The Perfect Couple: Trailer, Release date, cast, Episodes, & Everything we know about the Netflix Mystery Drama  

The Perfect Couple is the latest must-watch series that has everyone talking. This upcoming Netflix limited series brings together a stellar cast, including Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Eve Hewson, in a gripping mystery drama set against the idyllic yet mysterious backdrop of Nantucket Island. Based on Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling novel, the show promises to deliver a thrilling blend of romance, suspense, and family secrets.

The recent trailer release has heightened the excitement, offering a sneak peek into the glamorous yet turbulent world of the Winbury family. Following its world premiere, the series is gaining attention as one of the year’s most anticipated shows.

What begins as a dream wedding in Nantucket turns chaotic when a body is found on the beach, transforming every guest into a suspect and revealing secrets that could shatter their perfect lives.

Are you ready to dive into the drama? Stick around as we reveal everything you need to know about The Perfect Couple, including cast details, plot twists, and the eerie atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And remember, we'll be updating this article with more surprising insights as they emerge!

Release date & Where to Watch

The six-episode series The Perfect Couple will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

Plot

The Perfect Couple centers on Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) as she prepares to marry into the wealthy and influential Winbury family on Nantucket. What begins as a grand high-society wedding, meticulously planned by the groom's mother, Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), quickly unravels when a corpse is found on the beach. The discovery turns the celebration into a gripping murder mystery, echoing the plotlines of Greer’s successful novels. As buried secrets emerge, suspicion and tension grip the Winbury clan, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. 

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Nantucket over the Fourth of July weekend, The Perfect Couple is a thrilling blend of mystery, romance, and drama, adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel.

Cast

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• Nicole Kidman (A Family Affair, Being the Ricardos) stars as Greer Garrison Winbury, the glamorous mother of the groom.
• Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan, Asteroid City) as Tag Winbury, the dashing father of the groom.
• Dakota Fanning (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Equalizer 3) plays Abby Winbury, the groom's sister-in-law.
• Eve Hewson (Flora and Son, Bad Sisters) takes on the role of Amelia Sacks, the bride.
• Billy Howle (Under the Banner of Heaven, The Serpent) as Benji Winbury, the groom.
• Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus, The Bold Type) plays Merritt Monaco, the bride's best friend.
• Ishaan Khatter (Beyond the Clouds, A Suitable Boy) as Shooter Dival, the groom's best friend.
• Jack Reynor (Midsommar, The Peripheral) as Thomas Winbury, the groom's brother.
• Mia Isaac (Not Okay, Black Cake) as Chloe Carter, the chief of police's daughter.
• Sam Nivola (Maestro, White Noise) as Will Winbury, another of the groom's brothers.
• Michael Beach (Mayor of Kingstown, DAHMER — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) as Dan Carter, the chief of police.
• Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The First Lady) as Nikki Henry, the detective.
• Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet, the family friend. 
• Nick Searcy as Deputy Carl
• Dendrie Taylor as Karen
• Michael McGrady as Bruce Sacks
• Stuart Whelan as Police
• Irina Dubova as Gosia
• Amory D. Wallace as Housekeeper
• Adina Porter as Enid Collins
• Rhonda Araujo Smith as Police Sergeant

Episodes

• Season 1 Episode 1 (Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 2 (Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 3 (Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 4 (Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 5 (Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 6 (Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024)

Official Trailer

The trailer for The Perfect Couple centers on the wealthy Winbury family, led by Greer (Nicole Kidman) and her husband, Tag (Liev Schreiber), as they prepare for their son Benji’s (Billy Howle) wedding to Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson). When a body is found on the beach, the celebration quickly turns into a tense investigation, with everyone becoming a suspect. The trailer features interrogation scenes reminiscent of Big Little Lies and plays up the drama with an ironic soundtrack of “Can’t Take My Eyes off You.”

Take a look at the teaser trailer that was previously released below.

Where did The Perfect Couple get Filmed?

Filming took place from April to June 2023 in Massachusetts, with locations including Chatham, Eastward Point, Harwich, and various spots around Cape Cod. In September 2023, filming in Nantucket and Chatham faced disruptions due to picketing by striking SAG-AFTRA union members.

Behind the Scenes

Jenna Lamia (Good Girls, Awkward) adapted the novel and serves as the showrunner for the limited series, also executive producing alongside director Susanne Bier (Bird Box, The Undoing). Bier, an Emmy and Oscar winner, will direct all six episodes. Other executive producers include Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment (Stranger Things), Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady of The Jackal Group, Nicole Kidman and Per Saari of Blossom Films, and Josh Barry.