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“Hello, am I under arrest?,” So begins the official trailer for The Perfect Couple, Netflix‘s upcoming murder mystery series starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber. Kidman and Schreiber are among the suspects when a dead body turns up on the beach during what is expected to be an idyllic weekend wedding in Nantucket.

Meghann Fahy, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, Ishaan Khatter, Billy Howle, Michael Beach and Jack Reynor also star in the limited series which premieres September 5 on the streamer.

Check out the trailer above and see series details below.

PREVIOUS, July 11: You might say it’s a wedding to remember. Netflix has dropped the first trailer for The Perfect Couple, its upcoming murder mystery series based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestseller. Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, Ishaan Khatter, Billy Howle, Michael Beach and Jack Reynor star in the limited series which premieres September 5 on the streamer.

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The Perfect Couple follows Amelia Sacks (Hewson), a bride marrying into one of Nantucket’s wealthiest families. The groom’s mother Greer Garrison Winbury (Kidman), a famous novelist, spares no expense on the high-society wedding. But, when a dead body appears on the beach, everyone’s Champagne dreams quickly vanish and are replaced by suspicion. As secrets bubble up to the surface, an investigation takes hold that feels plucked from one of Greer’s books.

Bird Box director Susanne Bier will direct all six episodes and executive produce alongside showrunner Jenna Lamia (Good Girls). Shawn Levy also executive produces for 21 Laps Entertainment along with Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady for The Jackal Group, Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films and Josh Barry.

Check out the teaser trailer below.

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Nicole Kidman just cannot escape the beach — and murder.

No, this isn’t “Big Little Lies” Season 3 (yet). This novel adaptation, “The Perfect Couple,” is from beach read queen Elin Hilderbrand, and Kidman’s character just might be a matriarch out for murder …

Kidman leads the Netflix series based on the novel of the same name. The streaming version of “The Perfect Couple” will reunite Kidman and her “The Undoing” director Susanne Bier. Jenna Lamia adapted the book for the screen and serves as showrunner.

The official synopsis reads: “Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Kidman), has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.”

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Yes, including Kidman. Her husband Tag Winbury (Liev Schreiber) may or may not have a few secrets of his own.

Billy Howle is the groom Benji, with Meghann Fahy as the maid of honor Merritt. Dakota Fanning plays the Winbury’s daughter-in-law Abby, who is married to Benji’s brother Thomas (Jack Reynor). The third son is Will (Sam Nivola).

Ishaan Khatter plays Shooter Dival, the groom’s best friend, while Isabelle Adjani is Isabel Nallet, a family friend. Michael Beach is Dan Carter, the chief of police, whose daughter Chloe (Mia Isaac) is also part of the case. Donna Lynne Champlin plays Nikki Henry, the detective.

“Babygirl” actress Kidman told L’Officiel that her “The Perfect Couple” character is an “inscrutable survivor” who was a “surprising” person to play.

“Greer is the matriarch. She’s tough, but she’s a mother bear,” Kidman said. “She’s very protective of her sons; she’s very bright, and very complicated.”

Kidman added of her limited-series TV reign, “I’ve fallen in love with the long format because I like the building of character and I like that they’re limited. You’re not committing a huge amount of time. It’s still got a cinematic feel to it. It’s more like a slow burn than a film, where you only have two hours to tell your story and build a character.”

Author Hilderbrand is executive producing the series, along with Lamia, Shawn Levy for 21 Laps Entertainment, Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady for The Jackal Group, Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films, and Josh Barry.

“The Perfect Couple” premieres September 5 on Netflix. Check out the trailer below and read the full guide to the series here.

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Netflix has released the trailer for its limited series The Perfect Couple. The show, set to premiere on September 5, introduces viewers to a wealthy family.

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The Perfect Couple trailer introduces viewers to the Winbury family, led by Greer Winbury (Nicole Kidman) and her husband, Tag Winbury (Liev Schreiber). As they prepare for their son Benji’s (Billy Howle) wedding to Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson), an unexpected tragedy strikes. A dead body is discovered on the beach, casting a shadow over the festivities. This discovery sets the stage for a series of events that put every character under scrutiny.

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The trailer reveals a series of interrogations by local police officers, portrayed by Michael Beach and Donna Lynne Champlin. The officers question various members of the Winbury family and other characters, seeking to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death. The trailer’s imagery and pacing are reminiscent of the tension-filled scenes from the first season of Big Little Lies, a series that also featured Nicole Kidman.

Cast and Production Team
The Perfect Couple boasts an ensemble cast, including Dakota Fanning, Jack Reynor, Ishaan Khatter, Meghann Fahy, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac and Isabelle Adjani.
For similarly named shows, see Perfect Couple (TV series) and Perfect Couples.
The Perfect Couple

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Genre
Mystery
Crime drama
Based on The Perfect Couple
by Elin Hilderbrand
Developed by Jenna Lamia
Showrunner
Jenna Lamia
Directed by Susanne Bier
Starring
Nicole Kidman
Liev Schreiber
Eve Hewson
Billy Howle
Meghann Fahy
Donna Lynne Champlin
Jack Reynor
Michael Beach
Ishaan Khatter
Isabelle Adjani
Sam Nivola
Mia Isaac
Dakota Fanning
Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams
Opening theme "Criminals" by Meghan Trainor[1]
Country of origin United States
Original language English
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producers
Susanne Bier
Jenna Lamia
Shawn Levy
Josh Barry
Gail Berman
Hend Baghdady
Elin Hilderbrand
Nicole Kidman
Per Saari
Producer John Starke
Cinematography
Roberto De Angelis
Shane Hurlbut
Editors
Sam Williams
Morten Højbjerg
Running time 42–63 minutes
Production companies
21 Laps Entertainment
Pathless Woods Productions Inc.
Two–Four Two–Four Go
Blossom Films
The Jackal Group
Original release
Network Netflix
Release September 5, 2024
The Perfect Couple is an American mystery drama miniseries based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand. Created by Jenna Lamia and directed by Susanne Bier, the series premiered on September 5, 2024, on Netflix. It stars an ensemble cast of Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Donna Lynne Champlin, Jack Reynor, Michael Beach, Ishaan Khatter, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac and Dakota Fanning.[2]

Set in Nantucket, it centers around a lavish wedding that is abruptly disrupted by a murder. It received mixed reviews from critics.

Synopsis
Amelia is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket until a shocking death derails the wedding—and turns everyone into a suspect.[3]

Cast and characters
Main
Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury, a famous novelist[2]
Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury, Greer's husband[2]
Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks, the bride[2]
Billy Howle as Benji Winbury, the groom[2]
Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco, Amelia's best friend and maid of honor[2]
Donna Lynne Champlin as Nikki Henry, the detective from Massachusetts State Police[4]
Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury, Benji's older brother[4]
Michael Beach as Dan Carter, chief of police at the Nantucket Police Department
Ishaan Khatter as Shooter Dival, Benji's best friend and best man[4]
Sam Nivola as Will Winbury, Benji's younger brother[4]
Mia Isaac as Chloe Carter, the chief of police's daughter[4]
Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury, Thomas' pregnant wife[2]
Recurring
Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet, a family friend of the Winburys[4]
Tim Bagley as Roger Pelton, Amelia and Benji's wedding planner
Adina Porter as Enid Collins, Greer's editor
Irina Dubova as Gosia, the Winbury family's housekeeper
Dendrie Taylor as Karen Sacks, Amelia's mother
Michael McGrady as Bruce Sacks, Amelia's father
Nick Searcy as Deputy Carl
Thomas Flanagan as Broderick Graham, Greer's brother
Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 "Happy Wedding Eve" Susanne Bier Jenna Lamia September 5, 2024
Greer Winbury is a rich author with three children and a seemingly perfect marriage. It is the day of the rehearsal dinner of her son Benji, who is going to marry Amelia. The wedding is supposed to take place at the Winbury family's Summerland mansion, where the rehearsal dinner is also being hosted. It is revealed that there has been a murder and the local police are investigating. Amelia has invited her best friend Merritt to the wedding as her maid of honor who arrives with Shooter, the best man and the groom's best friend. Amelia observes Merritt and Shooter being playful together and looks at Shooter longingly. She also reveals to her best friend Merritt that she does not feel addicted to Benji as a woman who is about to be married should. Meanwhile, Greer reveals to Benji that she is not fond of Amelia and that she is unsure if Amelia really loves Benji. Benji stands up to his mother to fight for Amelia. It is revealed that Merritt is the murder victim. Amelia is the first to find Merritt's body on the beach and goes into shock upon realizing she is dead.
2 "She Would Never Do That" Susanne Bier Jenna Lamia and Bryan M. Holdman September 5, 2024
As the investigation into Merritt's death begins, Shooter tries to leave the island but is apprehended by the police. Abby also desires to leave but is prevented by her husband Thomas, Benji's older brother. Meanwhile, to protect her family and her career, Greer wants to release a statement claiming the death was a suicide, which Amelia reluctantly agrees with. Flashbacks reveal that Amelia learned about Merritt's affair with Tag (which had resulted in a pregnancy) shortly before Merritt's death, which she later admits to the police. Greer had also deduced that Merritt was Tag's mistress from her expensive bracelet.
3 "The Perfect Family" Susanne Bier Jenna Lamia and Leila Cohan September 5, 2024
Amelia speculates to the police that Merritt must have really loved Tag for her to carry on an affair. Later that night, Greer catches Amelia looking in Tag's office. Greer tries to keep up appearances for a People magazine interview. Will, Benji's younger brother, sneaks off to visit Chloe; flashbacks reveal that the two had snuck off during the rehearsal and that Will had injured his hand. Abby advises Amelia to stay out of Greer's crosshairs and tells her about Mae Pratt, a tutor of Will's who disappeared; Benji dodges the questioning when Amelia asks him about it. Tag acts romantic during the interview, to Greer's frustration. Police chief Carter and detective Henry find a voice message from Benji on Merritt's phone. Henry tells Carter that the family's money is mostly tied up in trust and Greer's book sales finance most things. After Shooter is released from police custody, Amelia observes him assuring Greer of the money. At dinner Amelia demands to know what happened to Mae. Thomas reveals that Mae attempted to commit suicide after Tag broke off their affair and Tag and Greer pressured her into settling. Henry learns that Will's prints were on the oyster knife and his blood was found on the sand along with Merritt's. Will takes off on a boat in the stormy night; in the search Amelia finds Merritt's bracelet.
4 "Someone Could Get Hurt" Susanne Bier Jenna Lamia and Courtney Grace & Evelyn Yves September 5, 2024
Amelia reports she found Merritt’s bracelet among Will’s belongings to the police. The coast guard picks Will up and he is questioned by Carter about Merritt and the bracelet. He admits that he had learned of Merritt and Tag's affair and the baby and that he picked up the bracelet later that night; he had also cut his hand shucking oysters. Flashbacks reveal that Amelia and Shooter properly met after spending a few hours at an empty Summerland alone. Abby fields a call from Broderick Graham, which Greer ignores. Amelia confronts Benji about photographs of Merritt he had hidden and of his knowledge of the affair. Benji and Thomas get into an altercation over the wedding cake. Tag and Greer sleep together, after which she turns in the bracelet receipt to the police. Amelia and Shooter kiss but Benji catches them.
5 "Never Gonna Give You Up" Susanne Bier Jenna Lamia and Alex Berger September 5, 2024
The family attend Greer's book launch; Abby and Isabel, a family friend of the Winburys, comfort Amelia. Tag insists to the police that he was not responsible for Merritt's death nor does he know who did, and that his smartwatch proves he was in bed at 2:30 a.m., hours before the barbiturates could have entered her system. Flashbacks show that shortly before Merritt's death, she and Tag had an argument in the water about terminating the pregnancy. Isabel also says she spoke with Amelia after her argument with Tag. Amelia has sex with a drunk Benji in the kitchen, which she later admits to Shooter. An intoxicated Tag gets onstage at the book launch and rants about his marriage. At the station, Henry realizes that Greer was phoning Broderick, a European criminal, around three o'clock in the morning, and that Shooter had paid Graham $300,000.
6 "That Feels Better" Susanne Bier Jenna Lamia September 5, 2024
As Greer and her team ponder how to spin the launch incident and reporters swarm Summerland, the police take her in for questioning, theorizing that she hired Broderick to kill Merritt and had Shooter—who has diplomatic immunity—pay for the hit. Abby confronts Thomas about his relationship with Isabel and Amelia calls Shooter to apologize for her uncertainty. Greer confesses to her family and agent that Broderick is her brother and the money was to cover his debts. She admits Broderick's existence and that she was an escort when she met Tag. Amelia's mother had brought pentobarbital pills, but one pill is missing. Thomas stole the pill and initially planned to spook Merritt into aborting the baby, as the sons' access to the family trust would be delayed by 18 years if Tag sires another child. Isabel produces video evidence that she and Thomas were together at the time of the death, which contradicts Abby's testimony that Thomas was in bed. Abby is revealed to have killed Merritt and is arrested for her crime while the family recover and Amelia and Benji break off their engagement and go their separate ways. Months later, Greer finds Amelia in London and presents her with the manuscript of her new book and the two agree to meet up sometime.
Production
Development
In 2019, an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's The Perfect Couple (2018) was initially in development at Fox Entertainment.[5] Jenna Lamia was announced as the project's screenwriter in December 2019.[6] By August 2022, Netflix greenlit the adaptation as a six-part miniseries, with Lamia serving as showrunner and Susanne Bier as director. Lamia, Bier, and Hilderbrand, joined Nicole Kidman and Per Saari (Blossom Films), Shawn Levy and Josh Barry (21 Laps Entertainment), and Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady (The Jackal Group) as executive producers.[7][8]

Several changes were made from the novel, including renaming the bride from Celeste Otis to Amelia Sacks.[9] Lamia disclosed that modifications were made to distinguish the series from Big Little Lies, a decision influenced by Kidman’s involvement.[10][11] Notably, the series also features a different ending from the novel’s murder mystery conclusion.[12][13] Bier later revealed that she turned down directing The Night Manager Season 2 to helm The Perfect Couple.[14]

Casting
In March 2023, reports emerged that Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and several other potential cast members were set to star in the series.[15][16] Later, Kidman, Schreiber, and Fanning were confirmed, with Eve Hewson and Billy Howle also joining the cast.[2] The remaining ensemble included Ishaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, and Isabelle Adjani.[4]

Filming
Principal photography for The Perfect Couple was scheduled from April to June 2023 in Massachusetts, with filming locations including Chatham, Eastward Point, Harwich, and various spots around Cape Cod.[17][18][19] Filming in Nantucket and Chatham was picketed in September 2023 by striking members of the SAG-AFTRA unions.[20]

After the cast returned to set following an eight-month hiatus due to the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, director Susanne Bier proposed a flashmob-style dance sequence for the opening credits. Though initially rejected by the cast, the sequence was later choreographed by Charm La'Donna.[21]

Release
The Perfect Couple was released on September 5, 2024, on Netflix.[22]

Reception
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 65% approval rating with an average rating of 6.1/10, based on 65 critic reviews. The website's critics' consensus reads, "Predictability keeps The Perfect Couple far from being perfect, but intriguing performances and attractive vistas keep this seaside murder mystery highly watchable."[23] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 67 out of 100 based on 26 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[24]

Lucy Mangan of The Guardian praised the series for its well-crafted plot, noting that the twists and reveals are perfectly timed, making it hard to stop watching after starting. She highlighted Donna Lynne Champlin's portrayal of detective Nikki Henry, calling her "the star of the show."[25] Nick Hilton of The Independent criticized the series for its fast pace and lack of depth, noting that the hurried storytelling makes the non-linear timeline feel disjointed. He drew comparisons to Big Little Lies, stating that the series lacks the tension and intrigue of that drama, leaving viewers with a portrayal of flawed lives that feels equally flawed and unfulfilled.[26] Dan Einav from the Financial Times noted that the series feels predictable, often compared to Big Little Lies and The White Lotus, but it falls short on emotional depth and sharp wit. Despite its familiar take on themes like privilege and family dynamics, along with a somewhat exaggerated plot and characters, the strong performances and direction make it an entertaining summer show.[27]

Tania Hussain of Collider observed that the series effectively blended dark comedy and suspense, creating a gripping, unpredictable narrative. Nicole Kidman and Eve Hewson gave nuanced performances, while sharp social commentary and stunning visuals enhanced the themes of privilege and power. However, the rushed ending leaves some plotlines unresolved, slightly diminishing the overall impact.[28] Saloni Gajjar of A.V. Club noted that despite a talented cast and beautiful setting, the series falls flat, weighed down by clichés and lacking depth. Although Kidman was expected to deliver a standout performance, the show was underwhelmed, with no performances truly standing out. Jack Reynor and Dakota Fanning appeared to enjoy their roles, but overall, it felt like the cast prioritized a luxurious Nantucket getaway, resulting in a confusing final product, similar to some of Kidman's recent TV projects.[29]

Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly noted that the show relied heavily on the absurd trope of characters casually making quips and coy remarks during police interrogations. However, the series signaled that neither it nor its characters should be taken too seriously.[30] Benji Wilson of The Telegraph described the series as "top-notch trash," delivering a satisfying, addictive experience in almost every scene. He compared it to Big Little Lies set on the East Coast, The White Lotus with a Count of Monte Cristo twist in Nantucket, and And Then There Were None with private jets.[31] Aramide Tinubu of Variety observed that despite a nonsensical plot and limited depth, the series remained enjoyable and highly watchable, thanks to its magnetic star power and intriguing elements.[32]

Kayleigh Donaldson of The Wrap agreed with other critics about the series' similarity to Kidman's previous work but found it to be a highly bingeable show poised for social media buzz. She also noted Kidman's winning TV formula, where she consistently portrayed privileged women in domestic peril, creating a distinct genre that she stuck to in each new glossy miniseries.[33] In a more critical review, Ben Travers of IndieWire criticized the series for its lack of care and effort, evident in both the opening titles and the episodes. He noted that the show relied on star power, expecting viewers to like the characters simply because they're played by celebrities, rather than acknowledging their flaws despite their glamorous lives. Travers suggested that the show "is made to look like a good time — and maybe it can be, if you bring your own party — but there's even less here than meets the eye".[34]

Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter criticized the series for struggling to find its own voice, often resembling other shows. While she praised Fanning's performance, noting her portrayal of Abby as both terrifying and hilarious, she felt the character lacked depth and disconnected from the rest of the cast, especially Kidman.[35] Cristina Escobar of RogerEbert.com suggested that viewers weigh their fondness for Kidman before committing to six hours with these unpleasant characters, pointing out that there may be better viewing choices available.[36]

Audience viewership
During the September 2–8 viewing window, The Perfect Couple became Netflix's top series, accumulating 20.3 million views within its first four days.[37] It maintained its #1 position, garnering 21.9 million views the following week (September 9–15).[38][39] After leading the charts for two consecutive weeks, the series dropped to the second-most-watched TV show for the period of September 16–22, adding another 10.4 million views, according to Netflix’s Top 10 rankings.[40]

According to Luminate Film & TV Streaming Viewership, the series ranked as the #1 most-watched streaming original series in the U.S. for the weeks of September 6–12 and September 13–19.[41][42]

Future
Although the finale resolved the murder mystery, Kidman believes there's still more to explore with Greer and Tag's story in a potential future season.[43] Lamia also expressed openness to a continuation, stating it could happen if the right elements aligned and everyone involved was enthusiastic about returning.[44] Hilderbrand, when asked about a second season, admitted that six episodes were not sufficient to fully explore the characters in depth.[45]

Impact
Following the release of the series' teaser in July, the book's sales surged by over 400%, with audiobook sales topping the suspense genre and reaching fifth place overall on Amazon. Print sales increased by 250%, propelling the book back onto The New York Times bestseller list six years after its original publication.

Additionally, Meghan Trainor's song "Criminals" saw a 1770% spike in Spotify streams, reaching 2.6 million iTunes streams within a week, prompting her to incorporate the viral track in her tour setlist.[45]

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There are plenty of things that could ruin a beautiful Nantucket wedding weekend. A dead body washing up on the shore? That probably tops the list.

Based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand, the six-episode Netflix limited series The Perfect Couple (which releases Thursday, Sept. 5) follows Amelia Sacks (Bad Sisters’ Eve Hewson), a woman who’s about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. “Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach,” reads the official description. “As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.”

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In the trailer embedded above, Amelia gets her first taste of the family’s sinister nature, as a fellow in-law warms her to “stay on the periphery, where it’s safe.” We also see her questioning an NDA, as someone describes her family-to-be as “kill-someone-and-get-away-with-it rich.”

A second trailer, released Tuesday, offers a closer look at some of our prime suspects:

In addition to Kidman and Hewson, the six-episode limited series also stars Dakota Fanning (The First Lady), Billy Howle (Chloe), Jack Reynor (The Peripheral), Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus), Michael Beach (Truth Be Told), Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) and Isabelle Adjani (Possession).

Susanne Bier (The Undoing) directs and executive-produces. Additional EPs include Kidman, Shawn Levy and Gail Berman.

Get a taste of The Perfect Couple above (and see some first photos below), then drop a comment with your thoughts.

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Netflix is combining two of television’s great loves — rich people and murder — in the first trailer for “The Perfect Couple.” The six-episode series will premiere on Thursday.

Based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel of the same name, “The Perfect Couple” revolves around Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) who is preparing to marry into one of the wealthiest families in Nantucket. Helmed by her famous novelist mother-in-law Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), the event promises to be the most exciting wedding of the season. At least, that’s the case until a dead body appears on the beach. As the investigation begins to look more and more like one of Greer’s novels, secrets are revealed.

“We’ve all been under a considerable amount of stress because of the accident,” Liev Schreiber as family patriarch Tag Winbury says in the Tuesday trailer. As he talks about his stress levels, the camera shows his daughter Abby (Dakota Fanning) lounging by the pool, Tag sharing a beer with his son and the police cleaning up the crime scene as they’re framed by a cheerful sun.

“It’s such a shock and we’re all very upset,” Greer deadpans while applying gloss to her lips.

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The trailer then cuts between several more stylized shots of the family enjoying an opulent dinner and dancing. “These people are used to getting whatever they want. The minute they feel they’re losing control, they burn it all down,” police chief Dan Carter (Michael Beach) warns. Watch the full trailer, above.

The rest of the cast includes Billy Howle (“Outlaw King”), Jack Reynor (“Midsommar”), Ishaan Khatter (“A Suitable Boy”), Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”), Sam Nivola (“White Noise”), Donna Lynne Champlin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Mia Isaac (“Not Okay”) and Isabelle Adjani (“Possession”).

There will be six hourlong episodes with Susanne Bier, known for her work on “Bird Box,” “The Night Manager” and “The Undoing,” serving as the series’ director and executive producer. Jenna Lamia (“Good Girls,” “Resident Alien”) will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer. Other EPs include Hilderbrand, Josh Barry and Shawn Levy for 21 Laps Entertainment, Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady for The Jackal Group, and Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films.

“The Perfect Couple” premieres Thursday on Netflix.
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Amelia Sacks is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.

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Based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand, Susanne Bier directs. Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Jack Reynor, Ishaan Khatter, Meghann Fahy, Sam Nivola, Michael Beach, Donna Lynne Champlin, Mia Isaac, with Liev Schreiber and Isabelle Adjani star.

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The series premieres on the streamer on the 5th of September.
What could go wrong in one of the wealthiest perfect families on Nantucket? Netflix has dropped the trailer for “The Perfect Couple,” an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s eponymous murder mystery book.

Set to Franki Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” the trailer sees novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman) and her husband Tag Winbury (Liev Schrieber), the heads of a seemingly perfect family. Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is set to marry into their wealthy clan.

Greer (Kidman) is the mom of Amelia’s fiancée Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) and has expensed their wedding, set to be the toast of the season. But, it seems like the family has some secrets buried.

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“The key to this family is just stay on the periphery,” Abby Winbury (Dakota Fanning), Benji’s sister, tells Amelia. “Where it’s safe.”

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But, before the pair’s nuptials, a body turns up on the beach. Having apparently accidentally drowned, the investigation of the person’s death starts to look like one plucked straight from the pages of one of Greer’s novels.

“The White Lotus” star Meghann Fahy, Ishaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin and Isabelle Adjani round out the cast for the mystery series.

“Bird Box” director Susanne Bier serves as director and executive producer on the six-episode season. Showrunner Jenna Lamia executive produces along with Hilderbrand, Shawn Levy and Josh Barry for 21 Laps Entertainment, Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady for The Jackal Group and Nicole Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films.

The show hits the streamer Sept. 5. Watch the trailer below.

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There was a time when a cast of A-listers joining a TV project would draw major headlines. Now, that’s just not the case. In fact, you wouldn’t be wrong to be a little shocked that “The Perfect Couple,” with its starry cast, is actually debuting on Netflix this week with seemingly very little fanfare. That’s just a sign of the times. At least Netflix released a trailer for the show, even if it is only two days away.

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As seen in the trailer, “The Perfect Couple” tells the story of a very wealthy family in Nantucket planning for a wedding. Things get thrown for a loop when a body washes up on shore, leaving everyone pointing fingers.

The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Jack Reynor, Ishaan Khatter, Meghann Fahy, Sam Nivola, Michael Beach, Donna Lynne Champlin, Mia Isaac, Liev Schreiber, and Isabelle Adjani. “The Perfect Couple” is showrun by Jenna Lamia, with Susanna Bier aboard to direct the six episodes.

“The Perfect Couple” arrives on Netflix on September 5. You can watch the trailer below.

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Here’s the synopsis:

Amelia Sacks is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.

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From Bird Box and The Undoing director Susanne Bier and scribe Jenna Lamia comes the six-episode television adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple, which arrived on Netflix Sept. 5.

Hilderbrand’s book set the foundation for the Nantucket-set murder mystery, which involves what promises to be the wedding of the summer between Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) and Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) until a guest mysteriously dies. Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman) and her husband Tag (Liev Schreiber) are left to clean up the mess along with more of their chaotic family and friends.

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Greer Garrison-Winbury (Nicole Kidman)

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Greer is the mother of the groom, Benji, and she has taken over the wedding planning down to the tiniest details. Greer is a famous author, whose Dolly Hardaway murder mystery novels account for much of the Winbury’s wealth. She even has one coming out after the wedding — Death in Dubai.

Nicole Kidman previously worked with director Susanne Bier on the limited series The Undoing, in which she starred alongside Hugh Grant. Kidman is also known for playing Satine in Moulin Rouge!, Ada Monroe in Cold Mountain (2003), Celeste Wright in Big Little Lies, Gretchen Carlson in Bombshell (2019), Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos (2021), Kaitlyn Meade in Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness and Brooke Harwood in A Family Affair (2024). Her next film Babygirl premiered at Venice, and the A24 erotic thriller also stars Harris Dickinson. Kidman will reprise her role of Masha Dmitrichenko in Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers. Another highly anticipated project in which she will work with the other famous Fanning sister, Elle, is the adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s Margot’s Got Money Troubles.

Thomas ‘Tag’ Winbury (Liev Schreiber)

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Tag Winbury is the patriarch to Greer’s matriarch, and to fans of Greer’s books, the Dash to her Dolly. In the book, his real name is Thomas, like their oldest son. Tag lets Greer lead many things in their relationship and marriage, and they themselves are marketed as The Perfect Couple.

Schreiber is known for playing Victor Creed in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and Marty Baron in Spotlight (2015). He also played Raymond Shaw in The Manchurian Candidate (2004) and J. J. Kellogg in Asteroid City. He appeared in A Small Light as Otto Frank.

Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson)

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Amelia Sacks is the bride-to-be of the limited series. Her name in Hilderbrand’s book is Celeste Otis, and she is about to marry into the wealthy Winbury family with a lavish ceremony and lineup of events on Nantucket Island.

Daughter of U2’s lead singer Bono (Paul Hewson), Eve Hewson is also known for playing Flora in John Carney’s Flora and Son (2023) and Tess in Enough Said (2013). She appeared as Marian in Robin Hood (2018) and Carol Donovan in Bridge of Spies (2015). She also played Becka Garvey in Bad Sisters on Apple TV+, and the show’s second season arrives in November 2024.

Benji Winbury (Billy Howle) (Right)
Eve Hewson and Billy Howle in Netflix's 'The Perfect Couple'
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Benji is the groom and Amelia’s husband-to-be. He is the middle child of Greer’s three sons with older brother Thomas and younger brother Will. Benji is sweet, but also a bit mysterious. He loves to paint.

Billy Howle has appeared in Dunkirk (2017), Outlaw King (2018) and Star War’s Episode IX -The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy)

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Merritt Monaco is Amelia’s best friend and maid of honor. She is also an influencer. Merritt is excited to support Amelia in her upcoming nuptials.

Meghann Fahy played Daphne Sullivan in Season 2 of The White Lotus, Sutton Brady in The Bold Type, Clara Thompson in Miss Sloane and Young Caroline in The Lost Valentine (2011).

Abby Winbury (Dakota Fanning)

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Abby Winbury advises Amelia to stay on the periphery of the Winbury family, but she has the dirt on almost everyone. Abby is Thomas’ wife and soon to be mother of their first child. She loves to gossip.

Dakota Fanning is known for playing Lucy in I Am Sam (2001), Lupita Ramos in Man on Fire, Rachel Ferrier in War of the Worlds (2005) and Lily Owens in The Secret Life of Bees (2008). She played Cale Crane in Dreamer alongside Kurt Russel, and she also played Fern Arable in Charlotte’s Web (2006). She voiced the titular character Coraline Jones in Henry Selick’s Coraline (2009). She appeared as Jane in the Twilight films and also as Penelope Stern in Ocean’s Eight )2018). More recently, she has played Susan Elizabeth Ford in The First Lady, Emma Collins in The Equalizer 3 (2023), Marge Sherwood in Ripley (2024) and Mina in The Watchers (2024).

Thomas Winbury Jr. (Jack Reynor)

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Thomas Winbury is the oldest of Greer and Tag’s sons. He is married to Abby (Dakota Fanning) who is pregnant with their first child.

Jack Reynor played Burton Fisher in The Peripheral, Christian in Midsommar (2019), Shane Dyson in Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Brendan in Sing Street (2016). He also starred alongside Eve Hewson in Flora and Son (2023).

Will Winbury (Sam Nivola)

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Will is the youngest Winbury brother, and he is not in Hilderbrand’s book. He is about to turn 18, but he is a bit more sheltered than his two older brothers.

Sam Nivola played Alexander Bernstein in Maestro, Lee Pol in Eileen and Heinrich in White Noise (2022). He will also appear in Season 3 of The White Lotus.

Shooter Dival (Isaan Khatter)

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Shooter Dival is Benji’s childhood best friend, and he will also be Benji’s best man at the wedding. He is like family to the Winburys.

Isaan Chatter most recently appeared in Pippa (2023) as Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. He also played Raghav Manavalan in Don’t Look Up (2021) and Amir in Beyond the Clouds (2017).

Chloe Carter (Mia Isaac)

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Chloe is the teenage daughter of Police Chief Dan Carter. She works as a caterer when she isn’t running around being a typical teen.

Mia Isaac is known for playing Coventina ‘Covey’ Brown in Black Cake, Rowan in Not Okay and Wally Park in Don’t Make Me Go. She also played Aurora in Meko Winbush’s Project Greenlight film Grey Matter (2023).

Nikki Henry (Donna Lynne Champlin)

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Detective Nikki Henry, who was Greek guy Nick in Elin Hilderbrand’s book, is a no nonsense mother who wants to solve the case as quickly as possible. Her instincts drive the investigation because she doesn’t have to deal with the red tape of funding from the Winbury’s to the Nantucket police force.

Donna Lynne Champlin played Paula Proctor in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, a Broadway Lady in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Excellence) and Mrs. Veda in Yes, God Yes (2019).

Karen Sacks (Dendrie Taylor)

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Karen is Amelia’s mother, and she has cancer. Benji and Amelia moved their wedding up early to the 4th of July to acommodate her schedule because the cancer is terminal.

Taylor portrayed Luann Delaney in Sons of Anarchy, Gail ‘Red Dog’ Eklund in The Fighter (2010) and Margaret in Peace in the Valley (2022).

Isabel Nallet (Isabelle Adjani)

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Isabel Nallet is a French family friend of Greer and Tag’s. Her book basis is Featherleigh Dale.

Isabelle Adjani played Anna in Possession (1981), Adèle Hugo in The Story of Adele H (1975) and Lucy Harker in Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979).

Dan Carter (Michael Beach) (Right)

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Dan Carter is tasked with solving the murder mystery that darkens the wedding of Benji Winbury and Amelia Sacks. He works with Detective Nikki Henry to piece together what happened the fateful night before what was supposed to be the wedding of the year.

Michael Beach is known for playing Mark in Tulsa King, Warden Kareem Moore in Mayor of Kingstown, Detective Murphy in the second installment of Ryan Murphu’s Monster anthology, which will follow Lyle and Erik Menendez. He also played Manta’s father Jesse in Aquaman (2018).

Enid Collins (Adina Porter), Hyacinth (Jeanine Mason) and Brad (Troy Iwata)

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Enid Collins is Greer’s longtime editor. Hyacinth and Brad are her PR managers.

Adina Porter portrayed Beverly Hope in American Horror Story, Kendra James in The Newsroom, Lettie Mae Thornton in True Blood and Indra in The 100.

Iwata played Reggie in Summoning Sylvia (2023), Tommy in What Lies Below (2020), Hector in Space Cadet (2024) and Damian Saito in WeCrashed.

Broderick Graham (Thomas Flanagan)

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Broderick Graham is Greer’s estranged brother. He also had a big role in her past life and employment.

Thomas Flanagan is known for playing Morrison. in Braveheart, cicero in Gladiator (2000) Tullk in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Filip ‘Chibs’ Telford in Sons of Anarchy.

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