Nicole Kidman ‘The Perfect Couple’: A Luxe Murder-Mystery You Can’t Afford to Miss!
Nicole Kidman is back with a new series that’s making waves, packed with all the luxury and intrigue you’d expect. “The Perfect Couple” is a stylish murder mystery set against a stunning US coastline backdrop, featuring a sprawling 4,000-bedroom mansion and a cast of characters living lives funded by generational wealth.
Think of it as “Big Little Lies” relocated from Monterey to Nantucket, or “The Undoing” with a plot twist, and just a dash of “The White Lotus” flair. The show stars Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury, a bestselling romance novelist with a seemingly perfect life alongside her husband Tag, played by Liev Schreiber. But beneath the surface, all is not as idyllic as it seems.
Greer and Tag’s 29-year marriage is tested as their son Benji, played by Billy Howle, is set to marry Amelia (Eve Hewson). Greer, icy and formidable, is obsessed with creating the perfect wedding while secretly seething over Amelia’s lack of coastal upbringing and cashmere collection. The family drama unfolds with plenty of high society sniping, from Greer’s passive-aggressive wedding planning to Thomas’s (Jack Reynor) pregnant wife Abby, played by Dakota Fanning, who’s brilliantly portraying a vulnerability-seeking missile.
As tensions rise, a series of events turns the celebration into a whodunit. From a high-priced bracelet that wasn’t given to Greer, to hidden pills, a bloodstained shirt, and flirtatious looks exchanged between Amelia and the best man, Shooter (Ishaan Khattar), the plot thickens with every episode. Add to that a meddling housekeeper, a flamboyant wedding planner, and a hard-partying maid of honor, and you’ve got a recipe for a sensational mystery.
However, it’s Donna Lynne Champlin as Detective Nikki Henry who truly steals the show. Her performance as the detective is a highlight, capturing every fleeting thought and nuance as she digs into the Winbury family’s tangled web of secrets.
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Adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s novel by Jenna Lamia, “The Perfect Couple” delivers exactly what beach-read fans love: a delightful, over-the-top romp filled with glitz, drama, and a lot of suspense. It’s a perfect binge-watch for the summer, and trust me, you’ll want to click play on all six episodes as soon as possible.
“The Perfect Couple” is now streaming on Netflix—don’t miss it!