Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini is a 2024 American documentary series directed and produced by Michael Beach Nichols. It explores the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax.
It premiered on June 20, 2024, on Hulu.
Premise
The series follows Sherri and Keith Papini, who live an ordinary life until Sherri disappears, triggering a search that becomes news around the world.[1]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "It's A Wonderful Life With You" | Michael Beach Nichols | June 20, 2024 |
| 2 | "Smegma was Relentless" | Michael Beach Nichols | June 20, 2024 |
| 3 | "You Never Found Me" | Michael Beach Nichols | June 20, 2024 |
Production
Hulu ordered "Perfect Wife" from executive producers Allison Berkley and Joseph Freed of Marwar Junction Productions in 2023, as exclusively reported by Variety. Michael Beach Nichols was attached to direct and executive produce the series alongside Erin Lee Carr and Rob Ford.[2]
Release
The series premiered on Hulu June 20, 2024.[3] It will make its broadcast premiere debut on ABC beginning on January 30, 2025.[4]
Reception
Critical reception
In December of 2024, Rolling Stone named Perfect Wife one of their nine best true crime documentaries of the year.[5]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 60% approval rating based on 5 critic reviews.[6]
Viewership
During its first week of release, 3.6 million viewers tuned into the series, making it Hulu's most watched documentary series ever.[7]
References
- ^ Maglio, Tony (June 6, 2024). "Hulu Leaves No Stone Unturned in Trailer for Sherri Papini Docuseries". IndieWire. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "'Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini' Hits 3.6 Million Views in One Week, Biggest Hulu Docuseries Ever (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Variety.
- ^ "Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini"". The Futon Critic. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (November 11, 2024). "Hulu Gets Big ABC Showcase As 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' Sherri Papini Docuseries, 'Only Murders' All Join Midseason Lineup". Variety. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "9 BEST TRUE-CRIME DOCS (AND SERIES) OF 2024". Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (June 28, 2024). "'Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini' Hits 3.6 Million Views in One Week, Biggest Hulu Docuseries Ever (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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