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Scarpetta

2026 · 1 season · Drama, Crime, Mystery

She's a voice for the voiceless.

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.

Where to watch Scarpetta

Scarpetta is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player.

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Seasons

• Season 1 — 8 episodes (March 11, 2026)

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

Details

Created by

Elizabeth Sarnoff

First aired

March 11, 2026

Episodes

8

Genres

Drama, Crime, Mystery

Network

Prime Video

Status

Returning Series

TMDB score

6.5 / 10 from 153 votes