Harlan Coben has teased that his latest Netflix adaptation, Run Away, contains more twists and turns than any of his previous shows, with a particularly shocking finale. Speaking at a screening at BFI Southbank, Coben said: “This one has more twists and turns than any. Episode 8 especially – you’ll think you have it solved once, twice and that last minute, you’ll have one more. It has to be emotional, it had to be a twist that would not only make you gasp out loud but hits you in the heart a little bit.”
The series, which premieres on 1st January 2026, stars James Nesbitt as Simon Greene, a successful father whose life unravels when his eldest daughter Paige runs away. His desperate search brings him into contact with private investigator Elena Ravenscroft, played by Ruth Jones, who is investigating another missing person. The synopsis describes how Simon finds Paige vulnerable and strung out on drugs, but an argument escalates into violence, forcing him to lose her again and delve into a dangerous underworld.
When asked about the pressure of following hit shows like Fool Me Once, Coben told RadioTimes.com: “Yeah, I’m terrified but I love that. As Billie Jean King says: ‘Pressure is a privilege’. So, we’re thrilled.” Series writer Danny Brocklehurst added: “Yes and no. It’s always a little bit worrying just before it goes out because we’ve done very well, especially with Fool Me Once. So, you do think ‘Is this the one that won’t do so well?’. People do tend to respond well to the thrillers and enjoy them, I’m sort of semi-confident.”
The cast includes Minnie Driver, Ellie de Lange, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati, Jon Pointing, Tracy Ann-Oberman, Annette Badland, Finty Williams, Joe McGann, and Ingrid Oliver, alongside rising talents Adrian Greensmith, Ellie Henry, Maeve Courtier-Lilley, and Amy Gledhill. Run Away will be available on Netflix from 1st January 2026.
