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Harlan Coben’s Lazarus Launches Globally on Prime Video as a Six-Part Supernatural Thriller

Early reviews highlight moody performances, with criticism of clunky plotting in Coben’s first original series for the streamer.

Overview

  • Prime Video released all six episodes on October 22, positioning the series for binge viewing across global territories.
  • The story follows forensic psychiatrist Joel “Laz” Lazarus, who returns home after his father’s suicide and begins experiencing visions that draw him into cold-case murders linked to his sister’s decades-old killing.
  • Sam Claflin leads the cast with Bill Nighy, Alexandra Roach, David Fynn, Karla Crome and Kate Ashfield among the co-stars.
  • Created by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst as an original TV project, the series leans into grief and supernatural elements, with cast members describing a darker tone than past Coben adaptations.
  • Pre-release and launch-day critiques describe effective atmosphere and performances, with frequent knocks on writing, pacing and the finale, and the show is framed as a limited six-episode event without a Season 2 order.