A grand mansion on a remote island. A wealthy family gathered for a joyous occasion. But the celebration comes to a screeching halt when a sudden murder occurs, and an outside detective is called in to solve the case.
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A grand mansion on a remote island. A wealthy family gathered for a joyous occasion. But the celebration comes to a screeching halt when a sudden murder occurs, and an outside detective is called in to solve the case. Sound familiar? Netflix’s latest miniseries The Perfect Couple seems like an attempt to create their very own The White Lotus. But does it succeed in delivering the same intrigue and sharp satire?
The six-part series is based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel and follows the Winbury family, who live on an exclusive Massachusetts island. At the centre of the story is Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), a famous and successful romance novelist, and her husband, Tag (Liev Schreiber). Their son, Benji (Billy Howle), is about to marry Amelia (Eve Hewson), a woman from a much less privileged background. The wedding is set to be a grand affair, but…