'Why Women Kill' & 7 Other Best Dramas to Binge While Waiting for Big Little Lies Season 3

The third season of Big Little Lies is finally in development, but the premiere is still far off. But we sorely miss this cocktail of opulent Californian interiors, women with secrets, a murder that changes everything, and never-ending tension.

While Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Laura Dern prepare to return to our screens, we've found something to fill the void.

1. 'Little Fires Everywhere', 2020

IMDb Score: 7.6/10

Elena is the picture-perfect wife and mother – her family is wealthy, influential, and happy. Between her children, work, book club, charity work, and fashionable outfits, Elena's daily life seems perfect.

But that changes when Mia moves into town. Mia is a single mother with no steady job, but she has artistic freedom and a bold, unfiltered perspective. Elena tries to befriend her and pacify her, which leads to a major personal tragedy.

2. 'Why Women Kill', 2019-2021

IMDb Score: 8.3/10

Three women, three eras, and betrayal in each. Though they differ in personality and lifestyle, the heroines are united by their determination to fight back and seek revenge.

They could be a quiet 60s housewife with a martini, an 80s socialite with a big mouth, or a principled modern-day lawyer.

Why Women Kill is a daring and sarcastic series that, at first glance, appears to be a stylish comedy lacking intrigue, but with a retro aesthetic. However, the show conceals many unexpected twists and secrets that propel the plot forward.

3. 'Maid', 2021

IMDb Score: 8.3/10

Alex is a young, courageous, single mother. To support herself and her daughter, she takes a job as a cleaning lady. This marks the beginning of a heartbreaking story about a woman who will do anything for her daughter.

A series of dramatic events forces us to consider the vulnerability of single mothers and how society can mercilessly break them.

Maid carefully explores one of the most difficult topics in cinema: the curse of domestic violence, which can plague generations of women.

4. 'Lady in the Lake', 2024

IMDb Score: 6.0/10

Although Maddie and Cleo live in 1960s Baltimore, their situations and destinies are completely different. One is a married Jewish woman who has nearly given up on her dreams of becoming a writer and journalist.

The other is a Black woman who works two jobs and is involved in the shady dealings of an African-American crime boss.

Fed up with her life, Maddie will soon take on a journalistic investigation into the murder of a young Jewish girl. Then, news of Cleo's death will appear in the newspapers.

5. 'My Brilliant Friend', 2018-2024

IMDb Score: 8.6/10

Elena and Lila met in elementary school in 1950s Naples and grew up together. The studious, reflective Elena and her dazzling, frighteningly talented friend, Lila, walk side by side through their entire lives, experiencing marriages, motherhood, infidelities, class barriers and violence.

Their relationship can hardly be called a friendship in the traditional sense – it's too full of rivalry, envy, admiration, dependence, and hidden pain.

It isn't pleasant, it's like a stone in your shoe, a nagging, chafing reminder that you're still going somewhere, striving for something.

6. 'Sharp Objects', 2018

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

Journalist Camille returns to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, for an assignment. A serial killer may be on the loose, and her editor hopes she will use her knowledge of the town to write an insider's story.

However, the journey to Wind Gap is harrowing for Camille. She has too many painful memories associated with her family and the death of her younger sister, Marian.

Her greatest fear is having to deal with her mother, Adora, once again. Adora is a selfish, unkind, wealthy heiress.

7. 'Mare of Easttown', 2021

IMDb Score: 8.4/10

A young woman is murdered in a small town. Detective Mare Sheehan, who has lived in Easttown her whole life, is assigned to the case. She faces many challenges, and her life is falling apart, largely due to the recent death of her son.

Like Big Little Lies, Mare of Easttown features a murder mystery. The series is also renowned for its excellent cast, which includes Kate Winslet.

8. 'Good Girls', 2018-2021

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

Three friends from suburban Detroit – Annie, Beth and Ruby – are going through hard times. Beth kicked out her cheating husband, leaving her with four children and no money, Annie can't afford a custody battle for her son, and Ruby's daughter needs an expensive operation.

Desperate, the women decide to rob a local supermarket – no one will get hurt, and the insurance company will cover the losses. The robbery is surprisingly easy and instead of $30,000, the friends make off with $500,000.

Now, they are being hunted by the police, the local mafia who laundered money through the store, and the manager who identified one of the robbers.