Sam Worthington leads a powerful performance in Harlan Coben's dark thriller 'I Will Find You'

Reel Perspectives

June 21, 2026

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The partnership between Netflix and Harlan Coben continues to be one of streaming’s most reliable and profitable for Netflix, and I Will Find You may be one of its most emotionally devastating adaptations yet.

As the 13th collaboration between the bestselling author and the streamer, the new eight-episode mystery takes Coben’s 2023 novel and transforms it into a tense, deeply personal story about grief, obsession, and the terrifying possibility that the truth is far worse than the lie.

Created by Robert Hull and starring Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, and Chi McBride, I Will Find You centers on David Burroughs, a man serving life in prison for the murder of his young son. Haunted by the loss and consumed by guilt, David’s world is shattered all over again when evidence emerges suggesting his child may still be alive. What follows is a dangerous pursuit for answers, one that forces him to break free from prison and chase a truth buried beneath years of secrets.

What makes I Will Find You work so well isn’t just its mystery, it’s the emotional wreckage underneath it. This is a story about a father who has already lost everything, and is being handed the cruelest form of hope imaginable. That emotional tension gives the show its pulse, making every clue and every betrayal hit harder.

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Sam Worthington delivers one of his strongest performances of his career. There’s a weariness in his portrayal of David but underneath it is a desperate fire that never burns out. Worthington doesn’t just play a man chasing answers, he plays a man fighting to reclaim the very thing that was taken from him: hope.

Britt Lower brings a sharp, layered energy to the series, while Chi McBride adds gravity and presence along with Logan Browning, Erin Richards, and Milo Ventimgilia rounding out the supporting cast. Together, the cast builds a world where trust feels fragile and everyone seems to be carrying a secret. And there are plenty of secrets.

The writing thrives on misdirection, with several twists and turns to expose another layer of truth beneath it. Instead of relying on cheap shock, the show carefully builds tension through fractured relationships, hidden motives, and the unsettling realization that the people closest to David may know more than they’ve admitted. That’s where I Will Find You shines.

By the time the final episode lands, the series leaves behind more than just surprise. It leaves emotional scars. For longtime fans of Harlan Coben adaptations, this is another strong addition to the catalog. But for newcomers, it may be one of the best places to start.

Harlan Coben's I Will Find You is streaming now on Netflix.