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Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 Premieres to Poor Reviews

Nicole Kidman returns as Masha Dmitrichenko for a new psychedelic retreat in the Austrian Alps, but critics highlight weak writing and execution.

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Overview

  • The second season of Hulu's 'Nine Perfect Strangers' debuts on May 21, 2025, with Nicole Kidman reprising her role as Masha Dmitrichenko.
  • Set in the Austrian Alps, the season follows nine new characters undergoing a wellness retreat centered on psychedelic therapy.
  • Early reviews are predominantly negative, with critics citing a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and criticizing the writing and lack of depth in character development.
  • The ensemble cast includes notable names like Henry Golding, Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, and Annie Murphy, though many performances are described as underutilized.
  • The series has shifted to an anthology format, departing from Liane Moriarty’s original novel, but struggles to balance its ambitious themes and narrative coherence.