Netflix has unveiled the first-look images for its upcoming thriller series, “Run Away,” based on a novel by celebrated author Harlan Coben. The series features a distinguished cast, including James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, and Alfred Enoch. Set to premiere on January 1, 2026, the show is filmed in and around Manchester, UK.
About “Run Away”
“Run Away” follows Simon, portrayed by Nesbitt, whose seemingly perfect life shatters when his eldest daughter, Paige, goes missing. Simon’s desperate search leads him to a harrowing encounter in a park, where he discovers Paige in a vulnerable state, struggling with drug addiction. A confrontation escalates, resulting in shocking violence. This traumatic event sets Simon on a perilous journey through a dangerous underworld to find his daughter.
Production Details
The series is produced by ITV Studios-owned Quay Street Productions, with Harlan Coben serving as executive producer through his company, Final Twist Productions. The lead writer and executive producer is Danny Brocklehurst, known for his work on “Fool Me Once” and “Brassic.” Other executive producers include Quay Street’s Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee, alongside episodic writers Tom Farrelly, Amanda Duke, and Charlotte Coben. The series producer is Guy Hescott, with Will McDonagh as producer and Charlotte Coben as associate producer. Directors Nimer Rashed and Isher Shaota lead the production, while Orla Maxwell handled casting.
Star-Studded Cast
- James Nesbitt as Simon
- 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
Coben’s Netflix Legacy
This series continues Harlan Coben’s partnership with Netflix, following the success of “Missing You,” which emerged as a top-ten English-language show with over 94 million views since its January 2024 release.
“Run Away” is one of thirteen productions by Coben on Netflix, joining titles like “Fool Me Once,” “Gone For Good,” “The Stranger,” and “Stay Close.” Upcoming projects include “Caught,” “Just One Look,” and “I Will Find You.”
