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How to watch 'Scarpetta,' streaming now on Prime Video

Key takeaways

  • All eight episodes of Scarpettaare streaming now on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories.
  • Nicole Kidman stars as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist investigating a grisly murder across two timelines.
  • The series is based on Patricia Cornwell's best-selling novels and also stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, and Ariana DeBose.
Scarpetta, the crime thriller series based on Patricia Cornwell's best-selling Kay Scarpetta novels, is streaming now on Prime Videoin more than 240 countries and territories.
The series stars 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.

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Kidman and Curtis also serve as executive producers. They are joined by Emmy-nominated writer-executive producer Liz Sarnoff (Barry, Lost), as well as Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie, and Chris McCumber through Blumhouse Television.
Here is everything you need to know about Scarpetta.

How to watch 'Scarpetta' on Prime Video

Scarpettais now streaming on Prime Video. All eight episodes of the first season are available to watch in more than 240 countries and territories.
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What is 'Scarpetta' about?

Kay Scarpetta (Nicole Kidman)
Scarpettafollows 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.

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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

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What else is on Prime Video?

Prime Video is home to thousands of genres of moviesand series, as well as live sportsand documentaries.
There are plenty of other thrillers to check out, including Amazon Originals like Reacher, Cross, Ballard, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and Fallout.
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.
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