Netflix launch first trailer for new Harlan Coben thriller with Michelle Keegan

The official trailer for the new crime thriller from Harlan Coben has landed on Netflix and it looks incredible.

Fool Me Once, the eighth adaptation of the author’s novels, will arrive on TV screens on New Year’s Day, ready for viewers to hibernate and enjoy a binge fest after a hectic party season.

The new series follows the success of its predecessors including Safe, Stay Close, and The Stranger and is expected to be yet another suspenseful hit to add to the collection.

The cast sees the familiar face of fellow Mancunian Michelle Keegan (Coronation Street, Our Girl and Brassic), as well as Richard Armitage, Adeel Akhtar, and Joanna Lumley – some of whom are Coben thriller veterans. 

The plot follows Maya Stern, played by Keegan, a former special ops pilot who’s struggling to come to terms with the tragic murder of her husband, Joe, played by Armitage.

But after installing a nanny-cam to watch over her daughter, Maya sees a man in her house she recognises – her dead husband.

Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce is leading the homicide investigation into Joe’s death, whilst also battling secrets of his own.

Meanwhile, Maya’s niece and nephew are dealing with their own mother’s murder, which occurred a few months earlier, and they’re on the hunt for answers – could the two cases be connected?

Coben, who is executive producer on the series and has seen a number of his works adapted for the streaming service in the past, said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to once again be collaborating with my uber-talented partners.

“Fool Me Once will be our fourth Netflix series together, and man, it never gets old! Fool Me Once is a pulse-pounder – a shocking story of how secrets and deceit have the power to bring people together while simultaneously tearing them apart. I can’t wait to see how this dream cast brings these characters to life.”

Danny Brocklehurst, who has written and directed the series adaptation, said: “Following on from our smash hits The Stranger and Stay Close, Fool Me Once does not disappoint.

“Harlan’s books are storytelling genius and it’s great to be entrusted once more in bringing his gripping stories of life. As always with our thrillers, expect twist upon twist and an emotional roller-coaster. Plus, the cast is phenomenal – audiences are in for a treat!”

Fool Me Once will be released on Netflix on January 1st, 2024 at 8am.