“Nine Perfect Strangers” Premiere Sets Records for Most-Watched Hulu Original – Deadline

by Hulu Nine Perfect Strangers had a good start to the hearing. As usual, no specific numbers are released, but the much-publicized limited series, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, was the most-watched Hulu original of all time – drama, comedy, limited series or not. scripted – the day of the premiere as well as after five days on the service. This includes all seasons of The story of the maid, the act, and others.

The Handmaid’s Tale The Season 4 finale was previously the most-viewed Hulu original on premiere day, according to the streaming service.

Hulu’s methodology is based on counting individual users to accommodate different delivery patterns (Hulu released the first three episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers both), so that a viewer is counted once, regardless of whether they have watched one episode or all three.

Based on Big little lies the last book by author Liane Moriarty,Nine Perfect Strangers is by David E. Kelley, Made Up Stories by Bruna Papandrea, Kidman’s Blossom Films and Endeavor Content.

Co-written by Kelley, John Henry Butterworth and Samantha Strauss and co-presented by Kelley and Butterworth, Nine Perfect Strangers takes place in a health and wellness resort town that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers attempt to embark on a path to a better lifestyle. Resort manager Masha (played by Kidman) watches over them during this 10-day retreat, a woman on a mission to invigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.

The series also stars Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.

You can watch a clip from the fourth episode, titled “Brave New World,” which airs Wednesday below.

In the episode, Masha (Kidman) reveals some of Tranquillum’s secrets, forcing the guests to decide whether they will stay or go. Heather and Napoleon disagree over retirement practices, and Carmel (Regina Hall) opens up to Masha during her one-on-one session. As the treatment continues, Frances (McCarthy) and Carmel have long been letting off steam. Tony (Bobby Cannavale) reveals more of himself to Frances, and Lars (Luke Evans) ‘s motivations for coming to Tranquillum House are exposed. The pressure on Masha intensifies as Delilah (Tiffany Boone) remains skeptical of Masha’s decision to take protocol to the next level.