New Netflix Thriller Wins Critics But Struggles to Draw Viewers

New Netflix Thriller Wins Critics But Struggles to Draw Viewer

Ripley, Netflix's latest drama, follows a con man and master manipulator who lives a wretched existence pulling scams

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Then one day, he is presented with an incredible opportunity.

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Ripley accepts their offer and quickly integrates himself into Dickie Greenleaf's life, moving into his flat.

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[{"selector":"#anim-09eb1528-1a16-4428-8d7d-3486293ca4fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(35.937499914669296%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Yes, Ripley is based on a book, with the eight-part series an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s acclaimed 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley.

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