What Is The Hunting Party? NBC’s Crime Thriller Explained – Cast, Seasons & Where to Watch
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Image (L to R) Patrick Sabongui as Jacob Hassani, Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca Henderson in The Hunting Party (Photo Courtesy of David Astorga-NBC)
The Hunting Party is a 2025 American crime thriller television series created by JJ Bailey, with Jake Coburn (Quantico) serving as co-showrunner. The show originally premiered on NBC on February 3, 2025, airing Mondays at 10/9c, and is available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
The series follows an elite team of investigators tasked with tracking down dangerous fugitives who escape from a top-secret, off-the-books containment facility. With high-stakes chases, complex psychological profiles, and a growing conspiracy behind the escape, The Hunting Party blends procedural pacing with serialized mystery.
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Image (L to R) Sarah Garcia as Jennifer Morales, Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca Henderson, Nick Wechsler as Oliver Odell, and Patrick Sabongui as Ryan Hassani in The Hunting Party (Photo Courtesy of David Astorga-NBC)
Cast and Characters
Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca “Bex” HendersonA brilliant former FBI profiler brought out of early retirement to lead the mission.
Josh McKenzie as Shane Florence A former soldier turned prison guard with firsthand knowledge of the facility and its inmates.
Sara Garcia as Jennifer Morales An Army major and intelligence officer specializing in tactical strategy and surveillance.
Patrick Sabongui as Ryan Hassani A CIA agent assigned to protect classified interests tied to the prison’s existence.
Nick Wechsler as Oliver Odell Bex’s former FBI partner whose past with her complicates their mission.
Season 1 Recap
Season 1 opens with a breach at a covert prison housing high-risk, off-the-record inmates—dangerous criminals the world isn’t supposed to know exist. The breakout forces various government agencies to form a crisis response unit known as "The Hunting Party."
Each episode of Season 1 focuses on tracking one or more fugitives, while simultaneously peeling back layers of government corruption and personal secrets among the team. As the series progresses, it becomes clear that the escape may have been more than just an accident
Season 2 Preview
Following the events of Season 1, The Hunting Party Season 2 is expected to explore deeper government involvement, the true origins of the prison system, and new internal tensions among team members. With fugitives still at large and political forces closing in, the second season raises the stakes both professionally and personally.
As of 2025, The Hunting Party has two seasons, with a third season yet to be confirmed. Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in fall 2025, moving to Thursday nights at 10/9c on NBC.
Critical Reception
Reception to The Hunting Party was mixed to positive. Critics praised the performances of Melissa Roxburgh and Patrick Sabongui, and some compared the show's tone to The Blacklist or Quantico. Others noted that the series leaned heavily on familiar procedural formulas but appreciated the layered conspiracy narrative.
While not a breakout hit, the show’s consistent ratings and fan engagement led to its renewal.
Where to Watch
Broadcast: NBC (Mondays during Season 1, Thursdays for Season 2)
Streaming: Peacock (next-day streaming)
Past episodes are available to stream on Peacock, including the full first season and select previews of upcoming content.
Did You Know?
The Hunting Party is Melissa Roxburgh’s first lead role after Manifest.
The prison concept is loosely inspired by real-world “black site” facilities.
Actor Nick Wechsler previously starred in multiple mystery-thriller series, including Revenge and This Is Us.
Note: This page was last updated in May 2025. Check NBC or Peacock for the latest episode list.
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