Overview
- The eight-episode adaptation of Coben’s 2019 novel launches on Netflix on New Year’s Day, relocating the story to the UK.
- At a BFI Southbank screening, Coben said this series features more twists than his previous shows, flagging episode 8 for a final shock that aims to land emotionally.
- Showrunner Danny Brocklehurst led the UK reset and says he pushed the parent–child emotion to the forefront from the opening minutes.
- James Nesbitt stars as Simon Greene alongside Minnie Driver, Ruth Jones, Alfred Enoch, Ellie de Lange and Lucian Msamati.
- Early reaction includes a negative FandomWire review criticizing the series as overcomplicated and light on character depth.