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Scarpetta

She's a voice for the voiceless.

★6.5 2026 1 Season Elizabeth Sarnoff TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Bridge of Time (1)

Episode 01

Bridge of Time (1)

Mar 11, 2026 · 55 min

After returning to her former position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates a sinister and mysterious murder that eerily resembles her first big case from 28 years prior.

Kay

Episode 02

Kay

Mar 11, 2026 · 51 min

In present day, Scarpetta and Marino enlist Lucy to track down their former prime suspect from 28 years ago, Matt Petersen, due to a possible link between the cases; while in the past, the two investigate Petersen's potential involvement in his wife's murder.

Dot

Episode 03

Dot

Mar 11, 2026 · 49 min

Present Scarpetta and Marino visit Matt Petersen at his Compound while Lucy and Officer Blaise Fruge team up to search for the murder victim's boyfriend. The past investigation takes a turn when Scarpetta is called into the Health Commissioner's office regarding leaks to the press.

Pete

Episode 04

Pete

Mar 11, 2026 · 51 min

Present Scarpetta and Marino uncover troubling similarities between their murder victim and the 'accidental' death of a jogger six months earlier; while in the past, Scarpetta suspects that someone from within her own office is attempting to sabotage her, and she makes a huge discovery in the case.

Hello from space, my Dear

Episode 05

Hello from space, my Dear

Mar 11, 2026 · 55 min

In the present, Scarpetta and Benton's marriage is put to the test when Kay is called in by the FBI to perform autopsies on two dead astronauts found at a crash site that might connect to the murder victim. In the past, it's Friday night and the killer could strike at any moment.

Benton

Episode 06

Benton

Mar 11, 2026 · 53 min

Past Scarpetta and Benton devise a risky plan to bait the serial killer out of hiding. In the present, Scarpetta orders the exhumation of the dead jogger's body, convinced that there's a connection between the jogger's death and the murder victim. At home, Kay and Benton's mounting secrets and lies come to a boiling point.

L + J

Episode 07

L + J

Mar 11, 2026 · 49 min

After confirming a connection between the two deaths in the present, Scarpetta faces mounting professional and personal crises. In the past, she makes a breakthrough in the case.

Bridge of Time (2)

Episode 08

Bridge of Time (2)

Mar 11, 2026 · 57 min

In the past, Scarpetta and Marino wrestle with the lie that bonds them forever. In the present, with her family, career, and marriage now fractured, Scarpetta finds herself all alone while a killer is still on the loose...

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.5 /10

based on 162 votes

Synopsis

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.

DramaCrimeMystery

Cast

8 principal cast

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Kay Scarpetta

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Dorothy

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Pete Marino

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Benton Wesley

Rosy McEwen

Rosy McEwen

Past Kay Scarpetta

Jake Cannavale

Jake Cannavale

Past Pete Marino

Hunter Parrish

Hunter Parrish

Past Bentony Wesley

Ariana DeBose

Ariana DeBose

Lucy Farinelli-Watson

Where to watch Scarpetta

Scarpetta is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Elizabeth Sarnoff has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 6.5/10 by 162 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Scarpetta have?

Scarpetta has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Is Scarpetta still on the air?

Scarpetta is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Scarpetta?

Scarpetta airs on Prime Video.

When did Scarpetta first air?

Scarpetta first aired on March 11, 2026.

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