Scarpetta
Kay Scarpetta is an American crime drama television series developed by Liz Sarnoff, adapted from Patricia Cornwell's novels. It follows Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta as she returns to Virginia to resume her former role, confronting intricate personal and professional relationships, particularly with her sister Dorothy, and uncovering longstanding grudges and secrets. Produced by and starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, the cast also includes Rosy McEwen, Amanda Righetti and Ariana DeBose.
StatusActive
First airedMar 11, 2026
Streaming
Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for Scarpetta
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Rankings
Daily Attention Score rankings for Scarpetta
Time on top
How much of the past 365 days Scarpetta spent at the top of TV
Days at #1
1
#46 of 54 shows to hit #1
<1% of the past 365 days
Days in Top 10
15
#64 of 229 shows to reach the top 10
4% of the past 365 days
Audience Signals
Public engagement with Scarpetta on September 29, 2026
Seasons
Average Attention Score by season
First 30 days after each season premiere
#
Season
Avg Buzz
1
Scarpetta
34.3
#100+
Top Cast
By Attention Score on September 29, 2026
1
Nicole Kidman
Kay Scarpetta
12.0
2
Simon Baker
Benton Wesley
6.9
3
Jamie Lee Curtis
Dorothy
4.6
4
Bobby Cannavale
Pete Marino
3.0
5
Amanda Righetti
Past Dorothy
2.8
6
Ariana DeBose
Lucy Farinelli-Watson
1.5