Is Scarpetta coming back?
Scarpetta (2026–present) — crime · thriller · mystery on Prime Video
About Scarpetta
Yes — Scarpetta returns in 2026 on Prime Video.
Scarpetta is a crime, thriller, and mystery series that premiered in 2026. It follows renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta as she resumes her role as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, investigating a haunting murder with echoes of her first major case from decades ago. The show depicts her efforts to solve complex cases involving brutal murders, with her past and present investigations intertwining.
The series stars Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy Farinelli, Ariana DeBose as Lucy Farinelli-Watson, Bobby Cannavale as Pete Marino, and Simon Baker as FBI Profiler Benton Wesley. The show has a rating of 6.6 on TVMaze and each episode runs approximately 52 minutes. The first season consisted of 8 episodes, with a second season announced but not yet scheduled.
Scarpetta episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E8 | Bridge of Time, Part Two |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E7 | L + J |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E6 | Benton |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E5 | Hello from space, my Dear |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E4 | Pete |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E3 | Dot |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E2 | Kay |
| March 11, 2026 | S1·E1 | Bridge of Time, Part One |
