Overview
- Netflix released the eight-episode adaptation on January 1, 2026, drawing immediate viewing interest.
- James Nesbitt leads the cast as Simon Greene, joined by Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch and Ellie de Lange.
- The story follows a father’s search for his runaway daughter that pulls him into a perilous world and exposes buried family issues.
- Danny Brocklehurst adapted the 2019 novel, with the series relocating the action to the UK and filming across Manchester, Stockport, Liverpool’s Sefton Park, Saddleworth Moor and Dukinfield.
- Early coverage highlights a highly watchable, twist-heavy format and strong performances, with an initial Rotten Tomatoes score reported around 86% and viewers bingeing episodes.