Vladimir review - Rachel Weisz’s sociopathic professor falls for Leo Woodall in ‘post-woke’ drama
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Vladimir," a new Netflix limited series based on Julia May Jonas’s 2022 novel, explores the solidarity among the accused in abuse scandals, focusing on a creative writing professor whose husband faces allegations of affairs with students.
- The show delves into themes of sexual frustration, loyalty, and social judgment, highlighting the protagonist's ostracism for standing by her husband despite his alleged misconduct.
- Set in a semi-rural liberal arts college, "Vladimir" attempts to challenge modern social preconceptions, including gender and sexuality issues, but its "post-woke" approach feels somewhat dated and clichéd by 2026 standards.
- Rachel Weisz delivers a strong performance as the complex and often unlikeable protagonist,
