Nicole Kidman’s new Netflix whodunnit is this weekend’s must-watch TV show
If you’re looking for your next Netflix obsession, you’re in luck, as a new murder mystery series starring Nicole Kidman is dropping this week.
The Perfect Couple lands onNetflixon Thursday, September 5, and it’s got all the hallmarks of abinge-worthy TV series.
Firstly, it’sbased on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling 2018 novelof the same name, and it’s got a twisty whodunnit plot at the center.
The story revolves around Amelia Sacks, who’s about to marry into one of the wealthiest families in Nantucket, despite the disapproval of the groom’s mother, novelist Greer Garrison Winbury.
Everything’s going to plan, until a body turns up on the beach, throwing the characters into a complex web of murder, secrets, and suspicion.
As is shown in the first trailer, which dropped today (September 3), the series is fronted by a strong cast.
Kidman taking on the role of Greer, whileScreamicon Liev Schreiber portrays her husband, Tag Winbury.
Meanwhile, War of the Worlds’ Dakota Fanning is playing the groom’s sister-in-law, Abby Winbury. As for Amelia, she’s being played by Eve Hewson – if you recognize that name, it’s because she took on a leading role in another successful Netflix book adaptation,Behind Her Eyes.
The Perfect Couple trailer teases the tone of the series, which looks set to be a dark yet comical murder mystery, with fans drawing comparisons to othergreat TV shows.
“Giving me The Fall of House Usher vibes minus the horror and many dead bodies. Will definitely add this on my list,” wrote one.
“I can’t wait anymore,” said another, while a third suggested it looked like Ozark. A fourth chimed in, “Well I’m excited for this, it seems so psychological.”
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All six episodes of Netflix’s The Perfect Couple adaptation will arrive at once, meaning you don’t have to wait a week for new installments to arrive.
Until then, check out othernew TV shows coming to streamingthis month. You can also keep tabs on everything we know aboutVirgin River Season 6,Stranger Things Season 5, andWednesday Season 2.
