It stars an ensemble cast of Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Donna Lynne Champlin, Jack Reynor, Michael Beach, Ishaan Khatter, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac and Dakota Fanning.

Lamia, Bier, and Hilderbrand, joined Nicole Kidman and Per Saari (Blossom Films), Shawn Levy and Josh Barry (21 Laps Entertainment), and Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady (The Jackal Group) as executive producers.

[4] Principal photography for The Perfect Couple was scheduled from April to June 2023 in Massachusetts, with filming locations including Chatham, Eastward Point, Harwich, and various spots around Cape Cod.

[20] After the cast returned to set following an eight-month hiatus due to the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, director Susanne Bier proposed a flashmob-style dance sequence for the opening credits.

[24] Lucy Mangan of The Guardian praised the series for its well-crafted plot, noting that the twists and reveals are perfectly timed, making it hard to stop watching after starting.

"[25] Nick Hilton of The Independent criticized the series for its fast pace and lack of depth, noting that the hurried storytelling makes the non-linear timeline feel disjointed.

[26] Dan Einav from the Financial Times noted that the series feels predictable, often compared to Big Little Lies and The White Lotus, but it falls short on emotional depth and sharp wit.

Jack Reynor and Dakota Fanning appeared to enjoy their roles, but overall, it felt like the cast prioritized a luxurious Nantucket getaway, resulting in a confusing final product, similar to some of Kidman's recent TV projects.

[29] Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly noted that the show relied heavily on the absurd trope of characters casually making quips and coy remarks during police interrogations.

[31] Aramide Tinubu of Variety observed that despite a nonsensical plot and limited depth, the series remained enjoyable and highly watchable, thanks to its magnetic star power and intriguing elements.

[32] Kayleigh Donaldson of The Wrap agreed with other critics about the series' similarity to Kidman's previous work but found it to be a highly bingeable show poised for social media buzz.

[38][39] After leading the charts for two consecutive weeks, the series dropped to the second-most-watched TV show for the period of September 16–22, adding another 10.4 million views, according to Netflix's Top 10 rankings.

[52] The series appeared on multiple critics and editors' lists of the best TV of 2024, including: Although the finale resolved the murder mystery, Kidman believes there's still more to explore with Greer and Tag's story in a potential future season.