Netflix New Harlan Coben Series Is So Bad

Key Points:

• "I Will Find You," a new Netflix limited series based on a 2023 Harlan Coben novel, follows David, a man wrongly convicted of murdering his son during a "night terror," as he seeks to uncover the truth after five years in prison.
• The show piles on implausible plot twists involving corrupt cops, the Boston mob, and a faked bus accident, resulting in a thriller that is more ludicrous than believable, yet manages a so-bad-it's-good appeal.
• Despite a talented cast including Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, and Logan Browning, the series suffers from heavy-handed exposition, awkward dialogue, and an underdeveloped story that fails to engage beyond surface-level intrigue.
• The chemistry between FBI partners played by Chi McBride and Logan Browning offers some unexpected comedic moments, but overall the show lacks depth and resonance, fitting the formula of many recent Coben adaptations that prioritize bingeability over substance.
• "I Will Find You" premieres June 18 on Netflix with all eight episodes available simultaneously, but viewers should temper expectations as the series earns a modest grade of C-.