--- title: "RIPLEY: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/ripley/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/ripley" critics_score: 72 critics_reviews: 18 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # RIPLEY (2024): what the critics said Critics' score 72 from 18 reviews: 12 positive, 2 mixed, 4 negative. ## IndieWire — Ben Travers Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic praises Zaillian's black-and-white adaptation for its hypnotic storytelling and exquisite cinematography that shades the tale of a deplorable killer. Andrew Scott's striking performance pulls off its own 'talented' twist on the material. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/ripley-review-netflix-series-andrew-scott-1234969838/) ## The AV Club — Matt Schimkowitz Rating A-. 4 April 2024. The review calls it the best Talented Mr. Ripley adaptation yet, with Zaillian, Scott, and cinematographer Robert Elswit delivering a masterful, textured take faithful to Highsmith. Scott's quiet, unassuming terror as Ripley stands out amid striking black-and-white photography and purposeful direction. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/ripley-review-tv-netflix-steven-zaillian-andrew-scott-1851380208) ## The Guardian — Lucy Mangan Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. This scintillating noirish adaptation leaves the 1999 film in the shade, thanks to Andrew Scott's mesmerising performance as a wellspring of possibilities. The black-and-white photography is gorgeous, the slow pace builds exquisite tension, and the supporting cast is excellent. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/04/ripley-review-andrew-scott-is-absolutely-spellbinding) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic finds the remorseless, monochromatic series a deliciously mean adaptation anchored by Andrew Scott's phenomenal performance. It sneers at the upper class with complicated aims, immersive cinematography, and a mercurial spirit that rejects previous adaptations' moral framing. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/ripley-netflix-series-review-andrew-scott.html) ## The i Paper — Ed Power Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic praises Andrew Scott’s twitchy, anxious and brilliant performance as a world-weary, ruthless Ripley in this bleakly dazzling black-and-white adaptation. Zaillian’s meditative direction and the stark Italian setting provide a perfect platform for Scott to embody the character he was born to play. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/ripley-review-andrew-scott-2988319) ## The Times Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 3 April 2024. This monochrome adaptation is a stunning Hitchcockian work of art with stark perfectionism; the slow, hypnotic pace and Caravaggio-like use of light make it cinematic and compelling once the black-and-white style is accepted. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/ripley-netflix-review-this-monochrome-adaptation-is-a-hitchcockian-work-of-art-wfh9mfrzt) ## Empire — John Nugent Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic highlights the series’ severe, stunning black-and-white cinematography and Andrew Scott’s cold-blooded, psychopathic Ripley as a fresh, darker take on the material. Zaillian’s ambitious, exquisitely crafted noir is rare on television despite its gloomy tone. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/ripley/) ## Radio Times — Lewis Knight Rating 4/5. 4 April 2024. The critic calls it a gorgeous, unnerving slow-burn thriller that stretches suspense across eight episodes with stunning black-and-white visuals. Scott’s quietly venomous, scary Ripley and Fanning’s intelligent Marge stand out, though the lack of chemistry between Scott and Flynn is a minor downside. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/ripley-review-netflix-andrew-scott-gorgeous-adaptation-comment/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic calls it another strong adaptation with breathtaking black-and-white photography and a complex, unsteady Scott performance that blends fragility and cunning. Zaillian’s slower, methodical approach creates a rapturously pretty, propulsive descent into murky morality, frequently leavened by humor. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/ripley-review-andrew-scott-dakota-fanning-netflix-patricia-highsmith-1235865914/) ## Evening Standard Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. Andrew Scott is magnificent as Ripley with a flawless accent and top performance, but the rest of the cast falls short of the 1999 original and the series is gorgeous yet not as good overall. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/ripley-review-netflix-andrew-scott-johnny-flynn-b1147080.html) ## The Independent Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The breathtaking black-and-white visuals and tense extended scenes are decent, but the series falters due to Andrew Scott feeling all wrong as an overt ghoul rather than a charming social climber, haunted by the 1999 film's cast. [Read the review](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/ripley-netflix-review-b2522801.html) ## The Telegraph — Anita Singh Rating 2/5. 4 April 2024. Andrew Scott is great but the only smart decision; the brooding black-and-white series is dull and deadening compared to the sun-drenched 1999 film, with listless supporting performances. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2024/04/04/ripley-netflix-review-andrew-scott-johnny-flynn/) ## Variety — Aramide Tinubu Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic finds the series aesthetically pleasing but narratively arduous, with an utterly charmless Scott as a grating, sociopathic grifter who lacks the seduction of prior versions. Overlong episodes and a lack of depth in the characters make it stilted and unengaging rather than enticing. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/ripley-tv-review-netflix-series-1235957687/) ## Collider — Remus Noronha Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic highlights Andrew Scott's nuanced, career-best performance and the stunning black-and-white cinematography drawing from Caravaggio and classic cinema. Some plot threads remain unresolved, but the series is near-perfect overall. [Read the review](https://collider.com/ripley-netflix-review/) ## Consequence Rating B+. 4 April 2024. The critic lauds the sumptuous black-and-white visuals and Andrew Scott's ideal casting as Ripley. The main flaw is the overly slow pacing that drags especially in the early episodes. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2024/04/ripley-review-andrew-scott-netflix/) ## /Film — Chris Evangelista Rating 7/10. 4 April 2024. The critic praises the stylish black-and-white cinematography and Andrew Scott's calculating, almost inhuman performance as Ripley. The story feels lopsided and runs out of steam after the central crimes, struggling to fill eight episodes. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1553420/ripley-review-andrew-scott-netflix/) ## Den of Geek — Rosie Fletcher Fi1m's normalised score 50/100 (inferred from the text). 8 April 2024. The review describes the noir adaptation as dark and stormy but not always in a good way, a dour slog over eight episodes despite strong performances. Scott's Ripley impresses as a murderous psychopath, though the series lacks fun and can feel like too much cat-and-mousing for those familiar with the story. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ripley-review/) ## Digital Spy — Rebecca Cook Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 4 April 2024. The critic argues the series fails to capture the magic of the 1999 film, with baffling stylistic choices like black-and-white and slow pacing that make it occasionally boring. Solid performances are undermined by the lack of color, escapism, and the seductive allure of prior adaptations. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a60383620/ripley-netflix-series-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/ripley.md