Netflix's 'Ripley' is a faithful adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' following the story of Tom Ripley, a grifter hired to bring back a wayward son from Italy. The series, written and directed by Steven Zaillian, delves into a dark journey of deceit and murder across eight episodes.
The series, set in 1961, takes inspiration from 1960s noir cinema, with a shift in the characters' ages from the book to the screen. While the book portrays characters in their early 20s, the series suggests they are in their 30s.
