Unraveling Secrets: Harlan Coben's Missing You Set to Premiere on Netflix
Fans of gripping mysteries have much to look forward to as another thrilling series based on a Harlan Coben novel prepares to debut on Netflix. The upcoming show, titled Missing You, is set to premiere on January 1, 2025, captivating audiences with its intense storyline.
Missing You follows the journey of Detective Kat Donovan, portrayed by Rosalind Eleazar from Slow Horses, whose existence was completely transformed after her fiancé Josh, played by Ashley Walters from Top Boy, vanished without a trace over a decade ago. Kat’s world spirals into chaos once more when she unexpectedly spots Josh's face while browsing a dating app.
Netflix's description suggests that this shocking discovery compels Kat to revisit the painful mystery surrounding her father's murder and unearth long-hidden secrets from her past. The series boasts a talented cast, featuring Lenny Henry, Steve Pemberton, Jessica Plummer, James Nesbitt, and Richard Armitage, who also starred in Fool Me Once.
The prior adaptation, Fool Me Once, made a significant impact upon its January 2024 release, climbing to the top of the viewership charts. It currently holds the eighth position among Netflix's most-watched English language series, having attracted nearly 630 million hours of viewing, surpassing popular titles like Stranger Things season 3 and Bridgerton season 2. The show stars Michelle Keegan as Maya, a widow who witnesses her deceased husband (played by Armitage) appear in her home through security footage.
In addition to Fool Me Once, viewers can explore other adaptations of Coben's work available on Netflix, including Safe and The Stranger, with more projects in development. As anticipation builds for the arrival of Missing You, fans are encouraged to explore an array of other engaging shows currently on the platform to enrich their watchlists.
