Run Away arrives on Netflix on January 1, 2026, bringing Harlan Coben back to the platform with a new eight-episode limited series led by James Nesbitt.
Following the strong performance of Missing You earlier this year, this new adaptation continues the partnership between Coben and Quay Street Productions, introducing another story built on family fractures, sudden danger, and the fallout of long-hidden secrets.
The trailer introduces Simon Greene, played by Nesbitt, whose stable life collapses when his eldest daughter vanishes. What begins as a desperate attempt to bring her home turns into a violent confrontation and a far deeper mystery. The series relocates the novel’s U.S. setting to the U.K., with filming taking place in Manchester and the North West of England.
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The Story Behind Run Away
At the heart of Run Away is a family pushed to its limits. Simon once had the version of life people are told to want: a steady job, a close marriage, and children on predictable paths. Everything shifts when Paige, his eldest daughter, disappears. When he finally finds her, disheveled and vulnerable in a city park, the moment spirals into unexpected violence. Instead of a reunion, Simon is left grasping at a new absence, forced to navigate a dangerous world far removed from the one he recognizes.
As he searches again, Simon’s route pulls him through an underworld tied to addiction, control, and buried histories that threaten more than his home life. The tension in Run Away arises from the collision between an ordinary family and forces that expose what they cannot admit or confront.
Cast: James Nesbitt Leads a Strong Ensemble
Run Away brings together an ensemble anchored by Nesbitt, joined by:
- Ruth Jones
- Minnie Driver
- Alfred Enoch
- Lucian Msamati
- Jon Pointing
- Tracy-Ann Oberman
- Annette Badland
- Maeve Courtier-Lilley
- Ellie de Lange
- Adrian Greensmith
- Ellie Henry
- Ingrid Oliver
- Finty Williams
- Joe McGann
- Amy Gledhill
Paige, whose disappearance drives the series, is played by Ellie de Lange. Minnie Driver portrays Ingrid Greene, adding another layer to the family dynamic at the center. Alfred Enoch and Lucian Msamati step into key roles that expand the investigation surrounding Paige’s choices and the people connected to her.
Creative Team and Production
Run Away, is produced by Quay Street Productions, continuing the studio’s ongoing work with Coben.
The creative team includes:
- Creator: Harlan Coben
- Lead Writer: Danny Brocklehurst
- Episodic Writers: Tom Farrelly, Amanda Duke, Charlotte Coben
- Lead Director: Nimer Rashed
- Directing Episodes 4–6: Isher Sahota
- Executive Producers: Harlan Coben, Nicola Shindler, Richard Fee, Danny Brocklehurst, Nimer Rashed
Filming took place across Manchester and the surrounding regions, giving this version of the story a clear sense of place.
Run Away Netflix in the Context of Coben’s Adaptations
The series joins a growing catalogue of Coben adaptations produced for Netflix, including Fool Me Once, Stay Close, Gone for Good, The Innocent, Hold Tight, The Woods, Safe, and Missing You.
Run Away arrives shortly after Missing You, which debuted in 2025 and became one of Quay Street Productions’ most-watched releases. The continued partnership positions Run Away as another entry in a consistently expanding slate of Coben projects.
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Key Details
- Release date: January 1, 2026
- Episode count: 8 episodes
- Cast: James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati, Jon Pointing, Ellie de Lange, and more
- Source material: Based on the novel Run Away by Harlan Coben
- Premise: A father searches for his missing daughter, only to be pulled into a violent chain of events that exposes secret ties and hidden danger
