Cast of Why Women Kill

Ginnifer Goodwin plays Beth Ann Stanton, a 1960s housewife who discovers her husband's infidelity, leading her to drastic measures.

Allison Tolman is Alma Fillcot, a timid and awkward housewife in 1949 who becomes consumed by her desire for social acceptance.

Lucy Liu portrays Simone Grove, a sophisticated and glamorous socialite in the 1980s who finds out her husband is leading a double life.

Lana Parrilla stars as Rita Castillo, a calculating woman in the second season who seeks control over her own destiny.

Kirby Howell-Baptiste takes on the role of Taylor Harding, a free-spirited and independent interior designer. Taylor is entangled in a complicated relationship that challenges societal norms and expectations in current-day Pasadena.

Nick Frost plays Bertram Fillcot, Alma's loving husband with a dark secret in the second season.

Alexandra Daddario is Jade, a seductive and manipulative woman who complicates Taylor and Eli's marriage.

B.K. Cannon portrays Dee Fillcot, Alma and Bertram's daughter who dreams of escaping her mundane life.

Jordane Christie plays Vern Loomis, a private investigator who gets involved with several of the characters.

Reid Scott is Eli Cohen, Taylor's husband, a screenwriter who finds himself caught in a web of deceit.

Matthew Daddario plays Scooter Polarsky, a struggling actor involved with the women of the series.

Jack Davenport is the narrator, providing the dramatic voice-over that ties the stories together.