Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers is returning for a second season — and the details sound more twisted than ever.
Based on the book by Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty, the seven-part limited series debuted in 2021 and quickly became Hulu’s most-watched original of all time across all genres. The plot was as ominous as the title: Nine people convened for a 10-day retreat at Tranquillum House, a health and wellness resort run by Masha (Nicole Kidman). The retreat promised to rejuvenate its guests — played by Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg and Bobby Cannavale, among others — but they soon discovered the retreat’s hidden secrets and shocking twists.
In a November 2018 interview with The Guardian, Moriarty explained why she set her novel at a health retreat, citing her “sympathetic” stance toward the concept of self-improvement.
“We live in paradise,” the author said. “Most of us live such comfortable middle-class lives, and so, is it the desire for suffering? And this desire we all have for transformation. I can never see an article that says, ‘Just change this one thing about your life and you’ll be transformed forever’ — even though you know when you click on it, it won’t work, I find it irresistible.”
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After a major cliffhanger at the end of the first season, the possibilities are endless.
Scroll down for everything to know so far about Nine Perfect Strangers season 2:
Who Is Starring in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2?
Kidman is set to return as Masha and will be joined by The Gentleman’s Henry Golding, Cruella’s Mark Strong and One Life’s Lena Olin. Additionally, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Aras Aydin are slated to appear. There’s been speculation about McCarthy and Evans returning, but nothing has been confirmed.
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What Is ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 About?
Season 2 is set in the Austrian Alps and follow another nine visitors embarking on a transformative journey at a wellness resort led by Masha, who is determined to rejuvenate their exhausted minds and bodies. Although not much is known about the plot, the setup appears to be similar to the first season.
Cocreator David E. Kelley kept his lips sealed about season 2’s plot during an April 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight, stating, “I’ve been bound to secrecy to not give away story points. But the micro-dosing is still going on, so the behavior will be wild.”
When Does ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 Premiere?
The show is set to premiere via Hulu on May 21.
Where Did ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 1 Leave Off?
The conclusion of season 1 saw Ben (Gregg) and Jessica (Weaving) take over Tranquillum House after Masha’s arrest. Lars (Evans) reunited with his ex and welcomed a baby before writing a story about his experience at the retreat. The final scene showed Masha driving a yellow Lamborghini, accompanied by a hallucination of her late daughter.
