Harlan Coben, the author behind popular thrillers like Fool Me Once and Safe, has another hit on his hands. Despite mixed reviews, his newest mystery series has quickly become the most-watched show on . It’s the latest example of Coben’s talent for crafting suspenseful stories that captivate Netflix audiences.
The new mystery thriller, Harlan Coben’s Lazarus, features a well-known actor from Peaky Blinders, The Hunger Games, and Enola Holmes, alongside Alexandra Roach, David Fynn, Karla Crome, and Kate Ashfield. The role of Doctor Lazarus is also featured. Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst (known for Fool Me Once and Stay Close) wrote and executive produced the series. You can find a summary of the plot below.
Lazarus is a new mystery series based on an original concept, brought to life by bestselling author Harlan Coben and award-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst. The story centers on Sam Claflin’s character, who returns home following his father’s (Bill Nighy) suicide and starts experiencing strange, unexplainable events. He soon finds himself investigating a string of old, unsolved murders while also trying to uncover the truth about his father’s death and the murder of his sister 25 years prior.
Harlan Coben’s new series, Lazarus, has quickly become a hit. It’s currently the second most popular show globally and number one in the United States on Prime Video. The mystery-filled series has surpassed other popular shows like Gen V, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, and Hazbin Hotel in viewership.
‘Lazarus’ Proves the Popularity of Harlan Coben Mysteries
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Harlan Coben’s newest thriller, Lazarus, is attracting viewers, but it’s receiving mixed reactions. Critics currently give it a low 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences score it slightly higher at 55% on Popcornmeter. Opinions are divided: some viewers are enjoying its wild and unusual plot, while others feel it doesn’t live up to expectations.
As a big fan of thrillers, I’ve been following the buzz around Harlan Coben’s Lazarus, and the critical response is…split, to say the least. Ben Dowell from The Times seemed to enjoy it despite its flaws, calling it a bit of a mess but ultimately addictive – he even compared it to Eton mess! But Lucy Mangan in The Guardian was much harsher, suggesting this Lazarus should just stay dead. That’s a pretty brutal review, honestly!
Viewers are also divided on the show, with some praising it as one of the better Harlan Coben adaptations, while others found it awful. Despite mixed reviews from critics and audiences, Lazarus’s success on Prime Video demonstrates that Harlan Coben remains a popular author.
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2025-11-05 17:02