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Nicole Kidman Stars in Prime Video's 'Scarpetta' Crime Thriller Premiere to Mixed Reviews
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Prime Video released all eight episodes of 'Scarpetta', a forensic crime drama based on Patricia Cornwell's novels, on March 11, 2026, with Nicole Kidman starring as chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. The series opens with a new murder echoing a serial killer case from 28 years prior, amid family tensions and workplace rivalries. Reviewers praise Kidman's commanding performance and intensity but critique the overstuffed narrative and uneven pacing.
Nicole Kidman stars as forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta in the new Prime Video series based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling crime novels. Co-produced with Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Scarpetta's sister, the show spans two timelines and features a notable ensemble cast. The adaptation, decades in development, draws from books that have sold over 120 million copies worldwide.