Key takeaways
- Scarpetta premieres March 11 on Prime Video with Nicole Kidman as forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta.
- The show is based on Patricia Cornwell's best-selling novels.
- The series follows dual timelines from Scarpetta's beginnings as chief medical examiner in the late 1990s to her present-day murder investigation.
Prime Video unveiled the first trailer and key art for Scarpetta, the crime thriller series based on Patricia Cornwell's best-selling Kay Scarpetta novels. The series premieres March 11 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The trailer offers the first look at Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman as the titular Dr. Scarpetta, a brilliant forensic pathologist navigating the psychological toll of pursuing justice. Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis also stars as Dorothy Farinelli, Scarpetta's complicated sister, in a performance that explores the complex family dynamics at the heart of the story.
Here is everything you need to know about Scarpetta, including release information, the plot, and the cast.
When does 'Scarpetta' premiere?
Scarpetta premieres March 11 on Prime Video. All eight episodes of the first season will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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What is 'Scarpetta' about?
Kay Scarpetta (Nicole Kidman) Scarpetta follows Dr. Scarpetta's journey across two timelines—from her beginnings as a chief medical examiner in the late 1990s to her present-day return to her hometown, where she investigates a grisly murder.
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'?
Dorothy Farinelli (Jamie Lee Curtis), Kay Scarpetta (Nicole Kidman), Benton Wesley (Simon Baker)The ensemble cast brings Patricia Cornwell's characters to life across two time periods.
Present-day cast
- Nicole Kidman (Expats) as Dr. Kay Scarpetta
- Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear) as Dorothy Farinelli
- Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) as Pete Marino
- Simon Baker (The Mentalist) as Benton Wesley
- Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as Lucy Farinelli
Late 1990s timeline cast
- Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean) as young Kay Scarpetta
- Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist) as young Dorothy Farinelli
- Jake Cannavale (The Offer) as young Pete Marino
- Hunter Parrish (Weeds) as young Benton Wesley
What else is on Prime Video?
Prime Video is home to thousands of genres of movies and series, as well as live sports and documentaries.
There are plenty of other thrillers to check out, including Amazon Originals like Reacher, Cross, and Ballard. The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and Fallout are other great options to watch, too.
For more movies and shows on Prime Video with Kidman and Curtis, check out Holland, Expats, Knives Out, and Blue Steel.
Programming from Apple TV, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, MGM+, and more are also available through Prime Video subscriptions, as well as more than 800 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels.
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This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information about the show.
