Based on Patricia Cornwell’s beloved book series and adapted for television by Liz Sarnoff, Prime Video ‘s latest crime thriller, “ Scarpetta ,” is an engrossing depiction of horrific femicide, dysfunctional families and the lies that can change perceptions. Gliding seamlessly between the present and the past, the show follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta (a fantastic Nicole Kidman ), who returns to her position as Virginia’s chief medical examiner after being ousted years prior. Though Kay’s comeback is