‘Vladimir’ on Netflix: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything You Need to Know About the Comedy-Drama

Published 02/01/2026, 7:41 PM EST

Discovering a fresh television series that tickles the funny bone feels like finding cash in old jeans. Comedy now spans animated chaos, razor wit, dark sarcasm, and gleeful silliness, offering endless flavors. Comedy drama thrives by juggling laughs with sharp truths about love, loneliness, and society.

The genre matured recently, producing layered stories with bite, while audiences laugh hard. The anticipation crescendos, the chatter grows louder, and lately, the Netflix title Vladimir is raising immense buzz, based on the novel of the same name by Julia May Jonas.

Vladimir is pushing anticipation to absurd heights, teasing just enough chaos and charm to spark curiosity, fuel speculation, and make the countdown to its Netflix release feel painfully long.

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Vladimir on Netflix is coming to shake up comedy-drama

Vladimir is set to premiere on Netflix on March 5, 2026, building immense anticipation in the comedy-drama world. Created by Julia May Jonas and showrun by Kate Robin, the series is executive produced by Rachel Weisz, Sharon Horgan, Stacy Greenberg, Kira Carstensen, Jason Winer, and Jon Radler.

Filming ran in Toronto from July to September 2025, under the direction of Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. Backed by 20th Television, the series promises meticulous production and high expectations.

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Vladimir boasts a stellar cast, each actor bringing depth, charm, and unpredictability to the screen, promising performances that will linger in memory and elevate the comedy-drama to unmissable heights.

Vladimir on Netflix: Meet the cast set to steal the spotlight

Vladimir on Netflix features a compelling main cast led by Rachel Weisz as M, delivering poise and depth. Leo Woodall takes on the titular role of Vladimir, bringing charisma and unpredictability to the screen. John Slattery embodies John with subtle intensity, while Ellen Robertson shines as Sid, adding wit and charm.

Jessica Henwick portrays Cynthia, completing the main ensemble with style. Recurring roles include Kayli Carter as Lila, Miriam Silverman as Florence, Mallori Johnson as Edwina, Matt Walsh as David, Tattiawna Jones as Alexis, and Louise Lambert as Dawn, each adding unique energy and flavour.

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The plot of Vladimir is unlike any other, blending sharp comedy, absurd twists, and unexpected drama, promising a rollercoaster of laughter, intrigue, and unforgettable moments that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.

What makes Vladimir’s storyline unlike anything you have seen

Vladimir is set to shake up Netflix’s comedy vault with a darkly humorous and captivating eight-episode journey. The series follows a middle-aged professor, played by Rachel Weisz, whose life spirals as she becomes obsessed with her younger coworker, portrayed by Leo Woodall.

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Her fantasies unfold in mundane moments, blending absurdity with relatability. As she navigates desire, ageing, and stalled ambitions, the story offers sharp, intoxicating commentary on longing and societal expectations, pulling viewers into a whirlwind of humour, tension, and intrigue.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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