Netflix is leveling up with a blend of nostalgia and fresh vibes, keeping its classic charm while exploring new horizons. Despite dominating the last quarter—even after shaking things up with cost-cutting moves like discontinuing shows midway and yanking content from its catalog—the streaming titan has stumbled a bit. This misstep has even cast a shadow over Nicole Kidman’s drama, The Perfect Couple.

Even though the hype was genuine and her comeback was thought to be strong, the critics' ratings tell a different story, making the series a less popular choice among subscribers.

Netflix has been lately making waves in the streaming scene with some pretty audacious moves, from axing shows left and right to championing sustainability in its content. While its strategies vary, its ambitions stay high. Despite their efforts, Nicole Kidman’s The Perfect Couple’s debut season entered the foray with a tepid 58% on the Tomatometer, putting a little dent in Netflix’s reigning glory.

Critics have panned the show for its flat character development and uneven tone, labeling it “anticlimactic and underwhelming.” Unfortunately, the audience was not any more impressed; their reviews echoed the critics' sentiments, noting a lack of depth and an over-reliance on aesthetics. Some even highlight that while the series boasts a star-studded cast, it has fallen short in almost every other area.

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While it might be a bit early to declare the show a complete flop, fans looking to shift the narrative might find this background information helpful.

The Perfect Couple is Netflix’s latest American mystery drama, featuring a stellar lineup with Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Eve Hewson. Adapted from Elin Hilderbrand's 2018 novel, the show premiered on September 5, 2024. Directed by Susanne Bier and brought to life by Jenna Lamia, it revolves around Amelia, who is on the verge of marrying into a wealthy Nantucket family—much to the chagrin of their formidable matriarch played by Kidman.

When a body, however, washes up on the beach and secrets start spilling, everyone suddenly looks suspicious. The six-episode series shakes things up from the novel by changing the bride’s name from Celeste Otis to Amelia Sacks. Showrunner Lamia said this tweak was to avoid any Big Little Lies déjà vu. Unfortunately, with the series hitting a bump right after its debut, one can only hope it can dodge the negativity and make a comeback before all shots are fired.

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