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Ripley

Ripley is a 2024 American limited television series based on Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley novels.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ripley is a 2024 American limited television series based on Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels. Created, written and directed by Steven Zaillian, it stars Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley, a grifter who becomes entangled in deception and murder while in Italy. The series premiered on Netflix on April 4, 2024.

Premise

The series follows Tom Ripley, a small-time con artist in early 1960s New York, who is hired by a wealthy man to bring his son back from Italy. The job leads Ripley into a world of luxury, identity deception and violent crime.

Production

Ripley was developed by Steven Zaillian as a limited series for Netflix. The series was previously associated with Showtime before moving to Netflix.

Cast

Andrew Scott portrays Tom Ripley. The series also features Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf and Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood.

Source material

The series draws from Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels, beginning with The Talented Mr. Ripley. The character has previously been adapted for film and television.

Availability in Canada

The series is available to Canadian viewers through Netflix.

Key facts

  • Ripley is a limited series based on Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels.
  • Andrew Scott stars as Tom Ripley, a grifter who descends into deception and murder.
  • The story is set in early 1960s New York and Italy.
  • The series premiered on Netflix on April 4, 2024.
  • Steven Zaillian created, wrote and directed the series.
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Canadian context

The series is available to Canadian viewers through Netflix, making it part of the streaming catalogue accessible in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ripley about?
It follows con artist Tom Ripley, who travels to Italy to bring back a wealthy man's son and becomes involved in fraud, identity deception and murder.
Who stars in Ripley?
Andrew Scott stars as Tom Ripley.
When was Ripley released?
Ripley premiered on Netflix on April 4, 2024.
What is Ripley based on?
It is based on Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels, especially The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Who created Ripley?
Steven Zaillian created, wrote and directed the limited series.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765
    Supports: Official synopsis describing the premise and setting.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11016042/
    Supports: Series format, cast, and premise.
  3. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/ripley-release-date-photos-news
    Supports: Release date, cast, creator, format, and source material.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ripley
    Supports: Genre, release date, network, and creator credits.
  5. Variety — https://www.variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/ripley-tv-review-netflix-series-1235957687/
    Supports: Setting, premise, and creative leadership.