RIPLEY (2024)
TV series · Drama
Stream itif you appreciate a deliberate, monochrome masterclass in tension and meticulous character study.
A cold, meticulous, and visually stunning character study that captures the calculated nature of a sociopath. The black-and-white cinematography and slow-burn pacing make it a sophisticated but chilling watch for fans of high-art thrillers.
What it is about
A grifter in 1960s New York is hired to convince a wealthy man's son to return home from Italy and begins a life of deceit, fraud and murder.
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What RIPLEY is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series feels like observing a slow-motion car crash through the lens of a high-fashion photographer. The pacing is patient, almost punishingly so, favouring long, wordless sequences of physical process and mounting anxiety. The stark black-and-white cinematography turns the sun-drenched Italian coast into a series of jagged shadows and cold stone, stripping away the usual romanticism to reveal the clinical nature of the central deception.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is essential viewing for those who prefer atmosphere and psychological depth over traditional action or melodrama. It will appeal to viewers who enjoy seeing the mechanics of a crime unfold step by excruciating step. However, those seeking the sunny, charismatic charm of previous adaptations should skip it; this version is decidedly austere, featuring a protagonist who is more unsettling lizard than dashing rogue. The runtime is significant, demanding total concentration.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening where you can sit in the dark and get lost in the textures of 1960s Europe. It is a series for when you want to feel the weight of every bad decision.
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Teaser
Teaser · Official Teaser
How RIPLEY leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel chilled and strangely exhausted. It leaves a lingering sense of unease, as if you have spent eight hours complicit in a very quiet, very beautiful crime.
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The Day of the Jackal (1973)
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More clips
Featurette · Steven Zaillian on his Netflix Series Ripley
RIPLEY soundtrack
Music by Jeff Russo
Questions people ask
- Is RIPLEY a tense series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense, with an authentic streak. A cold, meticulous, and visually stunning character study that captures the calculated nature of a sociopath. The black-and-white cinematography and slow-burn pacing make it a sophisticated but chilling watch for fans of high-art thrillers.
- How many seasons of RIPLEY are there?
- 1 season and 8 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch RIPLEY in Canada?
- In Canada, RIPLEY is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for RIPLEY?
- The music for RIPLEY is by Jeff Russo.
- Is RIPLEY worth watching?
- Stream it: if you appreciate a deliberate, monochrome masterclass in tension and meticulous character study. IMDb users rate it 8.1 out of 10 from 66,175 votes and TMDB users 7.9.
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