Netflix dark comedy-drama Vladimir has all ingredients of a hit. The story is based on a best-selling book, the solid cast is led by Rachel Weisz, and the premise is too tantalising to resist, especially once you’ve binged the latest Bridgerton.
Thankfully, succeed it did. With 4.2 million views amassed in its first week on the platform, Vladimir became a top 10 show in 74 countries where Netflix is available. Does that mean fans should gear up for season 2?
Vladimir Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news about a potential Vladimir season 2. Additionally, the story is pretty self-contained. The novel of the same time by Julia May Jonas doesn’t have a sequel.
Finally, the title is listed as a limited series on Netflix. It looks like the episodes currently streaming are all we’ll get.
Vladimir Cast
- Rachel Weisz as M
- Leo Woodall as Vladimir
- Jessica Henwick as Cynthia
- Ellen Robertson as Sid
- John Slattery as John
What Is Vladimir About?
Vladimir follows a middle-aged literature professor whose life unravels following her husband’s scandal and the arrival of a charismatic younger writer, Vladimir.
As she becomes increasingly smitten with Vladimir, she spirals into complete chaos. The show explores desire and power dynamics, as well as the blurred line between fantasy and reality.
See, the protagonist is an unreliable narrator, and the series unfolds as a slow psychological descent. She begins to project fantasies onto Vladimir, convincing herself their connection is deeper than it really is. With her marriage and career in jeopardy, her obsession escalates, and she loses her grip on reality.
By the time the finale rolls around, the narrative reaches a fiery climax, and things are left somewhat ambiguous. No spoilers, but suffice to say that you might be left scratching your hear and wondering, not for the first time, whether the main character can be trusted.
Vladimir season 2 seems unlikely at this point, yet not impossible. If the series blows up, a sequel is never out of the question. Even without it, the show is odd in an appealing way, with a memorable performance from Weisz. Bottom line, it’s worth the hype.
Are There Other Shows Like Vladimir?
If you enjoyed Vladimir, we recommend checking out Prime Video’s 56 Days, an erotic thriller series that came out earlier this year. Similarly steamy titles include The Affair, Sex/Life, Dirty John, and Tell Me Lies.
Alternatively, check out everything else trending on Netflix. Like Bridgerton, The Dinosaurs, The Museum of Innocence, The Art of Sarah, or The Night Agent.
