New Harlan Coben Netflix crime thriller starring Michelle Keegan gets release date

The release date for a new Netflix crime thriller series starring Michelle Keegan has now been confirmed.

From the writer of The Stranger, this new series – coming soon – looks positively binge worthy and is sure to have viewers gripped to the edge of their seats.

The eight-part series Fool Me Once is Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation, taken from his popular novel. 

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 Richard 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.

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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?

The sneak peek stills look very promising and reveal a stellar cast including the likes of Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), Adeel Akhtar (Sherwood), Emmett J Scanlan (Peaky Blinders) and Dino Fetscher (Paranoid).

Lumley plays Judith Burkett, Joe’s very protective mother, and Adeel Akhtar takes on the role of Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce. 

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Filming took place in Manchester, where Keegan was spotted earlier this year, as well as Yorkshire, where production crews were spotted in Halifax.

Screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst 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 lands on Netflix on January 1st, 2024 – guess we’ll all be spending New Year’s Day bingeing this then!