You know an author is either a big deal or has a lot of sway when his name is in the title of a show, ala, Tom Clancy. And you may have no idea who Harlan Coben is, but he’s a New York Times-selling best author, and that’s really all that matters. His new series, “Harlan Coben’s Shelter,” based on the book “Shelter,” is a new mystery-thriller series set to premiere globally on August 18 on Prime Video.
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And it’s a series where mystery unlocks; a teenage boy is suddenly told by a mysterious neighbor that his father—who he witnessed die with his own eyes—is actually alive.
The first three episodes will premiere globally on August 18, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, with new episodes released each Friday through September 22. Here’s the official synopsis:
Harlan Coben’s Shelter follows the story of Mickey Bolitar after the sudden death of his father leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community. With the help of his friends—the inventive Spoon and the secretive Ema—Mickey pulls back the sleepy facade of Kasselton to reveal a dark underground that may hold the answers to decades of disappearances, deaths, and legends … and perhaps even his own complex family history.
The series stars Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar, Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar, Adrian Greensmith as Arthur “Spoon” Spindell, Abby Corrigan as Ema Winslow, Tovah Feldshuh as Bat Lady, Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell, Brian Altemus as Troy, and more.
Showrunners/executive producers Harlan Coben and Allen MacDonald are joined by executive producers Edward Ornelas and Erik Barmack. Charlotte Coben serves as a producer.
This marks Harlan Coben’s first collaboration with Prime Video. Could this be a big hit despite the lack of stars? Is Coben’s name enough? We’ll soon find out. “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” arrives on August 18 on Prime Video. Watch the new trailer and let us know what you think.