Scarpetta (PILOT)

Two timelines, double the drama. Nicole Kidman and Rosy McEwen portray Kay Scarpetta in Amazon Prime Video’s new crime series, Scarpetta. Based on Patricia Cornwell’s novels and inspired in part by former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Marcella Farinelli Fierro, the series follows the iconic fictional medical examiner across 28 years. On the podcast, we discuss the book, the pilot, the soundtrack, the casting, what worked and what didn’t, how the changes were implemented, the surprises, the reception, and our rating. Tune in for fun facts and a plot breakdown. Welcome to Today’s Episode.