How to watch Nicole Kidman in new series ‘Scarpetta’ for free

Nicole Kidman is back on our TV screens.

The actress plays the titular character in Prime Video’s new crime thriller, “Scarpetta,” which premiered today, March 11.

The new series, adapted from Patricia Cornwell’s series of thriller novels, follows forensic pathologist and medical examiner Kay Scarpetta (Kidman) as the case that made her career 28 years earlier comes back to haunt her as her current murder investigation shares some striking similarities.

“Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs,” per Prime Video.

‘Scarpetta’ TV series release date

If you’re reading this, you can stream “Scarpetta” now. All eight episodes were released today, March 11, only on Prime Video.

How to watch ‘Scarpetta’ for free

The only watch to watch “Scarpetta” is with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

‘Scarpetta’ cast

Each of the five main characters in “Scarpetta” are played by two actors: one in a present-day timeline and one in flashbacks.

• Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta
• Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy Scarpetta, Kay’s older sister
  • Amanda Righetti as young Dorothy
• Ariana DeBose as Lucy Farinelli-Watson, Dorothy’s daughter
  • Savannah Lumar as young Lucy
• Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino, a former detective
  • Jake Cannavale as young Pete
• Simon Baker as Benton Wesley, an FBI profiler
  • Hunter Parrish as young Benton

‘Scarpetta’ trailer

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