Welcome to the Retreat! Everything We Know About Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

Nine Perfect Strangers broke a major Hulu record!

Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers has gotten off to a strong ratings start. As usual, no hard numbers are being released, but the high-profile limited series, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, was the most-watched Hulu original ever — drama, comedy, limited series or unscripted — on premiere day as well as after five days on the service. That includes all seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Act, and others.

Do you agree? Have your say in the comment section It probably depends on your view of tailored-for-you smoothies and early-morning yoga. Personally, I’d put up with someone taking the odd vial of blood for no apparent reason if it meant they’d make my favourite smoothie every morning and offer me a massage.

If you couldn’t get enough of the hugely addictive and multi-award-winning series Big Little Lies, it’s time to get ready and reserve your spot on the sofa for your next small screen drama fix.

Jonathan Levine admits that he’s typically known for directing comedy features. However, when you watch his new limited TV series, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” you are going to see the filmmaker spread his wings a bit more by taking on his most ambitious project to date.

*Based on episodes 1 to 6* Nine Perfect Strangers is one major television disappointment. Based on the novel of the same name by Big Little Lies author Lianne Moriarty, this ensemble piece follows nine troubled characters as they descend on a mysterious wellness spa led by the mysterious Russian health guru, Marsha, played by executive producer Nicole Kidman.

now streaming on Hulu.) By the end of the third episode, one of the titular strangers has come to that very realization, demanding to know, "«It's a twist straight out of Liane Moriarty's best-selling novel of the same name. Both focus on nine guests (played onscreen by the likes of Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall, Bobby Cannavale and Michael Shannon) at a wellness retreat run by an increasingly unorthodox Russian guru named Masha (Nicole Kidman).

By In 's new show , Grace Van Patten plays, well, one of the strangers. Her character is Zoe Marconi, a 20-year-old who, along with her parents (Michael Shannon and Asher Keddie), travels to a wellness resort called Tranquillum in wake of a family tragedy.

Nicole Kidman has become the center of a social media debate after arriving in Hong Kong to film her latest TV series, The Expats.The Nine Perfect Strangers actress reportedly touched down in the Chinese city last week after flying in from Australia, but her apparent lack of isolation has caused uproar with many.MORE: Nicole Kidman's son Connor Cruise reveals bold new look with rare photo of himselfNicole was granted a quarantine waiver and according to local media, she has been spotted out

Melissa McCarthy, 50, shared a playful moment she had on the set of her Hulu show, Nine Perfect Strangers, with Nicole Kidman, 54, in her latest Instagram post. The comedic actress took a playful air swing at the Australian while standing outside on a dirt road and surrounded by trees before she did an air kick to fight back.

Nicole Kidman wouldn’t find herself in the same situation as the characters on her new series, "Nine Perfect Strangers," thanks to her husband’s distaste for wellness retreats.  Speaking about the series on "Good Morning America" Wednesday, Kidman discussed her character in the series, which premiered on Tuesday.

Nine Perfect Strangers, 's new miniseries based on the popular novel of the same name. Liane Moriarty, the author of BLL, also created this story, which centers on nine strangers who embark on a 10-day wellness retreat together with the promise it will change their lives.

premiering Wednesday, Aug. 18 on Hulu) is another David E.

Fans will soon get to see Regina Hall in “Nine Perfect Strangers” alongside a star studded cast of Melissa McCarthy, Manny Jacinto and of course, Nicole Kidman.

was like putting together a puzzle. Adapted from the Liane Moriarty novel of the same name, the Hulu series centers on the guests attending a high-end wellness retreat and the Russian woman who acts as their mind, body and spirit guru.

Awkward viewing. Keith Urban watches wife Nicole Kidman‘s projects, and that means sitting through some steamy episodes of TV. However, the Nine Perfect Strangers actress revealed that her husband doesn’t care about her sex scenes.