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Based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel of the same name, The Perfect Couple follows the wealthy, snooty Winbury family, who have opened their beautiful house near Nantucket Lake for the wedding of their middle son, Benji (Billy Howle), to his girlfriend Amelia (Eve Hewson). Benji슬롯사이트�s mother, Greer (Nicole Kidman), is a best-selling novelist who controls the family, while his father, Tag (Liev Schreiber), enjoys his weed and golf.

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We also meet Shooter Dival (Bollywood슬롯사이트�s Ishaan Khatter), the groom슬롯사이트�s best friend, who behaves most suspiciously after the body is discovered. Additionally, family friend Isabel Nallet (Isabelle Adjani) arrives with her own set of French complications. The murder is investigated by Detective Nikki Henry (Donna Lynne Champlin) and the local police chief, Dan Carter (Michael Beach), whose daughter, Chloe (Mia Isaac), was part of the wedding catering team and may have seen or overheard something.

'The Perfect Couple' Review - Changes That Work and That Don't

The Perfect Couple makes several notable changes from the book, including altering character names (Celeste in the novel becomes Amelia in the show), adding new characters like Will, and gender-swapping others. For example, the Greek male detective from the book is replaced by the acerbic Nikki Henry, whose disdain for the rich, pompous Winbury family leads to some entertaining put-downs and observations.

While the basic setting and character descriptions remain similar in both the show and the novel, and the murder victim and killer are unchanged, the motivations and methods differ. Some of these changes benefit the show; others do not. I was particularly disappointed with the reasoning behind the murder. The novel did a better job portraying the victim as a tragic casualty of Winburys' recklessness. In the series, the motive feels weak and is only vaguely hinted at earlier.

'The Perfect Couple' Review - The Uneven Screenplay

While it inevitably invites comparisons to The White Lotus which becomes its undoing, The Perfect Couple is engaging for the most part. It슬롯사이트�s not really a murder mystery, even if the crime is central. Rather, it슬롯사이트�s a commentary on class privilege, told through two perspectives: the police investigation and the bride슬롯사이트�s realisation of the true dynamics within the family she슬롯사이트�s marrying into. That said, the plot doesn슬롯사이트�t offer anything groundbreaking or particularly shocking. There are no standout moments that linger with you afterwards.

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Additionally, some subplots feel shoehorned in to create artificial tension. While making Will central to the mystery was a smart move, his subplot with Chloe and their ocean excursion seemed like an unnecessary detour. The love triangle involving Benji, Amelia, and Shooter started promisingly but fizzled out. Perhaps the intention was to show that Amelia was just as psychologically troubled as her future in-laws, but the storyline lacked the weight to make that point convincingly, nor does it allow us to feel for any of the characters.

'The Perfect Couple' Review - The Performances

As for the performances, the ensemble cast did well overall. Liev Schreiber and Eve Hewson were the standouts for me. Schreiber was fantastic as the seemingly laid-back father who isn슬롯사이트�t as cool as he appears. Hewson, who represents the audience슬롯사이트�s perspective on the Winburys, shines in portraying her character슬롯사이트�s emotional insecurities and anxieties.

Nicole Kidman delivers her role as the prudish socialite with wide-eyed intensity, although she truly shines in the final episode. However, the final scene between Greer and Amelia, where they attempt to reconcile, doesn슬롯사이트�t feel earned. Jack Reynor and Dakota Fanning add enough acidic flair to their scenes.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천As for Ishaan Khatter, the슬롯 머신 사이트 추천desi dude was impressive, even though, at times, his subplot felt슬롯 머신 사이트 추천too tangential to슬롯 머신 사이트 추천the main narrative.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천슬롯사이트�The Perfect Couple슬롯사이트�: What슬롯사이트�s Ishaan Khatter Doing in Nicole Kidman슬롯사이트�s Netflix Series? All You Need To Know About His Role!슬롯 머신 사이트 추천

'The Perfect Couple' Review - Final Thoughts

The Perfect Couple is a mixed bag. While it nearly succeeds in crafting a compelling narrative about class tensions and family dysfunction, it falters in delivering a satisfying murder mystery. The strong performances and intriguing setup keep you engaged, but the rushed and occasionally illogical twists detract from what could have been a sharper, more resonant series. The Perfect Couple is streaming on Netflix.

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