Wikimedia Commons/Scarpetta Prime Video Celebrity Dive into forensic science with Scarpetta on Prime Video. Nicole Kidman stars in this smart, suspenseful thriller based on Patricia Cornwell's novels. April 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - Scarpetta has quickly become a standout thriller on Prime Video, blending forensic science with gripping storytelling. The series, based on Patricia Cornwell's acclaimed novels, brings a fresh edge to the crime procedural genre, offering viewers a show that's as smart as it is suspenseful.