Netflix has turned Harlan Coben adaptations into New Year Day staples. In 2024, we had Fool Me Once. 2025 brought us Missing You. Now, along came Run Away.
TV fans seem to dig the tradition. With 12.7 million views this week, Run Away is the second most-popular show globally and the #1 show in seven countries. Does that mean we’re getting season 2?
Run Away Season 2 Release Date
Run Away is based on the 2019 novel of the same name, which doesn’t have a sequel. Also, if previous Coben adaptations are any indication, they are meant to be standalone stories.
In other words, Run Away season 2 is unlikely. Add in the fact that the title is listed as a limited series on Netflix, and this is probably all we get.
Still, you never know. If the show proves incredibly popular, a follow-up is never out of the question. In that case, a second installment could arrive in 2027.
Run Away Cast
- James Nesbitt as Simon Greene
- Ruth Jones as Elena Ravenscroft
- Minnie Driver as Ingrid Greene
- Alfred Enoch as Isaac Fagbenle
- Lucian Msamati as Cornelius Faber
- Jon Pointing as Ash
- Ellie de Lange as Paige Greene
- Adrian Greensmith as Sam Greene
What Is Run Away About?
Run Away revolves around Simon, whose life unravels when his eldest daughter, Paige, runs away.
Simon tracks Paige to a park, where she appears under the influence, accompanied by a troubled young man named Aaron. A heated confrontation between Simon and Aaron is caught on camera and goes viral. Soon after, Aaron is found murdered, and Simon becomes a prime suspect. With Paige still unaccounted for, the father is pulled into an investigation that exposes criminal underworlds and connections to a dangerous cult.
In other words, what begins as a frantic search for his missing child spirals into a dark mystery brimming with twists. The show consists of eight episodes, so it’s a quick and riveting watch.
By the time the finale wraps up, viewers get answers to their most pressing questions. Without going into spoiler territory, we learn Paige’s fate and find out who was Aaron’s killer. The show ends on a pretty definite note, which is why Run Away season 2 seems unlikely. Thankfully, there are many other Colben shows available to stream.
Are There Other Shows Like Run Away?
If you liked Run Away, check out the other Harlan Colben adaptations on Netflix. The list includes The Stranger, Stay Close, Gone for Good, The Innocent, Safe, Hold Tight, and The Woods.
Alternatively, catch up with everything else trending on the platform. We recommend Stranger Things, Younger, The Accident, Man vs. Baby, and Emily in Paris.
