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Dr Kay Scarpetta
Virginia’s chief medical examiner. The story follows her in the present and as a younger doctor in 1998.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 1
SCARPETTA
Bridge of Time, Part One
The setup
Dr Kay Scarpetta returns as Virginia’s chief medical examiner. The story follows her in the present and during the 1998 investigation that established her career, with younger actors playing the same characters.
The simple way to follow it
The younger cast shows 1998; the older cast shows the present. Childhood and family memories are separate flashbacks.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
9 peopleThe only names you need
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Pete Marino
A retired detective and Kay’s trusted investigator. In 1998, he is the detective working her first major case.
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Benton Wesley
Kay’s husband in the present. In 1998, he is the FBI profiler brought in to help Kay and Marino.
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Dorothy Farinelli
Kay’s outspoken sister, Lucy’s mother and Pete’s wife. She and Kay have a difficult relationship.
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Lucy Farinelli-Watson
Kay’s brilliant niece. She is grieving for her late wife, Janet, and was raised partly by Kay.
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Janet Watson
Lucy’s late wife. Lucy still speaks to an artificial-intelligence version created from Janet’s memories and personality.
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Lori Petersen
The fourth victim in the 1998 murder case. Her husband finds her body in their home.
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Matt Petersen
Lori’s husband and a suspect in 1998. His name unexpectedly returns in the present-day investigation.
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Gwen Hainey
A missing biomedical engineer linked to the present-day body found near the railway tracks.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 1.
Content note: Murder, graphic crime-scene detail, autopsy imagery, bereavement, family conflict, sexual references and strong language.
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