Series synopsis
Scarpetta is an American drama crime mystery television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 11, 2026. It was created by Elizabeth Sarnoff. It stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale and Simon Baker.
Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to her position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, where she investigates a haunting murder with eerie reminders from her first big case decades ago. In 1998, Scarpetta works alongside Detective Pete Marino and FBI Agent Benton Wesley as they investigate a series of brutal stranglings. Based on the best-selling novels by Patricia Cornwell.
Premise
Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to her position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, where she investigates a haunting murder with eerie reminders from her first big case decades ago. In 1998, Scarpetta works alongside Detective Pete Marino and FBI Agent Benton Wesley as they investigate a series of brutal stranglings. Based on the best-selling novels by Patricia Cornwell.
Premise: She's a voice for the voiceless.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy
- Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino
- Simon Baker as Benton Wesley
- Rosy McEwen as Past Kay Scarpetta
- Jake Cannavale as Past Pete Marino
- Hunter Parrish as Past Bentony Wesley
- Ariana DeBose as Lucy Farinelli-Watson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 11, 2026 | March 11, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridge of Time (1) After returning to her former position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a sinister and mysterious murder that eerily resembles her first big case from 28 years prior. |
March 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Kay In present day, Scarpetta and Marino enlist Lucy to track down their former prime suspect from 28 years ago, Matt Petersen, due to a possible link between the cases; while in the past, the two investigate Petersen's potential involvement in his wife's murder. |
March 11, 2026 |
| 3 |
Dot Present Scarpetta and Marino visit Matt Petersen at his Compound while Lucy and Officer Blaise Fruge team up to search for the murder victim's boyfriend. The past investigation takes a turn when Scarpetta is called into the Health Commissioner's office regarding leaks to the press. |
March 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 11, 2026 |
| Status | continue |