Netflix’s thriller series Ripley is not only proving a hit with critics in its own right, but is also helping to rehabilitate the reputation of a failed 2022 Ben Affleck thriller. Starring Andrew Scott, the series is a retelling of Patricia Highsmith’s acclaimed 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley – a story that has been adapted for the screen on several previous occasions. However, while the parallels between Ripley, Highsmith’s original novel, and earlier versions are obvious, the series also has more subtle connections to Affleck’s much-maligned movie.
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Author: Tommy Lethbridge
