Nicole Kidman is back as Masha Dmitrichenko in Season 2 of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers, this time running a new retreat—Zauberwald—set in the Austrian Alps.
When and where to watch
Season 2 premiered May 21, 2025, launching with a two-episode drop, followed by weekly Wednesday releases on Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ where available).
The new Season 2 cast and characters
Here’s the new group of wellness-seekers (and the people around the retreat) joining Kidman:
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Christine Baranski as Victoria — a poised, secretive guest.
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Annie Murphy as Imogen — Victoria’s estranged daughter.
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Murray Bartlett as Brian — a disgraced former children’s TV figure.
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Dolly de Leon as Agnes — an ex-nun looking for a reset.
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Mark Strong as David — a billionaire with personal history tied to Masha’s world.
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Henry Golding as Peter — David’s son, trying to connect and figure things out.
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Lena Olin as Helena — Masha’s enigmatic mentor figure.
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King Princess as Tina — part of a tense relationship dynamic at the retreat.
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Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie — Tina’s partner, with control issues in the mix.
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Aras Aydın as Matteo — Victoria’s younger boyfriend.
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Lucas Englander as Martin — connected to the retreat’s operation at Zauberwald.
What’s different this season
Season 1’s California wellness setting is replaced by a colder, more isolating alpine backdrop. The production used real European locations (not just backlots), leaning into a winter-resort mood that makes the retreat feel more intense and enclosed.
Masha’s methods are still an alternative-therapy approach and controversial—Season 2’s trailer and coverage emphasize how quickly “healing” starts to look like something darker, especially with a fresh set of guests carrying complicated baggage into the mountains.
