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Netflix's “Ladies First” Debuts UK, Earns 17% Rotten Rating

5/23/2026

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Netflix released *Ladies First* in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2026.
The series, directed by Thea Sharrock, stars Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen as Damien Sachs, who awakens in a world where women hold power.
Rotten Tomatoes gave the series a 17% rating.
The audience Popcornmeter score is 56%.
Critics such as Katie Rife and Benjamin Lee issued harsh reviews.

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Story summary

Netflix released *Ladies First* in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2026.
The series, directed by Thea Sharrock, stars Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen as Damien Sachs, who awakens in a world where women hold power.
Rotten Tomatoes gave the series a 17% rating.
The audience Popcornmeter score is 56%.
Critics such as Katie Rife and Benjamin Lee issued harsh reviews.