Scarpetta (2026)

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to her position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, where she investigates a haunting murder with eerie reminders from her first big case decades ago. In 1998, Scarpetta works alongside Detective Pete Marino and FBI Agent Benton Wesley as they investigate a series of brutal stranglings. Based on the best-selling novels by Patricia Cornwell.

IMDb rating: 6.1 (20,493 votes)
Episode average: 6.9 ↑ +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

6.91 avg 8 episodes 6.6 → 6.9 52 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Bridge of Time, Part One	6.6	1,231
2	Kay	6.8	883
3	Dot	7.0	794
4	Pete	7.0	748
5	Hello from Space, My Dear	7.0	712
6	Benton	6.9	686
7	L+J	7.1	665
8	Bridge of Time, Part Two	6.9	807