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BRizz 2 TV Review: Ripley (Netflix, 2024) Based on the novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” by Patricia Highsmith Netflix’s Ripley is a stylish, slow-burn psychological thriller that expands on the world introduced in The Talented Mr. Ripley, transforming the iconic story into an eight-episode black-and-white television series. With each episode running close to an hour, it’s like watching an eight-hour art-house film — one that trades in tension, atmosphere, and deep character study. If you’re familiar with the 1999 film starring Matt Damon, you already know the core plot: a man named Tom Ripley becomes entangled in a dangerous web of lies, manipulation, and murder. The film was fantastic, and this series builds on that, offering more layers to the story and giving space to explore Ripley’s descent in slow, deliberate steps. Now, here’s the thing: while I can recognize the quality of the series — from its stunning cinematography to the hauntingly quiet pacing — it just wasn’t fully my cup of tea. The black-and-white aesthetic is bold and beautifully done, reminiscent of classic Hitchcock. But I personally lean more toward colorful, fast-paced, emotionally brighter stories. This one is cold, calculated, and extremely dialogue-heavy. It’s less about spectacle and more about slow tension. That said, it’s still a great show. The acting is sharp. The storytelling is tight. You feel every decision, every lie, every close call. There’s a certain brilliance in how the show makes you root for someone doing such terrible things — and that, alone, makes it worth a watch. Final Thoughts: Ripley is a moody, masterfully constructed thriller that fans of noir, true crime, or psychological dramas will likely love. It’s just not a series I’d personally revisit — not because it’s bad (it’s not), but because it simply isn’t my style. But that’s the beauty of film and TV — not everything is for everyone, and what didn’t quite click for me might end up being your next obsession. Verdict: ✅ Worth a watch 🚫 Not a rewatch (for me) 🎥 Stylish, cerebral, and hauntingly quiet Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Docabilly D One of the best series ever. Fargo quality Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Dani G Beautiful cinematography and art direction. Very good acting. The same story we already knew but different, with some episodes detailing parts of it with an unrivaled tension. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Jenaro V El formato de serie (8 capítulos de 1h) no le favoreció en nada a esta historia, es demasiado lenta y se hace muy aburrida, eso si, la fotografía es bellísima. Hace años hubo una película con esta historia contada de otra manera, creo que ese formato le hubiese beneficiado mucho más. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Mark S Takes psychopathy to a whole new level. Great TV! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Lucas G It was very good, fantastic recreation of Italy in the early 60s, it oozes old school glamour. Only the character of Freddie that is portrayed by a girl with a very bad wig was taking you out of the story. Too much of a stretch, but i guess considering it is Netflix it is not too much. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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