The Rotten Tomatoes results for Netflix’sMissing Youhave added more pressure to the next crime series set for release in 2025. Directed by Sean Spencer, the series follows Kat Donovan, a detective whose life is thrown into turmoil after discovering her estranged fiancé, Josh, on a dating app 11 years after his mysterious disappearance. This discovery opens up old wounds for Kat as she is forced to deal with the sudden reappearance of her former fiancé, and she is later faced with unexpected news regarding her father’s unsolved murder.
Missing Youis adapted from the 2014 Harlan Coben novel and is the latest ofseveral Harlan Coben novelsthat have been adapted into television series.The cast ofMissing Youincludes Rosalind Eleazor, Jessica Plummer, and Richard Armitage. As the miniseries progresses, their characters discover that there are more twists and complications to the cases than they previously believed. While theNetflix serieswas highly anticipated after the success of previous Harlan Coben adaptations,Missing Youreceived a mixed response from criticsand has put more pressure on the next Harlan Coben series set for release in 2025.
Missing You’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Is A Huge Disappointment After Fool Me Once
Missing You Scored Only 50% With Critics On Rotten Tomatoes
Missing Youwas released on Netflixexactly one year afterFool Me Once, another Harlan Coben adaptation. Released at the start of 2024,Fool Me Oncewas praised by critics for its performances,believable character development, and plot twists.It has been ranked as one of the top 10 most-watched English-language Netflix series of all time, with 98.2 million viewers. There was great anticipation thatMissing Youwould reach a similar level of success asFool Me Once, but with its current score on Rotten Tomatoes, that doesn’t appear to be the case.
At the time of writing,Missing Youhas only managed to score 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, with 18 reviews from critics so far (viaRotten Tomatoes). This is significantly lower than the previous results ofFool Me Once,which has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71% among critics. While it’s notthe lowest-ranked Harlan Coben Netflix series, and it is not the final official score, it is a huge disappointment forMissing You,considering the success ofFool Me Once. It’s important to note that audiences also weren’t impressed byMissing Youbased on the low score of 31%.
Why Missing You Is Getting Negative Reviews
The Series Has Received Criticism For Its Portrayal Of The Harlan Coben Book
The 2014 novel has been considered one of Harlan Coben’s best works, receiving praise for its emotional and thrilling tale of tragedy, drama, and the struggles of dealing with ghosts from the past. It was also praised for its plot twists that held the story together and the character development of its main protagonist, Kat, who was described by critics as a relatable and believable lead character (viaBookkeeper). A movie adaptation ofMissing Youhad originally been in the works after the novel’s release before the Netflix series was finally announced in 2024.
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While the series has received some positive responses from viewers for its faithfulness to the source material,Missing Youhas received negative reviews from critics for its character development, over-reliance on plot twists,and script. It’s been described by critics as a repetitive drama that “gets so far afield from its origin that you start to forget the initial premise” (viaRogerEbert). While Rosalind Eleazar and Ashley Walters offer thrilling performances that help carry the series through toMissing You’s ending, it isn’t enough to save the series from being one of the lowest-ranked Harlan Coben adaptations.
There’s Even More Pressure On Netflix’s 2025 Harlan Coben TV Show
Harlan Coben’s Caught Is Set For Release In 2025
Missing Youis the latest book to be adapted from Harlan Coben’s deal with Netflix, which was signed in 2018. In March 2024,it was announced that Coben’s 2010 novel,Caught,would be the next to receive a Netflix series,set for release in 2025. Coben revealed thatCaughtwill star Soledad Villamil, Alberto Ammann, and Juan Minujín, with filming taking place throughout Argentina. The series will be released in Spanish and will follow journalist Ema Garay, investigating the disappearance of a young girl in Patagonia (viaDigitalSpy).
Missing Youis the fourth Harlan Coben adaptation that Richard Armitage has starred in. He previously appeared inThe Stranger(2020),Stay Close(2021), andFool Me Once(2024).
There is now more pressure on the upcomingCaughtto be a success upon release on Netflix after the disappointing critical results ofMissing You.The upcoming 2025 series needs to provide a strong adaptation of the original novel and also offer the right amount of plot twists and character development to keep viewers interested in the story. WhileMissing Youdid offer an interesting adaptation of the novel, its low Rotten Tomatoes score has raised questions about whether viewers will remain interested in future Harlan Coben adaptations on Netflix.
