Based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, Netflix’s The Perfect Couple follows Amelia, a bride-to-be who is marrying into an ultra-wealthy Nantucket family. When her best friend Merritt winds up dead after the wedding reception, everyone in the Winbury family becomes a suspect. Cue a classic whodunnit!
***Proceed with caution! Spoilers ahead!***
Since I hadn’t read the book, I was completely shocked when Merritt’s killer was revealed to be Abby, the pregnant, dutiful wife of eldest brother Thomas. The motive? To ensure that Merritt’s unborn child — from an affair with family patriarch Tag Winbury — didn’t delay trust fund money.
For much of the series, Abby is on the sidelines. In fact, she tells Amelia that “the key to [being part of the family] is to just stay on the periphery where it’s safe.” After Merritt’s death, the authorities begin questioning family members, but Abby remains a quiet observer who chimes in with snarky quips.
Honestly, Abby was not on my radar as a possible suspect until the very end — though, looking back, plenty of clues point to her guilt throughout all six episodes:
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Abby constantly tries to paint others in a suspicious light.
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Abby has always been money-motivated.
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Abby is seen washing the glass with barbiturates the morning after Merritt’s death.
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Abby asks Thomas to clean out his pill drawer.
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Abby lies about when Thomas came to bed after the reception.
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Tallow appears in Merritt’s toxicology report.
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Abby relies heavily on privilege.
Did you catch these clues on your first watch? Share your thoughts on The Perfect Couple‘s twist in the comments below.
