Series synopsis
Nine Perfect Strangers is an American drama mystery television series that premiered on Hulu on August 18, 2021. It was created by David E. Kelley, John-Henry Butterworth. It stars Nicole Kidman, Aras Aydın, Melissa McCarthy and Christine Baranski.
At a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort's director, Masha, a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine "perfect" strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Premise
At a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort's director, Masha, a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine "perfect" strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Premise: Retreat from reality.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicole Kidman as Masha Dmitrichenko
- Aras Aydın as Matteo
- Melissa McCarthy as Frances
- Christine Baranski as Victoria O'Clair
- Michael Shannon as Napoleon
- Luke Evans as Lars
- Murray Bartlett as Brian Tumkin
- Asher Keddie as Heather
Supporting cast
- Dolly de Leon as Agnes
- Lucas Englander as Martin Siebmacher
- Samara Weaving as Jessica
- Henry Golding as Peter Sharpe
- Melvin Gregg as Ben
- Annie Murphy as Imogen O'Clair
- Tiffany Boone as Delilah
- Lena Olin as Helena von Falkenberg
- Manny Jacinto as Yao
- Grace Van Patten as Zoe
- King Princess as Tina
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie
Guest cast
- Damien Garvey as Sam
- Peter MacKenzie as Marty (voice)
- Tom Webb as Ray
- Angie Diaz as Sheila Stone
- Matthew Okine
- Blake McFarlane as Young Zach
- Jake Ryan as Buster
- Peter Callan as Mr. Connelly
- Astrid Wells Cooper as Mrs. Connelly
- Elisabeth Huggins as Tony's Daughter
- Alex Stamell as Tony's Daughter
- Isabelle Cornish as Lulu
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 18, 2021 | September 22, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 21, 2025 | July 2, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Random Acts of Mayhem Promised total transformation, nine very different people arrive at Tranquillum House, a secluded retreat run by the mysterious wellness guru Masha. |
August 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Critical Path As healing begins, the guests begin to doubt the retreat's unconventional methods. They came for massages and relaxation, not to face their own mortality. |
August 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
Earth Day Forced to live "off the land" on Earth Day, tension within the group erupts as treatment intensifies and hunger pains set in. |
August 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zauberwald In their search for mind and body reinvigoration, nine people from various walks of life arrive at Zauberwald, an Alpine retreat, where they are greeted by the enigmatic wellness guru, Masha. |
May 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Crabapple Clubhouse After a rocky first night, the guests go on a foraging mission around the retreat, but one member of the Zauberwald team has concerns about Masha’s specially invited latecomer. |
May 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Field Trip Martin escorts the guests to a museum in a nearby picturesque town – a trip that sees the healing protocol take hold with varying effects. |
May 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 18, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 2, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |