Where was Netflix’s ‘The Hunting Wives’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locations
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- Netflix filmed "The Hunting Wives" in Charlotte, using local sites as Maple Brook, Texas.
- Falcon Trail and Lake Norman locations add suspense and luxury to key scenes.
- Coyote Joe’s offers fans a real-life venue featured in the fictional storyline.
Netflix’s latest drama series “The Hunting Wives” shines a spotlight on the Queen City, with many of its local landmarks doubling as the fictional town of Maple Brook, Texas.
Based on the novel by May Cobb, the eight-episode series follows Sophie, who moves to East Texas and becomes embroiled in the secrets and scandals of a group of local wives. The show, which premiered on Monday, July 21, turns familiar sights and businesses in the Charlotte area into a key part of its southern murder story.
Downtown Mooresville
Location: Main Street, Mooresville, NC
The charming streets of Downtown Mooresville were transformed into the small town of Maple Brook, according to Queen City News, giving the series an authentic, cozy feel. In the first episode, Sophie is seen browsing local stores and checking out the farmers market, capturing the essence of a quiet day in a tight-knit town.
Falcon Trail Trailhead
Location: Richfield Park Rd, Richfield, NC 28137
Outdoor sequences set in the wild surrounding Maple Brook were filmed at Falcon Trail Trailhead, according to 4filming.com. The rugged beauty of the woods provides a fitting setting for the series’ hunting-themed scenes. The dense woods surrounding the trail offer an atmospheric backdrop for the series’ moments of suspense in every episode.
Azalea Retreat at Lake Norman
Location: 8973 Azalea Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
A key location in the series is Azalea Retreat at Lake Norman, a luxurious retreat where the show’s central group of wives regularly escape for weekend getaways, according to 4filming.com. With its intimate, cozy atmosphere, the retreat becomes a central hub for pivotal moments throughout the series, starting with episode one.
Dilworth Tasting Room
Location: 300 E Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
For the show’s upscale social gatherings, the Dilworth Tasting Room served as the ideal setting. The location’s modern yet inviting vibe helped elevate the tension in several key social scenes throughout the series, like at the fundraiser event in episode one.
“You may see your favorite DTR spot on the show,” Dilworth Tasting Room’s Instagram account commented on a CharlotteFive post this summer, adding a magnifying glass emoji.
Coyote Joe’s
Location: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208
While many of the filming locations in “The Hunting Wives” are fictional, Coyote Joe’s is a real-life establishment. The bar serves as the go-to spot in Maple Brook for a fun night out. In the first and seventh episode, the main characters are seen unwinding with drinks, dancing to country music, and letting loose after a series of tense events.
Fans of the show can visit the real Coyote Joe’s, which features a lively wooden interior, neon signs and a large dance floor for live music, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
Pie in the Sky
Location: 250 South Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Pie in the Sky Pizza, a real-life location, also makes an appearance in the show. In episode seven, it’s depicted as a typical first job for local high school students. Jamie’s working there, and Sophie talks to him.
The Park Church
Location: 6029 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
The show makes sure all the characters, even the ones with questionable morals, have a seat in a place of worship. The Park Church acts as the local church, the one place where everyone comes together and confronts each other face-to-face. The church is featured throughout the season, starting with episode two.
What-A-Burger
Location: 210 S Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
A fast-food stop is made in episode two when an unexpected customer walks in. What-A-Burger is the place where our youngest character in the mix, Abby, starts to realize there may be more than meets the eye when it comes to the town and her boyfriend.
Chapter 6
Location: 2151 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Chapter 6 was featured in episode eight, the finale. The Mediterranean restaurant acted as the perfect bright, open space for two characters to have a lunch date and connect the final dots that were needed to reveal the remaining secrets.
Chyna Blackmon contributed to this story, which has been updated with additional locations.
This story was originally published July 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM with the headline "Where was Netflix’s ‘The Hunting Wives’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locations."