural elements with ongoing character arcs about trust and betrayal under extreme pressure. Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury anchor the story as investigators who don’t always see eye-to-eye but are bound by urgency to uncover what’s really happening beneath Montana’s open skies. The series keeps stakes high with unexpected twists while digging into family dynamics, psychological trauma, and moral ambiguity.

    What the show is about:

    Private detectives Cassie and Cody, along with Cody's estranged wife, search for kidnapped sisters.
    • Actors: Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Brian Geraghty, DeDee Pfeiffer, Omar Metwally
    • Premiered: November 17, 2020
    • Mare of Easttown
      1Mare of Easttown
       
       
      23 Votes
    • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
      2Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
       
       
      18 Votes
    • How to Get Away with Murder
      3How to Get Away with Murder
       
       
      18 Votes
    • Sharp Objects
      4Sharp Objects
       
       
      18 Votes