'Ripley on Netflix is so good!' Andrew Scott's 'one hell of a performance' compels fans to binge-watch show

Netflix recently dropped its newest crime-drama series 'Ripley' and fans are absolutely loving it
PUBLISHED APR 6, 2024
Netflix viewers can't seem to get enough of Andrew Scott's chilling acting as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley' (@Netflix)
Netflix viewers can't seem to get enough of Andrew Scott's chilling acting as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley' (@Netflix)

ROME, ITALY: Netflix recently launched its newest crime-drama series, 'Ripley' on Thursday, April 4, and fans are absolutely loving it. The show has been receiving positive feedback since its release.

Steven Zaillian, who won an Academy Award for 'Schindler's List', brings together an impressive ensemble cast for the Netflix adaptation. The cast includes Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, and Dakota Fanning in the lead role.

Andrew Scott delivers a standout performance as Tom Ripley in Netflix's thriller series 'Ripley' (@netflix)
Andrew Scott delivers a standout performance as Tom Ripley in Netflix's thriller series 'Ripley' (@netflix)

'Ripley' takes place in the early '60s New York where Scott's character, Tom Ripley, is a con artist barely making ends meet.

A wealthy businessman hires him to go to Italy and persuade his carefree son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to come back home. Taking this job marks the beginning of Tom's descent into a world filled with lies, scams, and murder.

Fans praise 'Ripley' for its brilliant cinematography and storytelling

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in a sill from the trailer of the show 'Ripley' (@Netflix)
Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in a still from 'Ripley' (@netflix)

Fans took to X to express their love for 'Ripley' as one said, "It took me the 2nd episode to hook me, and then I was all in! Binge-watched it in two days. Absolutely enjoyed this Netflix Ripley series," while another fan commented, "Ripley on Netflix is so good, also the awesome cameo in the finale is pretty cool."



 



 

A fan full of excitement wrote, "I finished Netflix's Ripley. HOLY S**T! I feel like I've just seen one of the greatest seasons of television ever made. (have only felt this way after Station 11 & HBO's Watchmen) Hitchcockian, gothic, noir, horror, mystery, thriller. Andrew Scott, make a place for your Emmy," to which a fan replied saying, "I loved it too very suspenseful with humour - I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did."



 



 

Praising the film's cinematography, one fan commented, "Netflix’s Ripley starring Andrew Scott is quite possibly the best and most beautiful series I have ever seen on television. It is gothic noir dream. Bellisima!" "Ripley on Netflix won't be for everyone, but I absolutely love it and it is GORGEOUSLY shot. Great, tense, slow burn thriller and really interesting take on the novel," wrote another fan.



 



 

Fans shower 'Ripley' star Andrew Scott and supporting cast members with love

Dakota Fanning, Andrew Scott, and Johnny Flynn in Ripley (2024) (@Netflix)
Dakota Fanning, Andrew Scott, and Johnny Flynn in a still from 'Ripley' (@netflix)

Andrew Scott has impressed a lot of viewers all around the globe with one saying, "Andrew Scott (aka “hot priest” from Fleabag) was mesmerizing in the title role. Will kinda creep you out, but it’s a hell of a performance. Should win awards," while another fan commented, "Ripley on Netflix...in black and white. Andrew Scott is so good."



 



 

A fan praised the casting of the series and said, "Loving the decision to cast Eliot Sumner as Freddie Miles ripleynetflix," while another fan said,"I finished Ripley (2024) on Netflix! Andrew Scott is phenomenal as The Talented Mr. Ripley. Andrew Scott’s eerie portrayal of Tom Ripley is subtle and complex. A great miniseries with lots of detail and excellent support actors."



 



 

'Ripley' Trailer



 

'Ripley' is now available to stream on Netflix

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