Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You'

Today, Netflix announced the greenlight of I Will Find You, the first US scripted series under Coben's ongoing creative partnership with Netflix. Robert Hull to adapt and showrun the eight-episode limited series based on Harlan Coben's novel of the same name.

Format: Limited-Series, 8 episodes

Synopsis: An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

Co-Creator/Executive Producer: Harlan Coben will serve as executive producer through his company, Final Twist Productions.

Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner: Robert Hull (God Friended Me, Quantum Leap, Alcatraz)

Executive Producers: Bryan Wynbrandt (Quantum Leap), Steven Lilien (Quantum Leap), John Weber

I Will Find You is the latest to be produced from bestselling author Harlan Coben through his ongoing creative partnership with Netflix. Most recently, Missing You was announced for release on New Year's Day 2025, alongside other upcoming titles Caught and Run Away. Previous successful projects with Netflix include the global hits Fool Me Once, Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods. Coben continues his work with local screenwriters from around the world to bring his novels to life on screen, so far across four languages.

Quotes:

Robert Hull: "I've been a fan of Harlan's novels for as long as I can remember and the chance to bring this story to life with him, Jinny, Peter, and the incredible team at Netflix has been a dream come true"

Peter Friedlander, Vice President, Scripted Series (US & Canada), Netflix: "Harlan's gripping stories are beloved around the world and have consistently captivated fans with their trademark twists and turns, dramatic cliffhangers, and compelling mysteries. There is no one like Harlan and his first US scripted series with Netflix will be no exception. We know he and Robby will deliver the same thrilling experience that audiences have come to expect and which sets it apart as a must-watch event."