About Nine Perfect Strangers

"Nine Perfect Strangers" is a dramatic television series, released in 2021, based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. The series follows nine stressed city dwellers who attend a wellness retreat led by a mysterious woman named Masha. As the retreat progresses, the strangers begin to question Masha’s unconventional methods and start doubting their sanity. The core themes of the show revolve around issues such as mental health, healing, and self-discovery.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Made Up stories and Blossom Films, with Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, and Bruna Papandrea serving as executive producers. It was filmed in the beautiful locations of Northern New South Wales, Australia, adding an exotic appeal to the intriguing storyline. It was released on the streaming platform Hulu.

Actors

• Nicole Kidman as Masha: Kidman plays the enigmatic retreat leader, delivering a performance glazed with intrigue and mystery.
• Melissa McCarthy as Francis: A down-on-her-luck writer, Francis is infused with equal parts charm and desperation by McCarthy's versatile acting.
• Michael Shannon as Napoleon: Shannon portrays a downcast school teacher dealing with family trauma, bringing a blend of vulnerability and strength to his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a 2018 novel by Liane Moriarty, who also wrote "Big Little Lies", another popular series featuring Nicole Kidman.
• Even though the series is supposed to be set in California, it was actually filmed in Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel.
• In order to get into the character of Masha, Nicole Kidman adopted a Russian accent.

Quotes

• "We are on the precipice of something great." - Masha
• "Life isn't short, it's just that death is so incredibly long." - Francis
• "All my life I wanted to be normal, nobody wants to be ordinary." - Napoleon

Music, Soundtrack

• Music by: Heather Christian & Marco Beltrami
• Main theme: "The House Is Alive" by Heather Christian
• Notable track: "The Jungle" by Marco Beltrami and Anna Drubich