Renowned for his suspenseful mystery and thriller novels, Harlan Coben has become a fixture on Netflix with multiple adaptations of his gripping stories. Following the success of previous series, Netflix is set to release Missing You, its latest Coben adaptation, much to the delight of fans.
Netflix recently announced Missing You, a suspenseful series that follows Detective Kat Donovan as she uncovers the shocking reappearance of her ex-fiancé, who vanished over a decade ago. As Donovan revisits unresolved memories and buried secrets, the story promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Does Missing You Have a Release Date?
Fans of Coben’s work won’t have to wait long for this new thriller. Missing You will premiere on January 1, 2025, right after Netflix’s holiday programming lineup, making it the first major suspense series to kick off the new year.
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The series is set as a “limited series,” meaning it will feature 8 episodes and is expected to run for only one season.
Production Team and Adaptation
Coben himself joins the production as an executive producer, alongside Nicola Shindler, Danny Brocklehurst, and Richard Fee. The series is based on Coben’s 2024 novel Missing You, which, like much of his work, belongs to the crime fiction and mystery thriller genres.
Who Stars in Missing You?
The cast of Missing You brings together several familiar faces from television and film. Rosalind Eleazar (Deep Water, The Personal History of David Copperfield) stars as Detective Kat Donovan. She is joined by:
- Ashley Walters (Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Top Boy)
- Jessica Plummer (The Decameron, The Girl Before)
- Richard Armitage (Red Eye, The Stranger)
- Sir Lenny Henry (Bernard and the Genie, Zog)
The supporting cast includes Steve Pemberton (Psychoville, Benidorm), Marc Warren (Van der Valk, Mad Dogs), Samantha Spiro (Psychobitches, Grandma’s House), Lisa Faulkner (Murder in Suburbia, The Lover), Mary Malone (Octopus, The Aldrich Family), James Nesbitt (Five Minutes of Heaven, The Way), and Matt Jay-Willis (Love Is Blind: UK, Wolves of War).
Other Harlan Coben Adaptations on Netflix
While waiting for Missing You to debut, fans of Coben’s storytelling can explore other Netflix adaptations based on his novels. Some popular Coben series on the platform include:
- Safe
- The Woods
- Gone for Good
- The Stranger
- Stay Close
- Hold Tight
- The Innocent
- Fool Me Once
All of these series offer the same twist-filled narratives that Coben is known for, making them perfect choices for a binge session.
Conclusion
As anticipation builds, Netflix is expected to release the official trailer for Missing You soon. Stay tuned to our site for updates, trailers, and more as we get closer to the premiere. Make sure you mark your calendar for January 1!