- Netflix’s new Harlan Coben mystery Run Away logged almost 80 million hours viewed in its first week.
- The series debuted at No. 2 on Netflix’s Top 10 Shows chart for Dec. 29–Jan. 4.
- Run Away is the 12th Harlan Coben adaptation on Netflix and stars James Nesbitt and Ellie de Lange.
Run Away surges on Netflix with nearly 80M hours
Netflix’s latest mystery thriller, Run Away, has quickly become a streaming success. The Harlan Coben adaptation amassed nearly 80 million hours viewed in its first week of release, landing at No. 2 on Netflix’s Top 10 Shows chart for the week of December 29 to January 4.
Viewers poured in during the show’s opening week, giving Run Away a fast start among Netflix’s slate of original mysteries. The series’ strong debut shows continued audience appetite for Harlan Coben TV shows on the platform.
What is Run Away about?
Run Away centers on Simon (James Nesbitt), a father desperate to find his eldest daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange) after she runs away. Simon tracks Paige to a city park where he finds her in poor condition, struggling with drugs. A violent incident separates them again and sends Simon into a dangerous underworld as he races to bring her home. The story blends family drama with crime thriller elements and high stakes.
Why it’s performing well
Several factors helped Run Away reach massive viewership quickly:
- Brand recognition: Harlan Coben’s name and a proven track record of successful adaptations draw built-in audiences.
- Familiar formula: The mix of missing-person stakes, family secrets, and twists that defined previous Coben adaptations appeals to binge viewers.
- Strong cast: James Nesbitt’s lead performance anchors the emotional core and drives engagement.
Netflix’s Harlan Coben collection
Run Away is the 12th Coben adaptation to land on Netflix. The streamer’s Harlan Coben collection also includes titles such as Missing You, Fool Me Once, Stay Close, Safe, The Stranger, Just One Look, Caught, Hold Tight, The Woods, The Innocent, and Gone For Good. With Coben’s extensive backlist, Netflix continues to mine his work for gripping series that perform well in streaming metrics.
Where to watch
Run Away is now streaming on Netflix worldwide. The series’ first-week viewing numbers make it one of the fastest-starting mystery thrillers on the service this season.
Bottom line
Run Away’s near-80 million hours in its debut week underline Netflix’s continued success with Harlan Coben TV shows. For viewers who like taut, twist-driven mysteries with emotional stakes, Run Away is positioned as the latest Coben hit to binge on Netflix.
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