Nicole Kidman is known for her fondness for projects based on Liane Moriarty’s works. She has notably taken roles as both an actress and producer in these endeavors, often collaborating with executive producer David E. Kelley. This partnership has brought forth potential third seasons for shows like HBO’s “Big Little Lies.” The duo also worked together on HBO’s “The Undoing,” based on a thriller novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz. For more of Moriarty’s work, they moved to Hulu to produce a series called “Nine Perfect Strangers,” which premiered in August 2021. The plot of the show exhibits eerie similarities to “The White Lotus,” wherein mysteries unfold at a posh resort.
In 2023, Hulu greenlit a second season for “Nine Perfect Strangers.” Despite the deliberate ambiguity of the show’s finale, fans are eagerly anticipating its return. There are a lot of questions about what direction the new season might take, given the largely new roster of actors.
Plot Details
The first season revolved around stress-laden, dissatisfied characters who, out of privilege, checked into Tranquillum House. This wellness resort, run by Kidman’s character Masha, claimed to offer holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit. However, Masha turned out to have ulterior motives and drugged her guests with psychedelics under the guise of therapeutic healing. These unexpected twists left a lasting impact on viewers, making the series among the most-watched on Hulu, surpassing even “The Handmaid’s Tale”. Riding on the wave of its success, the “limited series” was rebranded for a second season.
The show’s final episode of season one left viewers pondering the fates of the characters. The question remains whether their outcomes were a figment of the imagination crafted by Frances (played by McCarthy), as depicted in the book “Nine Perfect Strangers”. Regardless, the unorthodox and unpredictable nature of the first season suggests that the second will be similarly off-beat.
Returning Cast
Nicole Kidman will reprise her role as Masha, despite the unanswered questions surrounding her character’s fate. New actors Henry Golding, Mark Strong, and Lena Olin, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, will join the cast. Additional names include Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy, Dolly De Leon, Lucas Englander, Christine Baranski, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Aras Aydin, as featured by Variety.
Expected Release Date
The return of the show might be postponed until 2025 due to certain labor issues in Hollywood.
Pending Trailer
A trailer for the upcoming season is yet to be released. However, as an interesting aside, Keith Urban recently divulged that his wife Nicole Kidman had a tough time shaking off her character Masha’s demeanor from “Nine Perfect Strangers.”
Wrapping Up
With intricate storylines and unique characters, “Nine Perfect Strangers” has managed to captivate a large audience. Its impending second season is expected to follow the unpredictability of its predecessor. While much about the new season remains unknown, the continuation of this compelling narrative is eagerly anticipated. For more information and updates, visit HitPlay.
