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Scarpetta Nicole Kidman Amazon Prime 3/11
Posted on 3/11/26 at 7:10 pm
Posted on 3/11/26 at 7:10 pm
8 episode season dropped today. This is based on Patricia Cornwell's series of books. There are 29 books in the series. I'm not seeing much buzz about this show, seems kinda strange. Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Canavale, Ariana DeBose star.
Anyone interested in this one?
Anyone interested in this one?
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Posted on 3/11/26 at 7:17 pm to TIGERSTORM
Yes
Amanda Righetti
Amanda Righetti
Posted on 3/11/26 at 7:21 pm to TIGERSTORM
This is where I parked my car! Gonna give it a go.
Posted on 3/11/26 at 7:51 pm to TIGERSTORM
Looks like a good cast. Will have to check it out.
Is it just me or has Nicole Kidman been in a lot recently?
Is it just me or has Nicole Kidman been in a lot recently?
Posted on 3/11/26 at 7:58 pm to jchamil
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Is it just me or has Nicole Kidman been in a lot recently?
She remains way overexposed. When was her last upper tier movie that she was really good in?
Posted on 3/11/26 at 8:05 pm to TIGERSTORM
I read a couple of the books that were pretty good. Might be decent.
Posted on 3/11/26 at 9:36 pm to tirebiter
Haven't read the books but after 20 mins I'm out. Very dull and uninteresting.
Posted on 3/11/26 at 9:36 pm to TIGERSTORM
Huge fan of the book series. About 20 minutes into the first episode. It has my interest, but a couple of things are off with it.
Casting is way off for most of the characters. In the books Scarpetta isn't tall and shapely; Pete Marino is a big guy with a shaved head; her sister is very buxom and likes showing it off. I think the Benton Wesley character may be the only one cast correctly.
Also, Scarpetta started her career in Richmond then went into private practice and returned to Alexandria. This has her "returning" to Alexandria.
It is interesting that this is touching on her immediate return, something that was just kind of recapped in the book series.
ETA - maybe her literary contract forbids it, but it's disappointing that Cornwell didn't have a hand in writing this.
Casting is way off for most of the characters. In the books Scarpetta isn't tall and shapely; Pete Marino is a big guy with a shaved head; her sister is very buxom and likes showing it off. I think the Benton Wesley character may be the only one cast correctly.
Also, Scarpetta started her career in Richmond then went into private practice and returned to Alexandria. This has her "returning" to Alexandria.
It is interesting that this is touching on her immediate return, something that was just kind of recapped in the book series.
ETA - maybe her literary contract forbids it, but it's disappointing that Cornwell didn't have a hand in writing this.
This post was edited on 3/11/26 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 3/12/26 at 12:54 am to PJinAtl
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Casting is way off for most of the characters. In the books Scarpetta isn't tall and shapely; Pete Marino is a big guy with a shaved head; her sister is very buxom and likes showing it off. I think the Benton Wesley character may be the only one cast correctly.
It’s been awhile since I read one of her books, but I was thinking this as well.
I trying to look at episode descriptions, and the time jumping seems off from what I read which isnt all of them. The descriptions make it seem like they are given equal time. I stopped reading her books at some point before 2008, and some of those were older books i got from my mother and not her current ones at the time (last one i read was published in maybe 2004 or 2005). I just don’t remember a lot of jumping back in time especially with all the characters involved. That must be something in newer books
I also have questions about Benton still being around. Was he brought back in later book, or this a series addition?
Posted on 3/12/26 at 3:15 am to dallastigers
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I just don’t remember a lot of jumping back in time especially with all the characters involved. That must be something in newer books
The time jumping is unique to the Amazon series. In the books there are some, I wouldn't even call them flashbacks, maybe callbacks or reminisces to explain something, but not like what they're doing in the show. I think this is more to lay the groundwork/provide background on the characters.
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I also have questions about Benton still being around. Was he brought back in later book, or this a series addition?
Benton is a key character in the books. Not going to say much more for fear of spoiling something in the show, but he is a key character in all of the current books.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 7:04 am to tirebiter
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When was her last upper tier movie that she was really good in?
2024 - Babygirl?
Posted on 3/12/26 at 7:07 am to TIGERSTORM
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Anyone interested in this one?
The wife and I were just looking for something new. This will fit the bill.
Thanks for the tip!
Posted on 3/12/26 at 8:55 am to TIGERSTORM
They could not have picked a worse actor to play Scarpetta. I have read all of Cornwells books. Kidman is not close to the character in the book
Posted on 3/12/26 at 9:04 am to TIGERSTORM
The book series is a decent collection of crime procedural. If done well, the series could be worth watching.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 9:12 am to jorconalx
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I have read all of Cornwells books. Kidman is not close to the character in the book
It is interesting to read this with the Dark Winds thread. I only read two books a long time ago, but I read most of the Tony Hillerman books and that's why i can't get into the Dark Winds series.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 9:20 am to jorconalx
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They could not have picked a worse actor to play Scarpetta. I have read all of Cornwells books. Kidman is not close to the character in the book
Never read them, but I'm interested in your take. How is Scarpetta described in the books? Who could play her, as described?
Posted on 3/12/26 at 10:01 am to RoyalAir
Well she’s of Italian descent and very cerebral. To me that disqualifies Kidman right off the bat. I am trying to think of who I would pick to play this part, gimme a few lol
Posted on 3/12/26 at 10:01 am to RoyalAir
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How is Scarpetta described in the books? Who could play her, as described?
I know she is is described as blonde hair/blue eyes. The more recent books haven't really touched on physical description but I seem to remember that she was more of an average height and build, not fat but a few extra pounds as she goes through middle age. Maybe an Edie Falco or Emma Thompson type?
Pete Marino in the books is a big guy. Early on as a homicide detective he's a borderline alcoholic, high blood pressure, overweight. Later on he becomes a gym rat (maybe using steroids) shaves his head.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 10:03 am to PJinAtl
Tea Leone maybe?
Posted on 3/12/26 at 10:13 am to jorconalx
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Tea Leone maybe
Her too.
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