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Nicole Kidman Stars in New Mystery Series 'Scarpetta'

3/15/2026

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The new mystery series Scarpetta is available on Prime Video since March 11, with Nicole Kidman starring as Kay Scarpetta.
The series adapts Patricia Cornwell's novels and features dual timelines, with present-day investigations and early-career flashbacks across eight episodes.
Jamie Lee Curtis plays Dorothy, Kay Scarpetta's sister.
Bobby Cannavale portrays detective Pete Marino.
Liz Sarnoff wrote the series, merging the two narratives.

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Story summary

The new mystery series Scarpetta is available on Prime Video since March 11, with Nicole Kidman starring as Kay Scarpetta.
The series adapts Patricia Cornwell's novels and features dual timelines, with present-day investigations and early-career flashbacks across eight episodes.
Jamie Lee Curtis plays Dorothy, Kay Scarpetta's sister.
Bobby Cannavale portrays detective Pete Marino.
Liz Sarnoff wrote the series, merging the two narratives.