Detective series “Scarpetta” with Nicole Kidman: the first season has been released

The first season of the detective series “Scarpetta,” based on the popular novels by Patricia Cornwell, premiered on the streaming platform Amazon. All eight episodes are now available for viewing. This is reported by Kinoafisha.

Series “Scarpetta”: plot and cast

The main role of forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta is played by Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman. According to the plot, her character returns to her native Virginia, where she again takes up the position of a forensic medical examiner, which she held back in the late 1990s.

Soon after her return, the body of a woman is found in the city. The evidence in the case resembles Scarpetta's first high-profile investigation, which raises doubts about an old verdict.

The events of the series unfold simultaneously in three timelines:

• the 1970s;

• the late 1990s;

• the present day.

Alongside Kidman, the project features Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, and Simon Baker.

Detective series “Scarpetta”: critics' reaction and the project's future

Critics generally evaluated the new detective project positively. The series received 78% positive feedback on the Rotten Tomatoes portal.

Experts note the atmosphere, cast, and careful attention to the literary source. Author Patricia Cornwell participated in the creation of the series and even appeared in a cameo.

Meanwhile, some reviewers consider the plot a bit overloaded and at times predictable.

Preparation for the role was serious: Nicole Kidman consulted with real forensic experts and learned to work with medical instruments.

The streaming service Amazon has already ordered two seasons of the series even before the premiere of the first.