Apple TV+ dropped the Imperfect Women casting news, and the internet did not stay quiet for long. Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington signing on as leads was always going to draw attention, added with the executive producer credit, and the reaction doubled.To most netizens, it felt like a statement about the kind of story Apple wants to tell next. Imperfect Women adapts Araminta Hall’s novel, a psychological thriller built on long friendships, hidden guilt, and one crime that changes everything. Book readers know this story lives in the gray areas without any heroes or villains.Online discussions picked up within minutes of the announcement and many viewers praised the pairing of two Emmy winners.Moss brings intensity and emotional control that streaming thrillers rely on, while Washington brings presence and authority, especially in layered female roles.However, some fans questioned whether the casting fits the tone of the book. Others worried about seeing familiar faces shape a story meant to feel raw and unsettling. A few comments pointed at adaptation fatigue, where famous casting sometimes overshadows character detailing for book adaptations.Imperfect Women casting: Here's what netizens are sayingComment byu/Murky-Insect-7556 from discussion intelevisionReddit user @flearhcp97 expressed strong discontent towards Moss joining the cast of Imperfect Women.On the same thread, @crkokinda admits they actively avoid her work."Same. I can't bring myself to watch anything she's in."Some fans like @crabcakesandfootball question why Elisabeth Moss faces more Scientology scrutiny than Tom Cruise, suggesting that popularity and audience type shape reactions."Is there a difference between Elisabeth Moss Scientology and Tom Cruise Scientology or do people just like Cruise more?"On the same thread, others have expressed their opinion. For example, @mosstalgia noted:"Elizabeth Moss seems to choose projects like this and Handmaid’s Tale: things that appeal to audiences with progressive values. Those audiences tend to be more critical and have higher expectations than people who go to see Mission Impossible 32 for the cool explosions."Another user, @deepfriedcertified hinted that gender bias may influence why Moss receives harsher criticism than male stars"Yeah this seems to be a big part of it. I’m sure misogyny also plays a role but I doubt many of MI and Top Gun’s core audience will boycott over scientology."A portion of viewers, including @redditsuckbadly, say the disconnect pulls them out of serious dramas like The Handmaid’s Tale."It’s pretty jarring to see her in something like Handmaiden’s Tale"Meanwhile, some fans like @pike360 separated art from artist, praising Moss’s acting while deliberately ignoring her personal beliefs."She’s a brilliant actress. I just ignore the rest."Creative control becomes part of the conversationImperfect Women (Image Source: Apple TV)The discussion about Imperfect Women did not stop at acting, as Moss and Washington also sit behind the camera as executive producers.That matters more than viewers realize. Moreover, it suggests real influence over tone, pacing, and character focus. Annie Weisman’s role as writer and showrunner added confidence for many fans.Imperfect Women already feels like a talking point. And that early noise tells us one thing clearly that the series is sure to leave a mark.