Lure me in! The sexy series "Vladimir" - Rachel Weisz unravels in Vladimir, Netflix's dark twist on obsession and power
Netflix's latest miniseries, Vladimir, stars Rachel Weisz as a professor in her mid-fifties entangled in an intense obsession. The eight-episode drama, based on a bestselling novel, flips the usual script by centering the story on an older woman's fixation with a much younger man. With each episode running around 30 minutes, the series promises a sharp, unsettling take on power and desire.
Weisz plays an unnamed professor whose life begins to unravel after she becomes infatuated with Vladimir, a new and considerably younger colleague. Her direct addresses to the audience heighten the show's raw honesty, drawing comparisons to acclaimed series like Fleabag and House of Cards. The narrative unfolds from her perspective, a deliberate choice that challenges the more common portrayal of male obsession.
The professor's marriage is already strained—her husband's affair has sparked a university scandal, despite their open arrangement. Her growing fixation on Vladimir only deepens her instability, disrupting both her career and family life. The series explores her fear of losing influence and attractiveness, themes that drive her increasingly reckless behavior.
Vladimir arrives amid a wave of stories about older women in relationships with younger men, following films like The Idea of You and Bridget Jones's Baby. Yet this adaptation stands out for its unflinching portrayal of a woman's descent into obsession, blending dark humour with psychological tension.
The miniseries marks another bold entry in the growing list of May-December romances led by women. Its storytelling approach, coupled with Weisz's performance, gives the material a biting edge. Vladimir is now streaming on Netflix, offering a provocative twist on desire, power, and the consequences of obsession.
