“The perfect couple” is autumn’s most beautiful murder mystery
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TV CHRONICLE Nicole Kidman‘s new murder mystery is basically a third season of “Big Little Lies”, moved from the West Coast to the East Coast.
And so it is not a disapproval. “The Perfect Couple” does nothing new but is ridiculously entertaining.
Even when watching TV series every day and sometimes all day, it can be hard to know which titles will spread like wildfire and become hits.
Because it’s not always either the most striking high-quality productions or the most obvious audience pleasers.
But every now and then they appear, the ones that just don’t can fails and makes one want to loudly bellow “Remember where you read that first!” and “If this isn’t a success, I’ll eat my hat!”.
And now I have seen one. Netflix’s “The perfect couple”, in Swedish “Det perfekta paret”, is like a buffet of all kinds of deliciousness, made to be devoured in one sitting and then quickly recommended to everyone who can bear to listen.
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helskärm Nicole Kidman is Greer Winbury and Liev Schreiber is Tag Winbury Photo: Seacia Pavao/Netflix
Danish Susanne Bier has directedfollowing a murder mystery by Elin Hilderbrandwho usually writes about and also lives in the brutally gentrified vacation paradise of Nantucket south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and has made a name for herself as the “Queen of Beach Novels.”
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fullscreen Elin Hilderbrand Photo: Jordan Strauss / AP
And if I say this:
If “Big Little Lies”, “The White Lotus” and “Knives out” were to have a snake pit and forget the condoms, this is the glory that would peek out nine months later.
A small wonder of greedy rich Americans, coastal environments to die for, reprehensible personalities, dysfunctional relationships, dirty secrets and dark humor, with the uncrowned queen of miniseries Nicole Kidman in purely dangerous form.
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fullscreenNicole Kidman Photo: Courtesy Of Netflix
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full screenLiev Schreiber and Nicole Kidman Photo: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Netflix
So Nantucket is the sceneand when we first meet the immensely wealthy Winbury family, a wedding is to be arranged on the estate between middle son Benji (Billy Howle) and his Amelia (Eve Hewson). A completely ordinary young woman from simpler circumstances, who is heading straight into a hornet’s nest.
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full screenEve Hewson as Amelia Sacks Photo: Seacia Pavao/Netflix
And the night before the wedding, one of the party is found dead in the water. Secrets and lies leak out in abundance and soon the local policeman Dan (Michael Beach) and the trippy, tart criminal Nikki (an absolutely superb Donna Lynne Champlin) treat more or less everyone as a suspect.
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full screen Ishaan Khattar as Shooter Dival and Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco Photo: Seacia Pavao/Netflix
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full screen Meghann Fahy Photo: Courtesy Of Netflix
Was it the icy matriarch Greer (Kidman)? Or her unreliable husband Tag (Liev Schreiber)?
Was it the utterly insufferable eldest son Thomas (Jack Reynor)? Or his pregnant, rude but also quite funny wife Abby (Dakota Fanning)?
Was it the groom’s best man Shooter (Ishaan Khattar), that all the women in the house drool over? The aristocratic French wine bar Isabel (Isabelle Adjani)? The mysterious man harassing Greer on the phone?
Or perhaps the all-seeing, contemptuous maid Gosia (Irina Dubova)?
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helskärmDakota Fanning as Abby Winbury, Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury, Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks, Billy Howle as Benji Winbury, Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco Picture: Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Netflix
As I said, a lot is recognizable from other things. But when a series is this slick, it doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, or fix things that aren’t broken.
I sipped “The Perfect Couple” like an ice-cold grog after a long day – and you will too.
It’s high-level gossip.
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What is the plot of “The Perfect Couple” on Netflix?
Autumn’s Most Beautiful Murder Mystery: “The Perfect Couple”
As the leaves turn golden and the nights grow cooler, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a gripping murder mystery to keep us entertained. And this autumn, Netflix has gifted us with just that in the form of “The Perfect Couple”, a deliciously twisty and turny series that has all the makings of a hit.
Directed by Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier and based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, “The Perfect Couple” follows the story of the Winbury family, a wealthy
The Perfect Couple: Autumn’s Most Beautiful Murder Mystery
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- “The Perfect Couple” is Autumn’s Most Beautiful Murder Mystery
- What is the Plot of “The Perfect Couple” on Netflix?
TV Chronicle
Nicole Kidman’s new murder mystery, “The Perfect Couple”, is a deliciously entertaining ride that’s eerily reminiscent of “Big Little Lies”, but with a twist – it’s set on the East Coast instead of the West Coast. And that’s not a bad thing! “The Perfect Couple” doesn’t break new ground, but it’s ridiculously entertaining and has all the makings of a hit.
It’s not always easy to predict which TV series will become a hit, but sometimes they just come along and grab your attention. “The Perfect Couple” is one of those shows that you’ll want to devour in one sitting and then recommend to everyone you know.
The Plot of “The Perfect Couple” on Netflix
“The Perfect Couple” is based on a murder mystery novel by Elin Hilderbrand, who’s known for her “beach novels” set in the gentrified vacation paradise of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The show follows the story of the Winbury family, a wealthy family who own a massive estate on the island.
The story begins with a wedding between Benji Winbury (played by Billy Howle) and his fiancée Amelia (played by Eve Hewson), a young woman from simpler circumstances. As the wedding preparations get underway, secrets and lies begin to surface, and it’s not long before a murder takes place.
The show’s got all the ingredients of a classic whodunit: a picturesque setting, a cast of suspicious characters, and a web of secrets and lies that keep you guessing until the very end.
The Perfect Cast
The show boasts an impressive cast, including Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury, the matriarch of the Winbury family, and Liev Schreiber as her husband Tag. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and the supporting cast is equally impressive.
Danish Director Susanne Bier
The show is directed by Danish director Susanne Bier, who’s known for her work on shows like “The Night Manager” and “Bird Box”. Bier brings a unique perspective to the show, combining the best of beach novels with the darker elements of a murder mystery.
A Deliciously Entertaining Ride
In short, “The Perfect Couple” is a deliciously entertaining ride that’s perfect for fans of murder mysteries, beach novels, and Nicole Kidman. With its picturesque setting, complex characters, and intricate plot, it’s a show that will keep you guessing until the very end. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready to be hooked!
Keyword Tags: The Perfect Couple, Nicole Kidman, Netflix, Murder Mystery, Autumn TV, Elin Hilderbrand, Susanne Bier, Liev Schreiber, Billy Howle, Eve Hewson, TV Chronicle, Big Little Lies, The White Lotus, Knives Out.
