Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2: More Rotten Tomatoes Trouble

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Nine Perfect Strangers,” starring Nicole Kidman, is the second Liane Moriarty adaptation that followed “Big Little Lies,” which debuted in 2021 as a limited series. With its initial success, the show has now been renewed for a second season, transforming it into an anthology format.

Nicole Kidman has returned to her role as Masha Dmitrichencko, resort director, welcoming a fresh batch of characters. However, the first season of this series didn’t garner favorable reviews from both critics and viewers, and it appears that the second season is following the same unlucky pattern. As it prepares to premiere on Hulu on May 21st, Nine Perfect Strangers opened with a disappointing 44% rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

In the first season, nine individuals arrived at a health spa called Tranquillum House, located in a made-up California town. Here, they experienced unusual healing methods and transformations that were both unconventional and dangerous, as they broke the law. The upcoming second season is set to adopt an anthology style with a similar foundation.

To date, only nine reviews have been published for Season 2, resulting in a 44% score due to five unfavorable opinions. As more reviews roll in, this rating may change. Since it hasn’t premiered yet, there is no audience score available. Interestingly, Season 1 garnered consensus among both critics and audiences with a 59% score from each group. Unfortunately, the initial reception of the new season seems to be even less favorable than the already negative reviews for Season 1.

Initially, the reviews didn’t spark much excitement. As Cristina Escobar discloses about Season 2, it delves further into our main character’s past, unveiling secrets that diminish the enigma around her, and making the show less captivating in the process. She also points out that the series rehashes aspects of its first season’s formula, but with outcomes that are a mix – some effective and others not, ultimately resulting in an inconsistent journey.

Kristen Baldwin contends that the television series “Nine Perfect Strangers” lacked an essential element in its narrative blend – amusement, as she observed that the fresh season offers “little of the humor and emotional depth that made the original compelling to watch.” On the other hand, Keith Watson remarks that although the new season appears sophisticated and discusses the prestige TV discourse, it is essentially an empty, self-indulgent emotional void.

As more reviews poured in, the second season of “Nine Perfect Strangers” received some favorable scores. Critic Taylor Gates believes that while the series has its share of effective twists and outstanding performances, it may be hindered by its short episode count and the limitations of its premise and genre. Meanwhile, M.N. Miller praised it as “suspenseful and addictive,” and Ruth Lawes stated that the second season provided the show with a refreshing makeover; the acting was sharper, the script was sleeker, and the plotting was more thoughtfully planned.

Martin Carr, it seems, noted that ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ manages to come back with nearly no flaws, commending Nicole Kidman’s mysterious portrayal. However, he suggests that the latest season might not appeal to everyone due to its deliberate pace and intricate character introductions.

Who Stars in Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2?

In the second season, just like its predecessor, it’s packed with well-known names. Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 introduces Murray Bartlett, joining forces with Annie Murphy, Henry Golding, Christine Baranski, Mark Strong, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, King Princess, and Lena Olin.

In comparison, , Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, Bobby Cannavale, and Regina Hall.

Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu on May 21.

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2025-05-20 21:41