Apple TV+ is launching a new prestige thriller next week, and early reviews are mixed. Imperfect Women premieres March 18 with two episodes, starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara. The series is based on a novel of the same name and examines a crime that shatters a decades-long friendship between three women.

Early reviews from AV Club, ScreenRant, and Fandom Wire paint a picture of a character-driven drama with predictable mystery elements. Critics praise the sharp character development and complex relationships, but note the central mystery follows familiar genre patterns. The show appears to follow the Big Little Lies formula of wealthy women navigating crime and secrets.

With a $12.99 monthly subscription or availability through Apple One bundles, Apple TV+ continues building its prestige content library. While Imperfect Women may not reinvent the murder-mystery format, it offers the kind of character-focused storytelling that has become Apple's signature approach to original programming. Fans of ensemble dramas with strong female leads will likely find it worth watching, though those seeking groundbreaking plot twists might be disappointed.