Who Stars In Apple TV’s Psychological Thriller

Apple TV boasts an absolutely outstanding cast in its psychological thriller Imperfect Women. The series, which premiered its first two episodes on March 18, 2026, is based on the book of the same name by author Araminta Hall. The TV adaptation is created by Annie Weisman, who previously served as the showrunner for Apple TV’s Physical and Fox’s Almost Family. Imperfect Women will consist of eight episodes, released weekly on Apple TV.

Imperfect Women revolves around the devastating end to a decades-long friendship between three women as one of them, Nancy, is found murdered. The surviving two, Eleanor and Mary, knew that Nancy had secrets, but as they begin to search for answers, they realize that Nancy had been spiraling before their eyes without their notice. They’re determined to discover some truths and put their guilt to rest. This becomes tricky, however, since Eleanor and Mary have their own secrets, passions, and resentments that they don’t want to come to the surface.

Imperfect Women is all suspense and guilty-pleasure messiness, led by a cast of absolute icons. Apple TV couldn’t go wrong with names like Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, and Kate Mara, all of whom serve as the show’s titular, flawed central characters. They are joined by a supporting cast of characters who serve as lovers, suspects, friends, and the detectives ruthlessly digging for answers.

Kerry Washington As Eleanor

Date Of Birth: January 31, 1977

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New York City native Kerry Washington began her movie and TV career appearing in a variety of procedurals, landing her first recurring roles in 100 Centre Street in 2001 and Boston Legal in 2005. She gained wider recognition when she took on the primary role of Olivia Pope in 2012’s Scandal, leading to highly celebrated performances in Django Unchained (2012), Confirmation (2016), Little Fires Everywhere (2020), Unprisoned (2023 – 2024), and more.

Washington plays Eleanor in Imperfect Women, a philanthropist from a wealthy family whose best friend is found murdered. Eleanor is devastated by the loss, but as Imperfect Women stretches into the mystery, her own secrets begin to rise to the surface.

Elisabeth Moss As Mary

Date Of Birth: July 24, 1982

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Born in Los Angeles, California, Elisabeth Moss gained recognition as a child for her role as Zoey Bartlet in the TV drama The West Wing. In adulthood, she had her breakout role on the TV show Mad Men, where she played Peggy Olson. This was followed by projects like Queen of Earth and Top of the Lake before she claimed her most celebrated role as June Osborne in Hulu’s The Handmaid‘s Tale, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Moss plays Mary in Imperfect Women, Eleanor and Nancy’s best friend. Mary is rather different from the other two, living a middle-class life with her husband and three children. She’s emotional and passionate, though she hides just as many secrets as her wealthy pals.

Kate Mara As Nancy

Date Of Birth: February 27, 1983

Born in Bedford, New York, Kate Mara began her career as a child in the 1990s, ultimately claiming her first recurring role in 2003 with Nip/Tuck. In 2011, she played Hayden McClaine in the first season of the horror anthology series American Horror Story, just before appearing as Zoe Barnes in 2013’s House of Cards, a role that earned her widespread notoriety and a Primetime Emmy nomination. Mara has since starred in 2020’s A Teacher, an episode of Black Mirror, and the 2023 miniseries Class of ’09.

Mara plays Imperfect Women‘s murder victim, Nancy, who is found dead after a night out with Eleanor and Mary. Nancy is a philanthropist and homemaker, married to the heir of one of LA’s most powerful families. Just like her pals in Imperfect Women, Nancy’s story is packed full of secrets, though hers will be a lot more difficult to uncover.

Imperfect Women Supporting Cast and Characters

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Joel Kinnaman as Robert – Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman plays Nancy’s husband, Robert, in Imperfect Women. Kinnaman is known for his performance in Easy Money, Johan Falk, The Killing, Altered Carbon, and For All Mankind. Robert is devastated by Nancy’s death, though it’s not long before he begins to learn about all she was hiding from him.

Corey Stoll as Howard – Best known for House of Cards, Corey Stoll plays Mary’s husband, Howard, in Imperfect Women. Howard is a devoted partner and great father, though it’s clear he is struggling to provide for his family. He’s also deeply concerned for his wife as she spirals following Nancy’s death.

Rome Flynn as Jordan – Rome Flynn, known for The Bold and the Beautiful and How to Get Away with Murder, plays Jordan in Imperfect Women, Eleanor’s colleague and lover. Though Eleanor doesn’t take this relationship particularly seriously, Jordan appears to be all in on their connection.

Ana Ortiz as Detective Ganz – Known for Ugly Betty, Boston Legal, and Over There, Ana Ortiz plays Detective Ganz in Imperfect Women. Ganz is heading the charge in Nancy’s murder investigation and has the ability to play both good-cop and bad-cop all on her own.

Leslie Odom Jr. as Donavan – Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr, best known for playing Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton, plays Eleanor’s brother Donavan in Imperfect Women. Donavan serves as a sort of patriarch of their extremely powerful family and therefore takes a strong interest in what his sister gets up to (and where she pokes her nose).

Release Date

March 17, 2026

Network

Apple TV

Directors

Lesli Linka Glatter