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Is The Perfect Couple based on a true story? All about Nicole Kidman's series

Nicole Kidman is back on Netflix's catalog, and this time to solve a crime... or commit one. "The Perfect Couple" is the actress's new series and here, find out if it's based on a true story.

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber in The Perfect Couple.
© IMDbNicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber in The Perfect Couple.

Recently, Netflix has been adding some super interesting titles to its catalog, and if mystery is your thing, you can’t miss “The Perfect Couple“, the new limited series starring Nicole Kidman and a star-studded cast.

The story blends an intriguing mystery with a deep exploration of the characters and their motivations. The first season, debuting on the platform on September 5, consists of a total of six episodes.

Jenna Lamia, the creator of the dramatic thriller, brought together the Moulin Rouge! actress with other prominent figures in the industry, such as Dakota Fanning (Man on Fire) and Liev Schreiber (The Omen and Scream).

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Is The Perfect Couple based on a true story?

“The Perfect Couple” is not based on real events but is an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Elin Hilderbrand. Therefore, the events depicted in the series are 100 percent fictional.

The American author is known for her fiction novels which, although often reflecting aspects of human life and experience, are not based on specific facts but may be inspired by possible situations.

The story of the new Netflix original production centers around a mystery unfolding in the context of a high-profile wedding, but everything is a product of the writer’s imagination.

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What is The Perfect Couple about?

It centers on a mystery within the context of a high-profile wedding in Nantucket. The narrative begins with the celebration of a much-anticipated wedding, but the event is interrupted by a crime: a murder occurs during the festivities.

The plot follows several characters, including the bride and groom, their families and their friends, as they try to uncover the truth. The episodes explore themes such as apparent perfection, personal relationships, and hidden secrets.

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The Netflix series based on this novel maintains the focus on mystery and intrigue, featuring a diverse cast of characters who are caught in a web of deception and revelations while searching for the perpetrator of the crime.

Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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