Rachel Weisz Stars in Netflix's 'Vladimir' Limited Series

The show is based on a novel, but will it get a second season?

Mar. 20, 2026 at 9:19pm

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Rachel Weisz leads the cast of Netflix's new limited series 'Vladimir', an adaptation of Julia May Jonas' bestselling debut novel. The show follows an unnamed, middle-aged protagonist who becomes obsessed with a new colleague, the eponymous Vladimir, at the small liberal arts college where she works. The series was ordered for 8 episodes, but with a critically acclaimed source material, fans are wondering if it could receive a second season.

Why it matters

The show explores themes of infidelity, dark humor, and complex relationships, which have resonated with audiences. As an adaptation of a popular novel, 'Vladimir' has the potential to attract a wide viewership and continue the story if renewed for a second season.

The details

In the novel, the female protagonist enters a sexual relationship with Vladimir Vladinski, a celebrated young novelist, while her husband John is under investigation for inappropriate relationships with students. The story takes a dramatic turn when a fight between the men leads to a cabin fire, from which Vladimir rescues the couple. The novel ends with the protagonists moving to Washington Heights and the characters continuing to write about their experiences.

  • The 'Vladimir' limited series premiered on Netflix in March 2026.

The players

Rachel Weisz

The Academy Award-winning actress who stars as the unnamed protagonist in the 'Vladimir' limited series.

Julia May Jonas

The author of the bestselling debut novel 'Vladimir', which the Netflix series is based on.

Vladimir Vladinski

A celebrated young novelist who has an affair with the show's protagonist, a middle-aged professor at a small liberal arts college.

John

The protagonist's husband, who is under investigation for inappropriate relationships with students at the same college.

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The takeaway

As a critically acclaimed adaptation of a popular novel, 'Vladimir' has the potential to become a hit limited series for Netflix. While a second season has not been confirmed, the show's complex characters and dramatic storyline leave room for further exploration if the streaming platform decides to renew the series.