Viewers can’t get enough of Prime Video’s latest crime thriller, Scarpetta, which brings Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling forensic thriller novels to life on screen for the first time.
The series stars Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, who returns to her position as Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia, where she began her career decades before. But when a brutal murder case bears a striking resemblance to the career-defining investigation she worked on almost 30 years earlier, Kay questions whether she got the wrong man the first time around.
Oscar-winner Nicole is brilliant as the titular medical examiner in this addictive series. With epic cast performances, including from Jamie Lee Curtis as Kay’s eccentric sister, and a compelling dual timeline narrative, Scarpetta will have you watching until the end.
Keep reading to find out what viewers have said about the show…
What have viewers said about Scarpetta?
Viewers have wasted no time binge-watching the series, which has been hailed as “excellent” and “binge-worthy”.
One person wrote on social media: “Flipping good watch. Left me wanting more. Super acting really made a super show,” while another added: “Holy Scarpetta! What a great binge worthy series! I’m so glad Prime dropped the whole Season, even though I’m a little sleep deprived today!”
© Connie Chornuk/PrimeA third person penned: “I just started Scarpetta last night and I’m hooked. Glued to the TV. It’s really good,” while another added: “I binged the entire series yesterday on my day off and I LOVED IT.”
Meanwhile, the series has been met with mixed reviews from critics, with The Times praising Nicole’s performance in its four-star review, while The Guardian handed out two stars and described the drama as a “dire mess”. Read HELLO!’s verdict here.
What is Scarpetta about?
Told across two distinct time periods, the series follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta who returns to her role as Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia, where she began her career almost thirty years earlier.
© Connie Chornuk/PrimeThe synopsis continues: “With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer, and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn’t also her undoing.
“Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs.”
Who stars in Scarpetta?
Starring alongside Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta and Jamie Lee Curtis as her sister, Dorothy, are Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale (The Watcher) as Detective Pete Marino, Simon Baker (The Mentalist) as Kay’s husband and FBI profiler Benton Wesley and Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as Kay’s computer genius niece Lucy Watson.
© Connie Chornuk/PrimeWill there be more seasons of Scarpetta?
Fans will be pleased to know that another season of Scarpetta is on the way. Prime Video ordered two seasons of the show up front, which means Nicole will reprise her role as Kay Scarpetta for another outing.
Scarpetta is available to stream on Prime Video now.
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