The trailer for Run Away marks Harlan Coben’s return to Netflix, adding another sure-fire hit to the author’s growing library on the streaming service. The new thriller series is based on Coben’s novel of the same name, with the series adapting the author’s penchant for dramatic intensity and unique twists. Run Away features a stellar cast, with James Nesbitt starring alongside Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch, and Ruth Jones. The latest Coben thriller follows Simon (Nesbitt), whose oldest daughter goes missing, prompting his journey down a dark path. Following a chance encounter with his daughter in a park, where she appears to be distant and on drugs, Simon also runs into her boyfriend, who may be controlling her. With the narrative pulling Simon into a seedy underworld in his search for answers, an act of violence could change everything, as secrets come to light, further eroding the facade of his idyllic life and proving his family is more fragile than it may seem. Netflix shared the new trailer for Run Away on YouTube, highlighting the show’s intense setup before adding in the twist that sees the story spiraling in new directions. What begins as a missing person takes a new life, presenting a tangled web only an author like Coben can weave. The series is expected to be 8 episodes, with Coben collaborator Danny Brocklehurst executive producing, following his work on Fool Me Once. Run Away is slated to hit the streaming service on January 1st, bringing another of the author’s adapted works to their ever-growing collection.
Harlan Coben & Netflix Are a Match Made in Streaming Heaven

Run Away is the latest Coben series to hit Netflix, with the author having a longstanding relationship with the streaming service. The parties inked a deal in 2018 for 14 of Coben’s books to be adapted, with Netflix now featuring 11 projects based on his properties. Audiences are familiar with Fool Me Once, which became the streaming giant’s most watched show of 2024. Yet, Coben has a staggering presence on Netflix, including The Stranger, Stay Close, Just One Look, and Missing You, which became one of Netflix’s top-ten all-time English-language shows. Coben and Netflix have further plans, as an adaptation of I Will Find You is planned for the streaming service, with Avatar star Sam Worthington playing the lead. The author also has a project with Prime Video, with the recently released Lazarus starring Sam Claflin. Still, his relationship with Netflix has proven unshakable, with audiences continuing to turn them into hits, with Run Away looking to be another sensation for the streamer, posing an exciting creative team and premise that is sure to capture fans of the author. The Coben adaptation does release the day after the Stranger Things finale, and while it potentially draws different demographics, the thriller is releasing against strong competition. However, Coben’s track record for success will surely see Run Away grab a foothold with audiences on New Year’s Day and beyond, as Netflix continues to thrive with the author’s beloved library of work.

Network

Netflix

Writers

Daniel Brocklehurst

Ruth Jones

Elena Ravenscroft