VLADIMIR. (L to R) Rachel Weisz as M and Leo Woodall as Vladimir in Episode 108 of Vladimir. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Netflix is bringing Julia May Jonas’ novel Vladimir to life. Featuring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall, the series is an exploration of fixation, obsession and desire.
Weisz, who directly addresses the audience as the narrator of the story, points out that it will be challenging to tell what’s real and what’s fantasy. “You have direct access to what the character is thinking and then also what she wants you to think. What she wants you to think is a little distant from the total truth,” she told Tudum.
Her co-star, Woodall, agreed. “The show is told through the protagonist’s POV, so a lot of what you see of Vlad is up to interpretation. There are a lot of moments where you are supposed to wonder about the intention of that hand touch, or lingering look. ‘Was that flirting? Was it friendliness? Am I making this up? Is it real? Am I crazy?’ It’s for every audience member to interpret.”
Here’s what you need to know about Vladimir.
What is Vladimir about?
Here’s the synopsis of Vladimir from Netflix:
“When a passionate but reckless professor’s world begins to unravel, she finds herself dangerously fixated on her magnetic new colleague. Seduction and obsession collide in Vladimir—a provocative limited series brimming with forbidden desires, razor-sharp wit, and charismatic, unpredictable characters. As boundaries blur and secrets simmer, she’ll risk everything to bring her most scandalous fantasies to life. Based on the acclaimed novel by Julia May Jonas.”
Who is in it?
Vladimir features Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Ellen Robertson, Jessica Henwick, Matt Walsh, Kayli Carter, Miriam Silverman, Mallori Johnson, Tattiawna Jones and Louise Lambert.
Vladimir release date
Vladimir premieres Thursday, March 5. All eight 30-minute episodes will be available to stream.
How to watch Vladimir
You’ll need a Netflix subscription in order to watch Vladimir.
Watch the trailer
There’s no trailer for Vladimir just yet, but as soon as one is available we’ll have it for you right here.
