If you have just finished watching the gripping French series ‘Just One Look’ on Netflix, you may be wondering what other engaging shows penned by acclaimed author Harlan Coben to check out next. Here are five top-ranking shows, all from Coben’s typewriter, worth considering.
Firstly, there’s ‘The Stranger’. A British mystery thriller, this show follows a well-meaning family retainer who comes across a stranger with a profoundly unsettling secret. Upon hearing the stranger reveal their dark secret, the family man’s life takes shocking turns. This series grips viewers with its intriguing premise and relentless suspense.
Following ‘The Stranger’ is ‘The Five’. This 2016 drama revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young boy and then, 20 years later, finding his DNA at the scene of a murder. Coben masterfully weaves together past and present, producing a taut whodunnit plot that leaves audiences on edge.
Another series, ‘Safe’, is equally worth watching. Much like the others, this drama is a suspense-filled ride that focuses on a widower whose daughter goes missing in their gated community. The father’s search brings out dark secrets of the people living around him, providing a chilling plotline for viewers to follow.
‘No Second Chance’, another remarkable French series, follows a woman who wakes from a coma to find her husband dead and her daughter missing. Desperate to reunite with her child, she becomes entangled in a complicated abduction case. The series’ plot twists and intense narrative keep viewers glued to the screen.
The last show in this list is ‘Don’t Let Go’, which depicts a detective who receives a call from his recently deceased niece. Managing the intricacies of an unresolved murder and the complexities of time, Coben delivers yet another nail-biting thriller.
All these shows are currently streaming on Netflix. With their plot twists and relatable characters, any Harlan Coben admirer will find them enthralling and hard to put down after the first episode. Offering a wide spectrum of thrillers, from gritty British mysteries to intriguing French dramas, there’s likely a Coben show that will appeal to every suspense enthusiast’s taste.
Last modified: March 24, 2025
