Run Away (2026)

James Nesbitt is 61 years old today. Happy birthday, sir. I believe this show is his second series from Harlan Coben. I am a fan of Coben’s books. His shows are a little more ‘spotty’ because the effect of his story lines are so diverse in the beginning, that threads can be lost by the viewer. This one has that problem, but by the fourth episode, the divergent story lines started to come together.

Coben said in an interview that when his daughter was in her teens, he found some drug paraphernalia in her room. His imagination took hold of him, and this story grew from that event. He also said that she’s in her 30’s now and everything’s fine.

The reference to DNA testing is the real story behind the story. Perhaps, the need to know where we come from and who’s in out tribe is an imperative with so many, these days. In my own story, this method solved the question mark over my mother’s paternity. So, it’s useful, but in the wrong hands it could be disastrous. When you watch this show, you’ll understand what I mean.

Enjoy.