Vladimir review – Rachel Weisz is unswervingly brilliant in a TV show you’ll admire for years to come Rachel Weisz has always been an actor of immense talent and range, but even her most ardent fans may be surprised by the depth and nuance she brings to Vladimir, a new Apple TV+ series that marks her first major small-screen role. This is a performance that will stay with you long after the credits roll, one that will linger in your thoughts like a particularly haunting melody. Vladimir is a show about many things – politics, power, identity, love – but at its core it’s a story about the fragility and beauty of human connection. Weisz plays Helen, a former politician who has left public life behind to focus on her art, only to find herself drawn back into the world of high-stakes politics when her estranged husband, Vladimir (played with perfect, icy detachment by Tom Wilkinson), runs for office. As Helen navigates this treacherous landscape, Weisz brings a level of emotional intelligence and complexity that is simply breathtaking. She inhabits Helen’s inner world with such conviction that you can’t help but be drawn in – even as the show’s more outlandish plot twists threaten to pull you away. And yet, despite the many surprises Vladimir has in store, it never feels like a show that’s trying to upstage its star. Instead, Weisz is allowed to shine because of the way the series’ creators have chosen to frame her character. Helen is a woman of great intelligence and wit, but also one who is deeply vulnerable – and Weisz captures this paradox with a precision that is nothing short of remarkable. She makes you feel like you’re witnessing something truly special, something that will stay with you long after the show has ended. Of course, Vladimir isn’t just about Rachel Weisz’s performance (although, let’s be real, it’s a big part of its appeal). ...#Apple_TV #Rachel_Weisz #Tom_Wilkinson #Jack_Thorne
