What is Vladimir about?
Vladimir follows a mysterious female professor at a liberal arts college whose writing career has come to a standstill after decades of writer’s block.
With her husband, John, in trouble with the law after previous affairs with his students came to light, she’s in a rut and feels like she’s losing control of the life that she’s leading. With no sexual drive and feeling like her age is affecting her sex appeal, she feels like she’s fading into the background – and then she meets Vladimir.
When the hot young writer joins the faculty team at the college, our leading lady finds herself reawakened by his presence. With her libido suddenly on overdrive, she quickly begins to fantasise about him, developing a frenzied obsession that consumes her as her life unravels.
As she speaks to the camera, we’re introduced to the unnamed professor’s inner world and thoughts as she weaves her way through her complicated tale… but how much of it can we trust, let alone those around her?
Based on the best-selling book by Julia May Jonas, Vladimir is an erotic thriller that challenges sexual desire, the power of lust and gender identity in the modern world.
How many episodes of Vladimir are there?
Vladimir runs for eight episodes in total, each around 30 minutes in length.
The show has been billed as a limited series, meaning there are no current plans for a season 2 to extend the story.
Who stars in Vladimir?
The main cast of Vladimir is:
Rachel Weisz (The Mummy, Dead Ringers) as M
Leo Woodall (One Day, The White Lotus) as Vladimir
John Slattery (Mad Men, Spotlight) as John
Kayli Carter (Mrs America, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) as Lila
Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, How to Make a Killing) as Cynthia
Elisa Moolecherry (Potluck Ladies, Tiny Pretty Things) as Priya
What is the age rating of Vladimir?
Vladimir has been rated 15 for the overall series, which means it has been deemed unsuitable for children and younger audiences.
Reasons for this rating is due to the show containing:
Scenes of a sexual nature
Use of profanity
Discussions around power dynamics and sexual impropriety
Some minor scenes of violence
How to watch Vladimir on Sky
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