Episode 8 of "The Hunting Wives" kicks off in 2014, painting a vivid picture of Sophie amidst her wild-child era. She finds herself indulging in cocaine and mingling with her friend, who unexpectedly plants a kiss on her lips. Sophie is momentarily stunned by her roommate's advances, but it soon becomes apparent that these sentiments weren't entirely unforeseen. We learn that Sophie had confessed her love just the previous weekend.
It's amidst this tumultuous backdrop that Sophie crosses paths with Graham. He extends an invitation to a gathering, and, as they say, the rest is a chapter etched in memory.
Elsewhere, Jed's birthday takes an unexpected turn as his ex-wife and Margo, adorned in blonde wigs, engage in a steamy encounter. Meanwhile, the police narrow their gaze on the mystery of Abby's murderer.
Switching to the present, the aftermath of Jill and Starr's deaths sends ripples through the group. Margo, Brad, Callie, and the rest of the circle hastily distance themselves from Jill, casting her as the scapegoat. The police, eager to wash their hands of the mess, appear equally convinced of Jill's guilt. Jonny, after consulting with the District Attorney, aligns with this narrative, despite reservations lingering in the air.
Salazar stands as the lone dissenter, unwilling to fully embrace this theory. Moreover, Jonny's impartiality is compromised by his connection to Callie, who fired the shot that killed Jill yet faces neither arrest nor rigorous scrutiny. Jill's phone, found in the nightstand, and her ties to a man named Chester only deepen the intrigue. Chester, incidentally, is the same individual implicated in the Louisiana robbery where Sophie's gun was used. Flynn, too, sides with the sheriff, confident they've apprehended the killer.
With these developments, Sophie is cleared of any wrongdoing. However, before parting ways, Jonny issues her a stern warning, urging her to steer clear of trouble.
What transpires in Callie's life is nothing short of fascinating. Amidst the chaos, she emerges as the unlikely beneficiary, being hailed as a hero and even featuring on a crime series portraying her as a "gallant savior." Her accomplishments don't end there; she secures a Bronze Medal at the esteemed 2018 Shooting Championship, paving the way for a newfound opportunity to shine on a reality TV show.
Later, over a cup of coffee, Callie confesses her love to Margo, but her sentiments are met with a cold shoulder. Margo confesses that her romantic feelings for Callie have waned. However, when Callie mentions that she "sees her" for who she truly is, Margo makes a startling realization – Callie was the blackmailer all along. Though she justifies it as a "moment of weakness," the underlying motive and resentment are palpable.
Meanwhile, Sophie returns home to find Graham awaiting her, and their conversation about their relationship leads Sophie to conclude that they need a break for her to sort through her feelings. Driven by this realization, Sophie promptly visits Margo and the two share an intimate moment. In the bathroom afterward, Sophie's eyes fall upon a pack of tampons in the drawer, an anomaly considering Margo had earlier mentioned in episode 1 that she couldn't use them.
This discovery prompts Sophie to ponder the possibilities – could Margo be pregnant or have recently undergone an abortion? Seeking clarity, Sophie confronts Brad about Abby's abortion, only to find out that it was a case of mistaken identity. Abby was never pregnant; it was Margo all along. Brad's earlier references to "his girlfriend" had actually been about Margo, leading Pete to erroneously assume it was Abby. Thus, the threads of their intertwined lives become even more tangled and intriguing.
Does Margo finally confess her secrets? Upon returning home, Sophie confesses to Graham that she has been unfaithful to him with Margo, omitting any mention of Jamie. Asserting that the affair is over, she inadvertently prompts Graham to leave in the dead of night. Simultaneously, Margo unburdens herself to Jed, revealing her infidelity with Brad, along with her pregnancy and subsequent abortion. Jed's reaction differs starkly from Graham's; furious, he slaps her across the face and ejects her from their home. Desperate and homeless, Margo seeks refuge with her brother, where she confronts the shattering realization of her life unraveling and ponders whether to surrender herself to the consequences. Kyle insists she remain silent and pull herself together.
Later, Margo visits Callie, weaving a tale about Sophie spreading rumors and engaging in a "power game" against her.
How does "The Hunting Wives" conclude? Sophie, seeking solace in alcohol, ventures onto the road, where Kyle appears in his truck. He commands her to pull over, but when he exits the vehicle to chase her, she accelerates, striking him down. Rather than fleeing, she transports his lifeless body to the woods, seemingly intent on concealing it.
Intriguingly, Margo calls Kyle's phone, which Sophie answers for reasons unknown. Though silent, Sophie's trembling breaths are audible to Margo over the line. Sophie ultimately hurls Kyle's body over a cliff, submerging it in the water below and concealing the evidence from the authorities. However, Salazar and Flynn discover Kyle's abandoned car and begin to unravel the mystery. The series concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving us without definitive answers to the unfolding drama.
