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Andrew Scott Is Utterly Charmless in Netflix’s Somber ‘Ripley’: TV Review
Andrew Scott's take on Tom Ripley in Netflix's 'Ripley' lacks the excitement of the film or the infamous novels.
Given the 1999 movie’s commercial and critical acclaim, a series adaptation for the streaming era was almost inevitable, and after being sold off by Showtime to Netflix, “Ripley” has Andrew Scott stepping into the titular character’s loafers. Academy Award-winning writer-director Steven Zaillian — behind such works as “Schindler’s List” (for which he won the adapted screenplay Oscar) and the 2016 HBO limited series “The Night Of ” — presents his own spin on the psychological thriller. He’s a quick thinker who can meticulously plot his way out of dark corners but Tom’s sociopathic personality and inability to show even a sliver of humanity make “Ripley” an uncomfortable, somber watch.
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