Nine Perfect Strangers is the latest David E. Kelley novel by Liane Moriarty turned series. Following the success of Big Little Lies on HBO, Hulu (Amazon in Australia) has reported that the limited series' premiere is the most-watched Hulu original ever.
Nine strangers from the city gather for a 10-day retreat at Tranquillum House, a health and wellness resort in the fictional town of Cabrillo, California. Which actually happens to really be somewhere in Byron Bay. Yes the series was filmed in Australia with Kidman bringing out Melissa McCarthy, the dreamy Manny Jacinto, local Asher Keddie, Luke Evans, Melvin Gregg, Samara Weaving, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, Michael Shannon, Regina Hall, Bobby Cannavale, Hal Cumpston and recent Wentworth departure star Zoe Terakes.
The resort promises to transform and heal the guests who stay there. The resort is not what it seems to be and the guests are about to discover many secrets about each other and the resort's host Masha, Nicole Kidman. Kidman who is no stranger to a David E. Kelley/Liane Moriarty work is not as good as her role in Big Little Lies.
Regina Hall really is the highlight. Her character, Carmel Schneider, a single mother whose husband left her for a younger woman is by far the strongest/most interesting character.
Rotten Tomatoes gives the miniseries 61% approval rating. Stating "A meandering mystery may muddle its impact, but strong performances across the board from its eclectic ensemble mean Nine Perfect Strangers is never less than watchable."
However I enjoyed this series. A nice short, sharp 8 episode well shot local production which now has a number of other projects sniffing around Byron to film. Following Eden on Stan, I like most people stuck in Sydney would love to escape north. Well overseas is where I would preferred to spend my hard earned COVID savings.
Either way, ahead of "Freedom Day" I strongly recommend viewing this nice escape from Sydney's long ass Winter 2021.
Until next time when I take a look at the next Power Book. III: Raising Kanan's finale. Already renewed for a second season, so they can really go out with a bang!
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