The Delightful Professor V. is a new American mini-series blending comedy and drama, created by Julia May Jonas and based on her novel Vladimir. Available on Netflix since March 5, 2026, the series features Rachel Weisz alongside Leo Woodall, Jessica Henwick, John Slattery, and Ellen Robertson. Made up of eight episodes of around 30 minutes each, this show delves into the complex dynamics of desire, power, and reputation within academia.
The story unfolds on a university campus where the protagonist, a literature professor, finds her world in upheaval as her professional life begins to unravel. Her marriage is facing turbulence, and her academic environment is rocked by controversy. Amid this already fragile situation, the arrival of a new, irresistibly charismatic colleague threatens to turn her life upside down.
Gradually, her fixation on this colleague turns into a full-blown obsession. As the boundaries between work and personal life blur, the situation begins to jeopardize her career, her private life, and her reputation. Confronted with her own contradictions, the protagonist finds herself spiraling into a vortex where , risking crossing lines she once believed she would never cross.
With this adaptation of Vladimir, Julia May Jonas brings the novel’s universe to the screen, preserving its exploration of power dynamics, the ambiguities of desire, and the tensions specific to today’s academic world. The story follows a recent trend of series set within educational institutions, where personal and professional stakes intertwine amid a climate of social surveillance and ongoing debates over authority.
Led by Rachel Weisz, the series blends satire with psychological drama. Sharp dialogue and ambiguous situations draw viewers into a narrative where the characters’ true motivations often remain elusive. The short format, spanning eight episodes, gradually unfolds the protagonist’s growing obsession and its ripple effects on her relationships and career.
The Delightful Professor V.
Series | 2026
Season 1 drops on Netflix on March 5, 2026
Comedy, Drama | 8 episodes, 30 minutes each
Created by Julia May Jonas | Starring Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall, Jessica Henwick
Original title: Vladimir
Country: United States
With The Delicious Professor V., Netflix presents a mini-series that explores the complex tensions between desire, reputation, and power within a university setting. Blending social satire with psychological drama, the adaptation of Julia May Jonas’s novel examines how a growing obsession can gradually upend both personal and professional stability.
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