Ep 308: Reviewing "Vladimir" (Netflix, 2026): Academia, Obsession, and the Depths of Midlife Crisis
This week we're diving into Vladimir, the Netflix limited series based on Julia May Jonas's acclaimed 2022 debut novel. It's eight episodes of obsession, delusion, and the uncomfortable truth that desire doesn't care about your principles, your marriage, or your tenure.
What We Discuss:
0:00 — Intro: What is Vladimir and why we love it
0:37 — Meet the protagonist: Rachel Weisz's unnamed, unhinged academic
1:50 — Book vs. adaptation: why the series sharpens the novel's themes
2:30 — The generational clash: 20th century vs. 21st century progressivism
3:49 — A professor losing relevance in…
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