Netflix thriller is ‘darkest Harlan Coben series yet’ as he admits end ‘left him in tears’

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Missing You is arriving on New Year’s Day (Image: NETFLIX)

Harlan Coben fans are on tenterhooks, as Netflix gears up to release Missing You tomorrow, promising a labyrinth of suspense and surprises from the master storyteller.

Just one year following the remarkable triumph of Coben’s Fool Me Once, featuring Michelle Keegan, which claimed the crown of ‘s top show of 2024 with a staggering 100 million global views, anticipation is sky-high.

The highly-awaited collaboration between and Coben seems destined for a smashing success once again on the streaming giant.

At a live Q&A screening, Coben hinted that this narrative may be his most chilling escapade yet, preparing fans for a heart-wrenching experience.

Reflecting on his personal reaction, Coben shared: “When I watched episode five, I actually cried.”

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Missing You marks another major collaboration between Netflix and Harlan Coben (Image: NETFLIX)

He recalled feeling “emotional” at the conclusion of Fool Me Once, but revealed that the finale of Missing You touched him on an unprecedented level.

The synopsis from reads: “Missing You is a limited drama series about Detective Kat Donovan (Rosalind Eleazar), whose life is rocked when her fiancé Josh (Ashley Walters), who disappeared eleven years ago, suddenly resurfaces in strange circumstances.

“While Kat investigates the case of a missing person, Josh’s reappearance forces her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father’s (Sir Lenny Henry) murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past.”

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Harlan Coben is a popular mystery writer (Image: GETTY)

The description goes on to say: “Missing You sends Kat on a personal journey as she turns her policing brilliance inwards, unravelling her own life and those around her.

“Despite the big twists and shocking turns, Kat’s journey is one of emotional grounding as the viewer follows a fearless and intelligent Detective as she is forced to confront one of the most traumatic and vulnerable moments in her life.”

bingers are advised to brace themselves for an emotional rollercoaster, as they tune in tomorrow to discover just why Coben’s latest thriller might have you reaching for the tissues.

Missing You is available to stream on from January 1.

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