New Show by Nicole Kidman: Netflix's Response to Saltburn
Recall Saltburn, the black, satirical comedy that stunned everyone last year? Well, starring none other than Nicole Kidman, Netflix is launching a new show that could just be the ideal rival.
Based on a 2018 book, The Perfect Couple centers on a lavish wedding on Nantucket. But when a body is discovered just before the ceremony, things rapidly go south. Sounds familiar, then? Saltburn had a similar feel, with a college student caught in the disorganized life of his affluent friend's family.
Why might the Perfect Couple be a worthy rival to Saltburn?
Both shows center on the conflict and unease associated with wealth and power. The trailer for The Perfect Couple exhibits the same awkwardness and social commentary that made Saltburn so intriguing. Both of them take place in great sites; The Perfect Couple features an equally remarkable Nantucket mansion than Saltburn Manor.
Though the details vary, these stories' central ideas are shockingly similar. Both look at the negative aspects of riches and the terrible actions people will do when surrounded with luxury. These shows center those sinister secrets buried behind the exquisite front-ends.
Can the ideal couple, however, match the Cringe Factor of Saltburn?
Saltburn was, quite literally, a wild ride. This film was unique in that it did not hold back when pushing limits. That degree of intensity is difficult to replicate, though. After all, the Perfect Couple is a Netflix series, thus it will appeal to a larger viewership.
Like Saltburn did, the show boasts a star-studded cast and the ability to start a discussion on social concerns and class. Though one thing is certain: The Perfect Couple is a show worth seeing, whether it can match Saltburn remains to be seen.
