Wellness guru Masha Dmitrichenko is as much as her identical mysterious methods through the 9 Good Strangers season 2 premiere — however this time, she’s in a colder local weather and her friends seem like extra related to at least one one other.
In the course of the Wednesday, Might 21, episode, Masha (Nicole Kidman) reveals that she is beneath investigation by the federal authorities for her controversial drug practices after being arrested through the season 1 finale for giving her California retreat friends’ psychedelic medicine initially with out their consent.
Regardless of the stress, Masha is continuous to make strides in using psychedelics to see useless family members and course of trauma — plus, she’s nonetheless seeing visions of her late daughter and protecting it a secret.
To recalibrate, Masha agrees to go to Zauberwald and group up with Helena (Lena Olin), who was very important in her personal well being journey a decade prior. Whereas on the Austrian Alps retreat, Masha plans to information 9 new strangers on their very own wellness journey utilizing mushrooms and different experimental remedies.
“None of you might be secure,” Masha ominously warns the group throughout their first assembly. She then pivots the plan and performs coy about her intentions for the retreat to Helena and Martin (Lucas Englander), the on-site scientist.
Scroll down to satisfy Masha’s new group of strangers:
Peter
Peter (Henry Golding) kicks off his journey round a campfire with hikers claiming he’s going to a “rustic cabin” subsequent. His cowl is blown when a driver from Zauberwald in a Mercedes picks him up within the woods. All through the episode, Peter tries to get a name out to see if his father, David (Mark Robust), is coming like he agreed however there’s no service.
Imogen
Imogen (Annie Murphy) is quiet and a bit snarky when she rides the ski carry with Brian (Murray Bartlett). Throughout their transient dialogue within the tram, Imogen hints that she is aware of of Brian’s previous, however he doesn’t acknowledge her. It’s later revealed that Imogen got here to the retreat to work on her points together with her mom, Violet (Christine Baranski), who she claims was “neglectful” and “smothering” and a “monster.”
Brian
Brian is the third visitor to reach. His worry of heights is obvious as he and Imogen trip up collectively on a ski carry to the lavish property. Brian is pissed off after his baggage will get caught on the carry and even after retrieving it one piece has gone lacking, which causes him further stress.
Agnes
Agnes (Dolly De Leon) is mistaken for a employee by Brian upon his arrival since she’s carrying the worker uniform. Agnes doesn’t appropriate him and as an alternative takes Brian’s baggage to his room. In the course of the first day, it’s revealed that Agnes is a nun that’s well-known.
Violet
Not like the opposite friends, Violet has been to Zauberwald earlier than for numerous wellness remedies through the years. Whereas she was supposed to return alone, Violet introduced her new boy toy, the a lot youthful Matteo (Aras Aydin), which angers her daughter, Imogen, much more.
Matteo
Whereas Imogen is stunned to satisfy her mother’s new boyfriend, Masha tells Am that Matteo should keep as a result of he’s a part of the “plan.” Matteo is international, unaware of Violet and Imogen’s household points and is up for something.
Wolfie
Wolfie (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) is a British musician who arrives on the retreat together with her associate, Tina (King Princess), who has no concept what’s about to occur.
Tina
When Tina will get to the retreat, she is pleased in regards to the lodging however her tone modifications when she sees a piano in her room. The instrument seems to be a sore spot for Tina, and it sends her right into a spiral.
David
David, Peter’s father, is spoken about however not seen for many of the premiere as he’s MIA. When Masha meets the friends on evening one, she reveals that they will’t begin the “protocol” till everyone seems to be there, noting that David’s presence is important to proceed.
On the finish of the episode, viewers study that David is a billionaire who Masha is aware of from the previous. Helena admits she is fearful about what his arrival will do to Masha and the group, however Masha claims she’ll “stay within the current.” David, in the meantime, is in Munich engaged on a enterprise deal which has delayed his arrival.
9 Good Strangers airs Wednesdays on Hulu.
