Imperfect Women Premieres on Apple TV A new psychological thriller titled Imperfect Women is set to premiere on Apple TV later this month. The eight-episode series, created for television by Annie Weisman, stars Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss, who also executive produce the project. Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, the limited series delves into a crime that disrupts the lives of three close friends, exploring themes of guilt, retribution, love, betrayal, and the irreversible compromises people make in their lives. The story unfolds as the investigation into the crime progresses, revealing the complexities of the women’s friendship and the hidden truths that challenge their perceptions of one another. The ensemble cast includes Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll, Leslie Odom Jr., Audrey Zahn, Jill Wagner, Rome Flynn, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Violette Linnz, Indiana Elle, Jackson Kelly, Keith Carradine, Ana Ortiz, Wilson Bethel, and Sherri Saum. Imperfect Women is a co-production between 20th Television and Apple Studios. Weisman, who also serves as showrunner, marks her latest collaboration with Apple TV following the critically acclaimed dramedy Physical. The series is executive produced by Moss and Lindsey McManus, who initially optioned the book through their production company Love & Squalor Pictures. Kerry Washington executive produces under her Simpson Street banner alongside Pilar Savone. Author Araminta Hall and writer Kay Oyegun also serve as executive producers. Lesli Linka Glatter, known for her work on Homeland and Love & Death, directs and executive produces episodes one, four, and five. The first two episodes will debut on Wednesday, 18 March, followed by weekly releases on Apple TV.#kerry_washington #araminta_hall #apple_tv #annie_weisman #elisabeth_moss
Kerry Washington stars in Apple TV thriller Imperfect Women, launches March 18 after Lifetime Achievement honor Kerry Washington has been recognized with a career-defining honor as she prepares to debut her most ambitious Apple TV+ project yet. The acclaimed actress received the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a milestone in her decades-long career. Just weeks later, she launches Imperfect Women, an eight-episode psychological thriller adapted from Araminta Hall’s bestselling novel, set to premiere on Apple TV on March 18, 2026. The series represents Washington’s return to prestige drama and her most complex role to date. The cast of Imperfect Women includes Elisabeth Moss, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll, and Leslie Odom Jr., forming a star-studded ensemble. The limited series explores the fractured friendship of three women whose lives are upended by a crime, delving into themes of guilt, retribution, love, and betrayal. Washington portrays Eleanor, one-third of the trio, a character demanding emotional depth and moral complexity. The show’s director, Lesli Linka Glatter, known for her work on Homeland and Love and Death, shapes the visual narrative, while the ensemble’s chemistry becomes central to the story’s emotional core. The timing of Washington’s award and the series’ launch is deliberate, symbolizing her evolution beyond acting into production, directing, and activism. The ESSENCE honor celebrates her impact as a storyteller, acknowledging her role in shaping narratives rather than simply starring in them. Washington’s Simpson Street production banner highlights her commitment to uplifting emerging voices in the industry.#kerry_washington #essence_black_women_in_hollywood #imperfect_women #araminta_hall #apple_tv
