Based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” this Netflix series marks the sixth time Tom Ripley has appeared on the screen. Andrew Scott (“Fleabag,“ All of Us Strangers) joins the club of actors who have played the elusive conman, which includes Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich, Matt Damon, Alain Delon, and Barry Pepper. Scott is obviously the big draw here, but behind the camera is Steve Zaillian, who may not be a household name to most, but whose writing credits include Schindler’s List, Gangs of New York, Mission: Impossible, Hannibal, Moneyball, and the list goes o.