Diamonds is a 2023 American crime thriller television series created by Matthew Federman and Ross Fineman for Netflix. The series stars Jennifer Connelly as Alice Hughes, a brilliant diamond appraiser who is drawn into a dangerous world of international crime when she is tasked with verifying the authenticity of a priceless diamond.
The series was released on Netflix on April 20, 2023, to positive reviews from critics who praised Connelly's performance, as well as the writing and directing.
Plot:
Alice Hughes (Jennifer Connelly) is a brilliant diamond appraiser who is called in to verify the authenticity of a priceless diamond. The diamond is owned by a Russian oligarch, and it is rumored to be cursed. Alice soon finds herself caught up in a dangerous world of international crime, as she tries to uncover the truth about the diamond.
Cast:
- Jennifer Connelly as Alice Hughes
Paul Bettany as Max- Elizabeth Debicki as Elena
- Ed Harris as Richard
- David Strathairn as Malcom
Reception:
Diamonds received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 92% approval rating based on 100 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Diamonds is a stylish and suspenseful thriller that is anchored by Jennifer Connelly's tour-de-force performance." On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 75 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Box office:
Diamonds was released on Netflix on April 20, 2023. It was not released in theaters.
The series has been renewed for a second season.