Netflix is carrying on its annual tradition by ushering in a brand new Harlan Coben adaptation for the new year. Kicking off the slate for 2026, the streamer has officially dropped all eight episodes of Run Away, a thrilling mystery series starring James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones and Minnie Driver.
Following its debut on 1 January, fans have already devoured the show in one sitting and followed up with early reactions on social media. So, is Run Away worth a watch? Our in-house TV experts earmarked Run Away as one of our top picks for 2026, praising its “impeccable” cast, and fans are already hailing it as one of the author and screenwriter’s “best ever” efforts.
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What are viewers saying about Harlan Coben’s Run Away?
While the show has sparked mixed reviews, the response on X (formerly Twitter) has been largely positive. “@HarlanCoben did it again! What a wonderful story/show. Mind blowing,” wrote one. “Run Away is absolutely outstanding, one of the best Harlan Coben series. Fool Me Once was really not that great but this one is the redeemer,” declared a second. Meanwhile, a third raved: “Wow this new Harlan Coben is the best one yet #Runawaynetflix.”
Among the most common complaints, however, some fans noted that the story could have played out in fewer episodes, while others took issue with the ending (rest assured, no spoilers here). “Just finished #Runawaynetflix!!! It was a nice watch but I didn’t like the ending. I don’t want to spoil anything but it’s worth your time,” remarked a viewer. “Finally finished #Runawaynetflix. Could have been 6 episodes, it did not need to be 8 episodes and there were way too many storylines going at once,” tweeted another.
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