The first season consists of 8 episodes, all released in early 2026: Short Description M is drawn to her captivating new colleague, Vlad. The Awakening

The show centers on "M," an English professor (played by Rachel Weisz ) whose life and career are in turmoil because of her husband's scandalous past affairs with students. She becomes dangerously obsessed with a handsome, younger new colleague named Vladimir (Leo Woodall).

M attempts to delay her husband's hearing to save their reputation.

A pool party is hosted to ingratiate M with influential colleagues.

M resorts to desperate measures during a frank conversation with Cynthia. An ambiguous emoji leads to a meeting with hidden motives.

It is an eight-episode adaptation of the 2022 bestselling novel Vladimir by Julia May Jonas. Season 1 Episode Guide