Nine Perfect Strangers, the star-studded psychological thriller starring Nicole Kidman, will be available to stream on ITVX from next month, free for viewers. The series has been hailed as a 'must-watch' by fans of The White Lotus.
The show is an adaptation of the 2018 bestselling book by Liane Moriarty and features an ensemble cast led by Nicole Kidman. It originally aired on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video and follows nine strangers seeking to improve their quality of life amid burnt-out lifestyles.
What is Nine Perfect Strangers about?
Each guest at the wellness center, called Tranquillum House, comes from a different walk of life and plans to spend 10 days at the secluded retreat as part of their healing journeys from their intriguing and sometimes tragic lives. However, the longer they remain at the isolated sanctuary, the more they discover that appearances can be deceiving.
As the participants embark on their therapeutic experience, they fall under the watchful eye of the enigmatic proprietor, Marsha Dmitrichenko, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, who is determined to revitalise their exhausted minds and bodies. The series brims with tension, interspersed with occasional comedic relief, and examines the lengths to which individuals will go to confront their inner struggles in their quest for personal transformation.
Who stars in the series?
Joining Nicole Kidman in the production is an impressive ensemble, including Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, and Grace Van Patten, who all portray the strangers at the facility.
Nine Perfect Strangers initially premiered on Hulu and Prime Video in 2021 and will launch on ITVX on Sunday, September 27.
What are viewers saying?
Since its debut, fans have been flocking to Reddit to heap praise on the series, with one person "liking the show more than White Lotus." A second added, "I loved White Lotus and also love Nine Perfect Strangers. Aside from the rich people in a beautiful setting, both shows have a very uneasy mood that keeps you on the edge of your seat, in my opinion."
"Nine Perfect Strangers definitely has more likable characters. Every single character in White Lotus is flawed in their own way, some being downright despicable. Also, the Nine Perfect Strangers plotline to me was more appealing", shared one viewer. "Nine perfect strangers. I just started this show, but I feel it could be somewhat similar to The White Lotus. Might be worth checking out", explained one person, while another chimed in: "I really liked it - was far more invested in the characters."
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, another viewer hailed the series as "One of the best TV shows I have ever watched, really moved me", while a third added: "Recommended, not bad!". "Well, I didn't know what to expect when I started the show, but it amazes, and it pushes the envelope! Can't say enough good things about the acting and the story!! Keep you guessing every step of the way", one fan enthused. "The story was brilliant, the cinema beautiful, and I really liked the acting. Highly recommend!", another contributed.
Nine Perfect Strangers will stream on ITVX from Sunday, September 27.
