“Why Women Kill” is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Marc Cherry, known for his work on “Desperate Housewives.” The show premiered on CBS All Access (now Paramount+) in 2019. It explores the lives of three women living in different decades—1963, 1984, and 2019—who are all dealing with infidelity and the complexities of marriage, leading to unexpected consequences, including murder.
The central theme of the show is how societal expectations of women, especially in terms of marriage and relationships, shape their actions and decisions. The women in each timeline are portrayed as being pushed to the brink by betrayal, secrecy, and emotional distress, which ultimately leads to violence. The show uses dark humor to examine themes of revenge, power, and gender dynamics, all wrapped in a murder mystery plot.
The phrase “house tale” could be referring to the domestic setting where much of the show takes place—where relationships unfold, tensions rise, and life-altering decisions are made, often behind closed doors. The home becomes the backdrop for the unraveling of these complex, and sometimes deadly, stories.
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