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1961. Tom Ripley, a small-time fraudster, is hired by millionaire Herbert Greenleaf to visit his son Dickie in Italy and bring him back to New York. Dickie has been squandering his inheritance on lavish, unproductive living and Greenleaf believes that Ripley, being a friend of his, can convince him to straighten up and come home. Ripley goes to Italy but has other plans in mind.
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Episode 1
Thu, Apr 4, 202449 mins
New York, 1961. Tom Ripley, a small-time fraudster, is approached by millionaire Herbert Greenleaf with a proposal. Greenleaf's son Dickie is living off his trust fund in Italy and has turned his back on his parents. Believing Tom to be a friend of his he, he asks Tom to bring him back to the US. He'll put up all his costs and pay him a salary while he endeavours to bring Dickie back. Ripley accepts.
