The Netflix limited series Ripley, based on Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, features a significant feline character named King, a Maine Coon cat who plays Lucio in the show. Set in the 1960s, the series follows the story of Tom Ripley, portrayed by Andrew Scott, a con artist hired to bring back a wealthy businessman's son, Dickie Greenleaf, played by Johnny Flynn, from Italy to the United States.
Ripley becomes enamored with Dickie's lifestyle and decides to steal his identity, leading to a series of nefarious events. Dakota Fanning also stars in the series as Marge Sherwood, a character suspicious of Ripley's actions.
