Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date, Where to Watch
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Nine Perfect Strangers has viewers in its grip. Here's when you can catch episode 4 of the tension-filled drama.
In the second season of Hulu's original show, which premiered May 21, 2025, manipulative guru Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman) invites nine strangers to a mysterious wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. With her methods proving increasingly unconventional, explosives secrets arise.
The 2021 original was the most-watched Hulu original at the time. Despite being conceived as a limited series, Nine Perfect Strangers was renewed for a second season.
Nicole Kidman stars in Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2
Nicole Kidman stars in Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2
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In the previous episode, The Field Trip, Martin and the guests venture to a nearby town for a museum trip that, as it turns out, is anything but restorative.
The synopsis for episode 4, The Major Lift, reads as follows: "Tina and Wolfie's relationship is put under strain when the Zauberwald ballroom is set up with musical instruments."
Read on for how to watch Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 episode 4.
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 episode 4, The Major Lift, airs Wednesday, June 4, 2025. You can watch it on Hulu in the US and Prime Video in the UK.
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Release Date
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 premiered May 21, 2025. It launched with two episodes, Zauberwald and The Crabapple Clubhouse. Looking to catch up? Season 1 is also available to stream on Hulu/Prime Video in its entirety.
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Cast
Nicole Kidman reprises her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, the founder of wellness resort Tranquillum House. The ensemble cast includes Murray Bartlett, Henry Golding, and Mark strong. See the full cast below.
Nicole Kidman as Masha Dmitrichenko
Aras Aydın as Matteo
Christine Baranski as Victoria
Murray Bartlett as Brian
Dolly de Leon as Agnes
Lucas Englander as Martin
Henry Golding as Peter
Annie Murphy as Imogen
Lena Olin as Helena
King Princess as Tina
Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie
Mark Strong as David
Nine Perfect Strangers Episodes List
Like the first season, season two consists of eight episodes. The season finale drops Wednesday, July 2.
Episode 1: Zauberwald - May 21, 2025
Episode 2: The Crabapple Clubhouse - May 21, 2025
Episode 3: The Field Trip - May 28, 2025
Episode 4: The Major Lift - June 4, 2025
Episode 5: Prague - June 11, 2025
Episode 6: The Other Side - June 18, 2025
Episode 7: Unhinged - June 25, 2025
Episode 8: Batsh*t - July 2, 2025
Nine Perfect Strangers Trailer
A snowy retreat, psychological skirmishes, and Nicole Kidman butting heads with Mark Strong. Watch the chilly trailer for Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 below.
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