Run Away Season 1 Release Date
Run Away season 1 is scheduled to release on 1 January 2026 on Netflix. It is planned as a New Year launch so it lands right when people are home and have time to start a new show.
The show is adapted from Harlan Coben’s 2019 novel Run Away which already has a strong fan base in the crime thriller space.
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Because of that the release date has been followed closely by readers who want to see how the story works on screen.
Run Away is described as a British Netflix thriller so the platform treats this as part of its ongoing push for UK based originals.
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The new year timing helps it stand out before other big titles start to crowd the calendar later in 2026.
Where to watch
Run Away season 1 will stream on Netflix as the exclusive home for the show. Netflix is listed as the original network and also as the distributor which means you will not find it on other major platforms at launch.
Viewers in core regions such as the United Kingdom the United States and other Netflix markets are expected to get the show on the same day.
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If you already have a Netflix subscription you only need to search for Run Away on or after 1 January 2026 to start watching.
The release is expected to follow the usual Netflix pattern with all episodes arriving together instead of weekly.
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So people who like to binge full stories in one go can finish the series across a day or a weekend if they want.
Run Away Season 1 Cast
Run Away season 1 stars James Nesbitt as Simon Greene a father whose stable life starts to fall apart when his daughter goes missing. Nesbitt has a long history with crime and mystery dramas which fits the dark emotional tone of this series.
Ellie de Lange plays Paige Simon’s eldest daughter whose disappearance fuels the main plot and emotional core. Her character is drawn into drugs danger and a world that her family does not fully understand at the start.
The ensemble includes Ruth Jones Alfred Enoch Minnie Driver Jon Pointing Maeve Courtier Lilley Lucian Msamati Amy Gledhill and more names in key roles. This mix of familiar television faces and newer performers gives the show a grounded feel rather than a star heavy spectacle.
Behind the camera directors Nimer Rashed and Isher Sahota handle different episodes which is common for limited thriller series.
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Their work aims to balance mystery tension and family drama in a way that feels tight rather than flashy.
How many episodes of Run Away will there be
Run Away season 1 is planned as an 8 episode limited series. Several outlets describe it as an eight part Netflix thriller which lines up with other Harlan Coben adaptations on the platform.
The eight episode structure usually means each chapter can push the story forward with little room for filler. It also makes the show easier to finish across a few viewing sessions which works well for a mystery that relies on momentum.
Current reports suggest all eight episodes will be available on the service on 1 January 2026 instead of a staggered rollout. That lets viewers move at their own pace whether they prefer one episode a night or the full run in one shot.
What to Expect from Run Away Season 1?
Run Away follows Simon Greene a man with a comfortable life on the surface who loses control when his daughter Paige disappears into a dangerous world. He tracks her down once in Central Park where she looks fragile and hooked on drugs but a violent scene sends her running again.
From there the story pushes Simon into darker corners of the city and into contact with people who may not want the truth exposed. The search pulls at family secrets past choices and the gap between how a family looks from the outside and what is really going on inside.
Viewers can expect a mix of mystery emotional drama and slow building tension rather than nonstop action.
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Like other Harlan Coben shows the plot leans on twists hidden connections and reveals that reframe earlier scenes.
Disclaimer
This article is based on officially announced information and current reports available at the time of writing. Release dates, episode availability, and regional access may change at Netflix’s discretion. Viewers are advised to check Netflix directly for the latest updates and confirmation closer to release.
