Nicole Kidman is back in retreat leader mode, and this time she’s taking her signature brand of spiritual chaos to the Austrian Alps. The first trailer for Nine Perfect Strangers season two has dropped ahead of its May 22 premiere on Prime Video—and it’s packed with familiar faces, fresh queer talent, and plenty of cryptic intensity.
A Return to Healing… or Chaos?
Kidman reprises her role as Masha, the mysterious, zen-meets-zany wellness guru who leads a group of nine strangers through a transformative retreat. According to Prime Video’s official synopsis, the guests are “connected in ways they could never imagine” and are pushed to their limits by Masha over the course of one mind-bending week.
Photo: Prime Video
Photo: Prime Video
Photo: Prime Video
“Will they make it? Will she?” the trailer asks, as glimpses of emotional breakthroughs, dramatic showdowns, and possibly supernatural twists flash across the screen. One thing’s clear: healing at this retreat is not for the faint of heart.
Queer Talent Takes Center Stage
This season brings a welcome wave of LGBTQIA+ representation with a dynamic cast that includes:
- King Princess in their acting debut
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers (The Originals)
- Murray Bartlett, the Emmy-winning star of The White Lotus, Looking, and The Last of Us
They’re joined by LGBTQ+ favorites like Henry Golding, who starred in the gay drama Monsoon; Annie Murphy of Schitt’s Creek fame (and “A Little Bit Alexis” glory); and queer icon Christine Baranski, bringing her signature wit and razor-sharp delivery.
In a brief but memorable moment from the trailer, Bartlett, Richardson-Sellers, and King Princess appear to share a vulnerable exchange that hints at the deep emotional layers this season promises.
A Record-Breaking Legacy
Created by David E. Kelley and based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, the first season of Nine Perfect Strangers premiered in 2021 and became Hulu’s most-watched original series at the time. With its dreamy visuals, psychological twists, and now a more globally diverse and LGBTQIA+ cast, season two looks to expand the series’ impact and reach.
Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 premieres May 22 on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about wellness.
