Ripley
Overview
Ripley is a 2024 psychological thriller television series created by Steven Zaillian for Netflix, based on the 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. The series stars Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley, a charming, intelligent, and sociopathic con man. The series is shot in beautiful black-and-white, and it is set in New York City and Italy in the 1960s. Tom Ripley is a small-time grifter who is hired by a wealthy businessman to travel to Italy and persuade his son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return to America. Tom becomes obsessed with Dickie's luxurious lifestyle, and he murders him and assumes his identity. The series is a slow-burn, atmospheric, and suspenseful thriller. Andrew Scott gives a masterful performance as the charming, terrifying Tom Ripley. The series is a faithful adaptation of the novel, and it captures the tension and paranoia of Highsmith's work. Ripley was a critical success, earning over 10 Emmy nominations. The series was praised for its performances, its direction, and its stunning black-and-white cinematography.
