The series stars Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis fans are comparing the forensic crime drama to a long-running hit.
Enthusiasts of detective dramas are encouraging others to discover a crime series adapted from a book collection of the same title.
The eight-part series, which has secured a second season and features an impressive ensemble cast, centres on a forensic pathologist who employs her expertise to crack criminal cases.
With Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis leading the cast, the eagerly awaited programme is now streaming on Prime Video and has drawn comparisons to established favourites such as Silent Witness.
Scarpetta is the series attracting attention, with Kidman portraying Kay Scarpetta, a gifted forensic pathologist who utilises cutting-edge forensic techniques to solve mysteries.
The programme draws from Patricia Cornwell’s novels, with the protagonist modelled on former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner, Marcella Farinelli Fierro.
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Nicole Kidman plays the title role(Image: PRIME VIDEO)
Viewers have flocked to IMDb to express their views, with one describing it as an “excellent” interpretation of the books.
They continued: “Being a long-time fan of the UK’s Silent Witness, I see this as a US series in a similar vein. I read a couple of Patricia Cornwell novels some years ago.
“I recall thinking they were tough going and stopped reading any more. So imagine my surprise at being blown away by such a great show.
“The acting, the plotting, the switching between the past and present iterations of the main characters, all were extremely well done and entertaining.
“Everyone involved is at the top of their game in my opinion.”
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The series has been hailed excellent by fans(Image: PRIME VIDEO)
Another viewer enthused: “This series absolutely captures the novels which are so much more than murders. The characters are very complex and rich.
“Show writers got it. Even the soundtrack of the show honours the books. It’s GREAT! Casting is fantastic. Like perfect- all the naysayers are just irritated it didn’t fit the mould they created visually in their mind.
“Watch it. You like mysteries and well-developed characters? Then you’ll enjoy the ride.”
A further fan added: “Omg such a fun, twisty mystery! Love the performances – could watch Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis fight all day!”
Production on the second series got under way in March 2026, with Jamie Lee Curtis taking to Instagram to announce: “We are in the middle of it, we are having such a good time. Thanks so much for your loving support.”
Scarpetta is streaming on Prime Video.