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Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 Debuts with Mixed Reviews and Low Ratings

The Hulu anthology series returns with Nicole Kidman reprising her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, but early critical reception highlights significant shortcomings.

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Overview

  • Season 2 of 'Nine Perfect Strangers' premiered on Hulu on May 21, 2025, with a two-episode launch, followed by weekly episodes through July 2.
  • Nicole Kidman reprises her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, leading a new group of nine guests at a wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps.
  • The season departs from its source material, offering an original storyline focused on psychedelic therapy and interpersonal dynamics.
  • Early reviews are largely negative, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 38%, significantly lower than the first season's 59%.
  • Critics praised the performances of the ensemble cast, including Christine Baranski and Murray Bartlett, but criticized the pacing, writing, and overly ambitious plotlines.