Nine Perfect Strangers Episode 8 Review: All Wounds Are Closed In The Satisfactory Ending Of The Series On Amazon

Creation: David E. Kelley (based on a novel by Liane Moriarty)
Development: David E. Kelley, John-Henry Butterworth
Director: Jonathan Levine
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, Asher Keddie, Melvin Gregg, Grace Van Patten, Regina Hall, Bobby Cannavale, Tiffany Boone, Manny Jacinto, Zoe Terakes, Ben Falcone, Hal Cumpston

Ratings: 4/5 (four stars) [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”]

After a month of airing, ‘Nine Perfect Strangers‘ comes to an end with the eighth episode of the series on Amazon Prime Video. An outcome in which guests and hosts of Tranquillum end up facing their own demons. If the previous episode ended with things very tense and the meeting between Masha (Nicole Kidman) and Carmel (Regina Hall), with the confession that not only was she the one who shot the director but she was also the one who was sending her those messages threat.

Nine Perfect Strangers Episode 8: Threat aborted

Perhaps a bit disappointing how quickly and smoothly this situation is resolved. Something that will be the keynote of the episode, in which David E. Kelley removes kilos from the accumulation of crises and dangers and affects over and over again two issues: forgiving others and himself and in that “everything is going to be fine” Which has dominated the entire series.

Something that we see, above all, in the psychedelic encounter between the Marconis and their son: a common hallucination in which they finally leave behind the feeling of guilt for the suicide. A moment, also, after which we see a certain generational change between Masha and Zoe (Grace Van Patten). Here the big difference lies in the fact that while we have there a whole three-dimensional character, it is not like that when the daughter of Masha.

On the other hand, we have the unexpected and sinister final therapy for the rest of the group. It is not clear to us how Carmel ends up in the sensory deprivation chamber, or why the cars have disappeared, but the fact is that everyone has a moment of sincerity, honesty, gratitude and even catharsis in the room.

Another moment that defines the outcome and in which the scriptwriter reinforces the theory on which he bases not this ending but the entire series: facing our traumas and fears is what makes us move forward and gain peace of mind. Accept the story, in short.

Nine Perfect Strangers Episode 8: Happy Endings

This is resolved in the final cut, where we see what seems to be the ideal future of the Tranquillum components: Delilah and Zhao collaborating with the Peace Corps, Lars reconciled with his partner and with a baby, Jessica and as new regents of the house, the Marconis driving happily, Frances with Tony, Carmel leading a support group.

Whether all this is real or a vision of the ideal future of the characters remains in the air, especially when we see Masha driving the stolen Lamborghini with her daughter. If the rest is not real, it is certainly the end they deserve. Of course, having circled so many times about the same thing, it gives the feeling that ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ has drifted somewhat during its journey to get here. A tour that, although we have seen it with pleasure, would have deserved a little more bellows.

One of the highlights of the series is its cast and characters. Almost every viewer will like one of the 9 strangers. Unfortunately, due to the short duration of the series, some of the heroes have been harmed. For example, Ben and Jessica turned out to be the weakest links in the plot, given their low screen time, even though they had a central role in the beginning. However, the majority of the characters are well written, which is very fundamental for the series. Frances and Tony stand out, and the performances of some add a new dimension to their development, such as Masha and the Marconi family.

Nine Perfect Strangers Episode 8: The Final Words

In the finale, the series focuses on themes such as forgiveness and mourning. While there are a few predictable gimmicks and twists, the series ends with a satisfying finale. It’s a bit difficult to have a season 2 given the ending, although the series ended on a high note focusing on what really happened at the station. So, if you are looking for a short mystery series with well-written characters, then Nine Perfect Strangers is worth your attention.