Fans of bestselling author Harlan Coben are in a frenzy over the latest adaptation of his work, with the new Netflix series Run Away generating immediate buzz and an impressive score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
A New Year's Day Launch for a Gripping Mystery
The murder mystery thriller, which launched on the streaming platform on New Year's Day, stars acclaimed actors James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones. Based on Coben's 2019 novel, the plot follows father Simon, whose life is shattered when his daughter, Paige, vanishes. The series wastes no time, plunging viewers into a world of addiction, violence, and shocking social media exposure within the first few minutes.
Viewers and Critics React to the Rollercoaster Ride
Audiences who binge-watched the show have flooded online forums with praise. One fan admitted it was the first Coben adaptation they 'actually liked watching,' while others highlighted its 'bonkers' plot and 'shocking twists and turns.' Daily Mail critic Christopher Stevens described the show as 'soap packed full of steroids,' perfectly suited to Nesbitt's 'feverish' performance. The series joins a successful lineage of Coben adaptations on streaming services, including Netflix hits Fool Me Once and The Stranger, and Prime Video's Lazarus.
A Stellar Cast Brings the Tension to Life
James Nesbitt plays the fraught Simon, alongside Minnie Driver as his wife, Ingrid. Ruth Jones appears as a quirky private detective, Elena, whose seemingly unrelated casework adds another layer of intrigue. The ensemble cast delivers the high-stakes, emotionally charged performances that have become a hallmark of Coben's screen stories, keeping audiences guessing until the very end.
