New Year binge watch: Latest release “Missing You” now streaming on Netflix

Netflix is back at it again with another must-watch series to kick off the new year. “Missing You” is the latest in a string of seasonal suspense series from Netflix, this time based on Harlan Coben’s hit 2014 book. The story follows Detective Inspector Kat Donovan, played by Rosalind Eleazar, with a knack for finding missing persons, except for her vanished fiancé from 11 years ago.

Since 2020, Netflix has been dropping these thrilling series around January, and they seem to have struck gold with viewers. Last year’s “Fool Me Once” was a huge hit, amassing 108 million views, and this year “Missing You” looks set to follow suit.

The cast is excited about the show’s release, with actor Richard Armitage mentioning that January 1 is the perfect date for a binge-watch session after all the New Year celebrations. With the show’s relocation to the north of England, it’s become a tradition for fans to enjoy the thrill of a new Coben adaptation right at the start of the year.

The show promises plenty of twists and turns, with Eleazar hinting at unexpected plot developments that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Coben’s knack for misdirecting readers is well-represented in the series, according to Eleazar, and fans can expect the same heart-stopping moments that made the book a bestseller.

While viewers at home can enjoy the full five-part series soon, the cast members are keeping busy with various activities, according to Lenny Henry, who jokingly mentioned starting the new year surrounded by roast potatoes and cozy pajamas. Get ready to start 2025 with a Netflix binge-watching session like no other!