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Rachel Weisz Stars in Provocative Netflix Drama 'Vladimir'

3/7/2026

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Story summary

Vladimir, adapted from Julia May Jonas's novel, stars Rachel Weisz (actress) as a tenured English professor whose husband is suspended for inappropriate conduct with students.
Weisz's character navigates complex relationships while reflecting on her marriage's open arrangement and confronting generational attitudes toward consent and power dynamics.
The show challenges viewers to consider morality and justice, emphasizing that human motives are rarely pure.
Vladimir is available on Netflix.

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Story summary

Vladimir, adapted from Julia May Jonas's novel, stars Rachel Weisz (actress) as a tenured English professor whose husband is suspended for inappropriate conduct with students.
Weisz's character navigates complex relationships while reflecting on her marriage's open arrangement and confronting generational attitudes toward consent and power dynamics.
The show challenges viewers to consider morality and justice, emphasizing that human motives are rarely pure.
Vladimir is available on Netflix.