Netflix fans told to binge ‘little-known’ Harlan Coben series compared to The Åre Murders

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Harlan Coben’s Netflix series The Innocent is a must-watch for fans of the hit Swedish drama, The Åre Murders.

The 2021 Spanish thriller, starring Mario Casas and Aura Garrido, follows an ex-con Matt whose life is led down a ‘dark hole of intrigue and murder’ after an accidental killing in a night club.

Nine years later ‘as he finds love [with his wife Olivia] and freedom, one phone call brings back the nightmare,’ the synopsis for the tense mystery adds.

The show is the perfect watch for those hoping to delve into the world of non-English language thrillers after bingeing the widely-lauded Åre Murders.

The eight-episode show landed an impressive 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with plenty of praise from fans.

‘The Innocent is the first Harlan Coben series adaptation I watched. It’s extremely impressive and thoroughly interesting,’ Rotten Tomatoes user Flixster F wrote.

The Innocent is an ‘under-the-radar’ Harlan Coben series waiting to be watched (Picture: Netflix/Quim Vives) If you loved The Are Murders, then you’ll like this mini-series as well (Picture:
(Picture: Quim Vives)

‘Perfect series, must watch. So captivating I watched 5 straight episodes back to back. Complex story told in a unique way,’ Jack V echoed.

‘Absolutely amazing show ! hooked since the first episode. I am a fan of Harlan Coben novels, but this one, is one of the best! worth watching,’ GC agreed.

‘One of the most underrated TV miniseries, one hell of an awesome show,’ an anonymous user added.

‘Absolutely gripping. So well done. Extreme suspense and drama and twists. Excellent acting. Fast paced storylines. You need to pay attention as small details become important. Highly recommended,’ another user said.

Coben’s shows have an impressive track record on the streaming platform with the 2024 adaptation Fool Me Once, starring Richard Armitage and Michelle Keegan, becoming one of Netflix’s biggest shows from the year.

Harlan Coben adaptations have proven a smash hit on Netflix (Picture: Quim Vives)

Missing You has also racked up impressive figures after coming out at the start of January, with the next Coben series already in production.

Meanwhile, for those who haven’t caught up on The Are Murders, the Nordic noir has stormed the top ten on Netflix, notching up 8.8 million views in just four days.

The show is based on the popular series of books by author Viveca Sten.

It follows Hanna Ahlander (Carla Sehn), a Stockholm detective suspended from duty, who seeks solace in the idyllic but eerie ski resort town of Åre when she gets caught up in investigating the disappearance of local woman Amanda.

The Innocent and The Åre Murders are now streaming on Netflix.

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