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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened in 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 1? Getting You Up to Speed for Season 2
With the second and long-awaited season of Nine Perfect Strangers finally here, we're recapping season one for those of you who've forgotten what happened. Starting on May 21, the new season of the show – which follows guests at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation – which will include a whole new lineup of 'strangers,' will finally be on Hulu. More from SheKnows Nicole Kidman Poses With Red Hair in New Photos Days After Suffering a Wig Malfunction at Cannes The new season, which will see Nicole Kidman reprising her role as the bone-chilling Russian healer Masha, will also star Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Dolly De Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, King Princess, Aras Aydin, Lucas Englander, Henry Golding, Mark Strong, and Lena Olin. But before we tune into season two, let's refresh our minds a bit. What happened in season one that could carry on in season two? What happened to Masha? Find all those answers below: Season one follows nine strangers who attend an expensive wellness retreat at the Tranquillum House, hosted by Masha. The group consists of novelist Frances (Melissa McCarthy), divorcee Tony (Bobby Cannavale), health-retreat addict Lars (Luke Evans), rich young couple Ben (Melvin Gregg) and Jessica (Samara Weaving), single mom Carme; (Regina Hall) and the Marconi family, Napoleon (Michael Shannon), his wife Heather (Asher Keddie) and their daughter Zoe (Grace Van Patten). The group is all battling their own inner demons. For example, Ben and Jessica's lottery win changed their relationship, the Marconis are struggling to heal after the suicide of their son Ben, and Carmel is trying to lose weight after a messy divorce. Masha and wellness consultants Yao and Deliah surveil the group closely, involuntarily giving them microdoses of LSD. Masha eventually admits to drugging the guests, but it's too late as they all embark on a trip that will cause them to face their inner demons. After the trip goes awry, Masha ends up locking them all in a room and flees, but before the police show up, the guests work through their trauma and decide to cover for Masha. More details below! One of the most surprising plot lines in season one developed between Masha and Carmel. As it turns out, Carmel decided to go to the retreat because Masha had slept with her husband. But in addition to wanting some revenge via her alarming threats, Carmel also wanted to learn from her to potentially get her husband back. And, as was revealed in their heart-to-heart in her room when Carmel changed contacts, she was actually the one who shot Masha years ago. Luckily, Masha didn't hold a grudge. Instead, she forgave Carmel because the incident is the reason Tranquillum House exists in the first place. Plus, Carmel admitted she never intended to shoot Masha that day, and her attitude was what made her pull the trigger. They leave the conversations with everything resolved; Carmel is no longer a threat, and Masha finally knows the truth. While Masha's goal in the retreat is to heal her guests, viewers also learn that she wants to unlock a way to see her daughter, Tatiana, who passed away years earlier in an accident. By the end of the season, Masha gets there with the help of Zoe Marconi. While grieving the loss of her twin brother Zach (Hal Cumpton), Zoe is joined by her parents, Napoleon and Heather, in trying to connect with Zach and work through his sudden passing. In their biggest hallucination in the season, Zoe takes Masha to her daughter, and they reunite. After an entire season investigating Masha's unorthodox methods, Lars does write an exposé. In addition to welcoming a baby with his partner, Lars also published a cover story for The New Yorker titled 'Psychedelics to the Rescue.' While Delilah (Tiffany Boone) was determined to call the cops and expose Masha's practices at the end of the season, it seems her methods didn't exactly work, and Tanquillum House is alive and well. When the police arrive, none of her guests incriminate Masha, and she leaves scot-free. By the end of the season, viewers see that Ben and Jessica are now leading Tranquillum and welcoming a new set of strangers into the retreat. Not only does Masha escape any problems with the police, but she's on cloud nine after reuniting with her daughter. In the final scene of the season, she's seen driving with her daughter in Ben's yellow Lamborghini. Much like season one, season two of the show will follow a group of nine strangers at a retreat, this time taking place in the snowy Austrian Alps. 'Nine people chosen under bizarre circumstances for a healing retreat?' Mark Strong's character says in the trailer. 'Feels like a setup.' 'I've invited you all here because sometimes you shouldn't deal with pain gently,' Masha says in another moment. With all the season one characters either moving on with their lives or doing their best to stay away from Masha, we're guessing Kidman will be the only returning star. May this be another intriguing batch of characters!Best of SheKnows Gabrielle Union, Olivia Munn & 44 More Celebrities Who Keep It Refreshingly Real on Social Media 15 Things You Probably Never Knew About Kelly Clarkson 20 Of Jackie Kennedy's Most Iconic Summer Outfits
Metro
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nicole Kidman's Amazon Prime show branded 'comedically bad' as season 2 drops
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The second season of Nine Perfect Strangers has been slammed by critics as 'hollow' and 'self-indulgent' after premiering. The first season of the creepy drama was released in 2021, following Nicole Kidman's Masha Dmitrichenko, the mysterious founder of wellness resort Tranquillum House. She reprised her role as the health guru for the new series, with the first two episodes dropping on Hulu in the US and Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Christine Baranski, Henry Golding, Annie Murphy, Mark Strong and Murray Bartlett were among the star-studded cast looking for 'betterment and happiness' in an alpine resort, looking to Masha for guidance. However, the latest series left many unimpressed and currently claims an average Rotten Tomatoes score of 50% from critics. Pat Stacey of the Irish Independent penned: 'Frequently almost comedically bad, but without the saving grace of anything resembling humor, it's the answer to a question nobody asked.' Entertainment Weekly's Kristen Baldwin commented: 'Though the eight episodes are peppered with twists – including one late reveal that feels recycled from season 1 – Nine Perfect Strangers forgot a key ingredient for its storytelling smoothie: Fun.' 'It looks glamorous and talks the prestige TV talk, but it's a hollow, self-indulgent emotional vacuum,' Keith Watson from the Daily Telegraph agreed. As TheWrap's Kayleigh Donaldson added: 'There are thrills to be mined in a show that's as deep as a puddle of champagne, but, like a microdosed drink, the aftereffects are minimal.' Nine Perfect Strangers first hit our screens four years ago, and is based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. Nicole stole the show in the first batch of episodes when she opened the doors of Tranquillum to wellness seekers, including Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, Regina Hall and Bobby Cannavale. The fitness guru swapped California for the Alps in the new season, fleeing the multiple US lawsuits she faced over the unorthodox methods at her infamous retreats. More Trending The official synopsis reads: 'Nicole Kidman returns as the enigmatic healing guru Masha in the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers based on Liane Moriarty's bestselling novel. 'A new batch of wellness-seekers arrives at a mysterious Alpine resort looking for transformative paths to betterment and happiness. 'During their stay, the guests partake in unconventional methods to reach their goals, while Masha is forced to confront some past demons … threatening to destroy both her own personal wellness and that of her guests.' View More » Nine Perfect Strangers is available to stream on Hulu in the US and Amazon Prime Video in the UK now, with new episodes dropping on Wednesdays. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Clarkson's Farm has lost its charm and it's obvious why MORE: Pregnant news anchor hosts three-hour show after going into labour live on air MORE: Jon Hamm reveals what made Mad Men's final season 'very difficult' to film
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How to watch Nicole Kidman in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Originally conceived as a limited series, 'Nine Perfect Strangers' is back for a second season nearly four years after the first premiered. Now an anthology series, Nicole Kidman returns to the show as Masha, a health and wellness resort owner; she'll invite nine new strangers to a new health and wellness resort in the Austrian Alps. While not much is known about the plot, Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger that's sure to make a return, and the premise will likely mirror Season 1's, in which nine strangers were invited to a California health and wellness resort. As the group gets to know each other, secrets begin to come out. 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 release date: Season 2 of 'Nine Perfect Strangers' debuts on Hulu tomorrow, May 21, at 12 a.m. ET. The first two episodes of Season 2 will come out tomorrow, with one episode dropping weekly on Tuesdays after. How to watch 'Nine Perfect Strangers' for free: 'Nine Perfect Strangers' is streaming on Hulu. If you're not already a Hulu subscriber, you're in luck because the streamer has one of the best free trials around. New users will get a 30-day free trial to test out everything the Hulu (with ads) plan has to offer before the $9.99/month payment starts. That gives you plenty of time to watch 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and so much more. 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 cast: Nicole Kidman is reprising her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, the Russian founder of the wellness resort, Tranquillum House, from Season 1. Joining her will be: Murray Bartlett as Brian Annie Murphy as Imogen Christine Baranski as Victoria Dolly de Leon as Agnes Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie King Princess as Tina Aras Aydın as Matteo Lucas Englander as Martin Henry Golding as Peter Mark Strong as David Lena Olin as Helena 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 episode guide: Season 2 of 'Nine Perfect Strangers' will have eight episodes. As noted, new episodes will drop at 12 a.m. ET on the listed release date. Episode 201: 'Zauberwald' – May 21 – May 21 Episode 202: 'The Crappable Clubhouse' – May 21 – May 21 Episode 203: 'The Field Trip' – May 28 – May 28 Episode 204: 'Symphonic Dysfunction' – June 4 – June 4 Episode 205: 'Prague' – June 11 – June 11 Episode 206: 'The Other Side' – June 18 – June 18 Episode 207: 'Unhinged' – June 25 – June 25 Episode 208: 'Batsh*t' – July 2 Check out the trailer for 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2: Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
