Harlan Coben’s ‘Missing You’: Netflix Adaptation Details and Production Status

Netflix is set to expand its ongoing partnership with author Harlan Coben through the upcoming adaptation of his 2014 novel, Missing You. Unlike several of the author’s recent UK-based productions, this project returns to an American setting, featuring a cast led by Rosalind Eleazar, Richard Armitage, and Jessica Plummer. The series is currently in active development as part of the streamer’s multi-year deal with Coben, which has previously yielded successful hits such as Fool Me Once and Stay Close.

What is the plot of Missing You?

The story follows Kat Donovan, a New York City detective whose life is upended when she spots her estranged fiancé, Josh—who disappeared eleven years prior—on a dating app. According to the official Netflix production announcement, the discovery forces Kat to revisit the unsolved murder of her father and uncover long-buried secrets regarding her past. The narrative structure mirrors Coben’s signature style, utilizing a central mystery that branches into deep-seated family conspiracies and past traumas.

Who is in the cast of the Netflix series?

The production features a mix of veteran Coben collaborators and new faces to the author’s television universe. The cast includes:

• Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan.
• Richard Armitage, a frequent collaborator in Coben adaptations, in an undisclosed role.
• Jessica Plummer, known for The Girl Before.
• Steve Pemberton, Paul Kaye, and Samantha Spiro, who also appear in supporting roles.

The inclusion of Richard Armitage continues a trend of the actor appearing in multiple Netflix-Coben projects, including The Stranger, Stay Close, and Fool Me Once, as noted by Deadline.

How does this adaptation differ from previous ones?

While many of Coben’s recent Netflix hits, such as Fool Me Once, were relocated to the United Kingdom, Missing You maintains the original American setting of the source material. This shift reflects a strategic variation in production geography for the streamer. Despite the change in locale, the series maintains the core “Cobenese” elements—fast-paced narrative twists, interconnected character histories, and a focus on suburban secrets—that have defined the author’s previous projects.

When will Missing You be released?

Netflix has confirmed that Missing You is slated for a 2025 release. The project is produced by Quay Street Productions, the same team responsible for recent Coben adaptations. As of early 2024, filming was underway in the United Kingdom, which serves as the production base for this US-set story. Viewers should monitor the Netflix Media Center for official trailer drops and specific premiere date announcements in the coming months.

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