What book is Ripley (2024) based on?
The Talented Mr. Ripley, book 1 of Ripley, by Patricia Highsmith.
The book behind Ripley
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1955 · book 1 of Ripley · by Patricia Highsmith
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Should you read it first?
The series covers only this first novel. Its four successors, published over the next 36 years, are where Tom's story continues.
Book vs series
- Creator Steven Zaillian chose black and white, saying it fits the story.
- Zaillian said a series let him be more faithful to the story, tone and subtleties of Highsmith's work.
- The series adds Reeves Minot, played by John Malkovich, a character from Highsmith's later books.
Show the big differences (spoilers)
In the series, Tom buys a doctored passport, changes identities and moves abroad, and an inspector sees a photo of the real Dickie Greenleaf.
Which book is each season based on?
| Season | Book |
|---|---|
| Season 1 (2024) | The Talented Mr. Ripley · eight episodes, a limited series |
What to read next
Ripley Under Ground (1970). The second Ripley novel, filmed in 2005 as Ripley Under Ground.
Ripley in order
- 1The Talented Mr. Ripley 1955
- 2Ripley Under Ground 1970
- 3Ripley's Game 1974
- 4The Boy Who Followed Ripley 1980
- 5Ripley Under Water 1991
Other adaptations of The Talented Mr. Ripley
| Movie or series | Year |
|---|---|
| The Talented Mr. Ripley | 1999 |
| Purple Noon | 1960 |