6.3

Vladimir•Season 1•Episode 5

Play It as It Lays

6.3/10 · 274 votesMar 5, 202627 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

M ponders an ambiguous emoji and plots a meeting with an ulterior motive. Sid's attempt to defuse Lila's testimony quickly goes south.

Directed byJosephine Bornebusch

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes8

E1 6.3

We Have Always Lived in the Castle

E2 6.4

The Awakening

E3 6.4

Enormous Changes at the Last Minute

E4 6.5

Bad Behavior

E5 6.3Now viewing

Play It as It Lays

E6 6.3

Because It Is Bitter and Because It Is My Heart

E7 6.5

Everything That Rises Must Converge

E8 6.4

Against Interpretation

Cast5

Rachel Weisz

Leo Woodall

Vladimir

Jessica Henwick

Cynthia

Ellen Robertson

Sid

John Slattery

John

Crew1

Josephine Bornebusch

Director

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Episode Summary

"Play It as It Lays" is episode 5 of Vladimir season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 274 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Josephine Bornebusch, it aired on March 5, 2026.

Next: E6 · Because It Is Bitter and Because It Is My Heart Best of Season 1