Viewers Are Obsessed With Run Away — Netflix’s New Harlan Coben Thriller Is Impossible to PauseFrom episode two to six, social media is full of fans declaring, “We’re hooked!” Don’t miss the series everyone’s bingeing…1805
Netflix viewers who tuned into Run Away, the eight-part mystery thriller starring Gavin & Stacey‘s Ruth Jones and Midsomer Murders‘ Annette Badland, are hooked after all eight episodes landed on the streamer on New Year’s Day.
The new series, which is based on Harlan Coben’s 2019 novel, follows a father called Simon, whose world turns upside down when his eldest daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange) runs away from home.
You know you’re in for a treat when a project comes from Harlan Coben, whose novels have inspired major on-screen hits like Netflix’s Fool Me Once and The Stranger, as well as Prime Video’s Lazarus.
Having seen the first two episodes ahead of launch, I can say that fans of twisty mystery thrillers with a clever sleuth will find plenty to enjoy. The show fits neatly into Netflix’s growing catalogue of Coben thrillers, which tend to favour twisty narratives and morally complex characters. Plus, with a cast including James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver and Alfred Enoch, how can you resist?
Keep reading to find out what fans are saying about the new series…
What are viewers saying about Run Away?
The show has gone down a treat with viewers, who have hailed it as “excellent” and are bingeing multiple episodes in one go in true Harlan Coben style.
“Going on to episode 6, it’s brilliant!!” penned one viewer on Instagram, while another wrote: “We’re on episode two and we’re hooked.” A third added: “Watched three episodes so far… so gripping.”
Run Away’s Rotten Tomatoes score
While it’s still early days, the show is currently sitting at an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In its four-star review, The Standard wrote: “James Nesbitt just about manages to hang onto our sympathies as Simon, and the sheer amount of camp melodrama we get delivered will go down nicely with a glass of Pepto-Bismol. Ahh… remember to keep those eyelids open.”
Meanwhile, Variety wrote: “Full of shocking twists and turns and gruesome violence, which are par for the course with all of Coben’s works, the show is an entertaining maze from its opening scene until the close.”
What is Run Away about?
The series follows multiple interconnecting plotlines, but first centres on Simon, who was living a perfect life before his eldest daughter Paige ran away and everything fell apart.
The synopsis continues: “So now when he finds her, vulnerable and strung out on drugs in a city park, he finally has the chance to bring his little girl home. But it turns out she’s not alone, and an argument escalates into shocking violence.
“In the aftermath, Simon loses his daughter all over again, and his search to find her will take him into a dangerous underworld, revealing deep secrets that could tear his family apart forever.”
What did the cast say about Run Away?
Speaking to press ahead of its release, James Nesbitt said: “To play this part, and the relentlessness of it, was a privilege, but also to then have the relationship that Simon has with Elena [Ruth Jones’s character] was very important. And it kind of came, I think, at a good time for both of us, not only in terms of finding the parts that you were playing, but also because you just need to have a bit of enjoyment in it.”
When asked what it was like to work with James, Ruth added: “I hadn’t worked with Jimmy before and I was a little trepidatious about it because I’ve always been a big admirer of his work and think he’s a brilliant actor and I felt slightly fraudulent.
“But instantly we just seemed to click and I think it’s a really lovely on-screen relationship because, spoiler alert, it’s not a romance, but I think that’s quite refreshing.”
All eight episodes of Run Away are available to watch on Netflix
NN.Jerry Jones Finally Admits to the Cowboys’ 30 Years of Super Cup Failure, Immediately Causing a Storm Across the NFL.
For the first time in decades, Jerry Jones said out loud what many Dallas Cowboys fans have been screaming for years.
In a rare moment of public accountability, the Cowboys owner openly took responsibility for the franchise’s nearly 30-year Super Bowl drought, admitting that the failures haven’t just been on coaches or players — but on management itself.
“I’ll admit that the Cowboys management has played a big role in the 30-year Super Bowl drought,” Jones said. “I’m tremendously disappointed.”
The admission immediately sent shockwaves through the NFL world.
For a franchise that calls itself “America’s Team,” the Cowboys haven’t reached a Super Bowl since the 1995 season — an era before social media, before modern free agency, and before many current fans were even born. Over the years, Dallas has cycled through star quarterbacks, Hall of Fame talent, and multiple head coaches, yet the results have stayed painfully familiar: regular-season promise, playoff disappointment.
Critics have long argued that Jerry Jones’ hands-on control is the real problem. As owner, president, and general manager, Jones has often been accused of prioritizing loyalty over accountability, marketing over modernization, and comfort over hard resets. While other franchises evolved, the Cowboys remained tied to one voice at the top — his.
That’s why this comment feels different.
Jones didn’t blame bad luck.
He didn’t blame injuries.
He didn’t blame the refs.
He blamed management.
Still, the reaction from fans has been split. Some see the quote as a long-overdue moment of honesty. Others view it as empty words after three decades of the same outcome.
“Admitting it is easy,” one fan wrote online. “Changing it is the hard part.”
The real question now isn’t whether Jerry Jones understands the problem — it’s whether he’s willing to remove himself from it. Will the Cowboys finally modernize their front office? Will decision-making power actually shift? Or is this just another offseason soundbite that fades once the season begins?
Until real structural change happens, many fans believe the drought will continue — no matter how talented the roster looks on paper.
Jerry Jones has finally accepted blame.
Now comes the part Cowboys fans care about most:
What, if anything, will he actually do about it?
Chiefs Urged to ‘Steal’ Top DC to Replace Steve Spagnuolo Amid Defensive Struggles
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Kansas City, Missouri – December 17, 2025
For much of the past decade, the Kansas City Chiefs have been defined by stability — especially on defense, where Steve Spagnuolo has served as the architect behind three Super Bowl championships since arriving in 2019. But as the 2025 season spirals toward an uncertain finish, a once-unthinkable conversation is beginning to surface around the league: Is it time for a defensive reset in Kansas City?
The warning signs have been building all season. While the Chiefs’ defense was once viewed as elite, the unit has slipped into the middle tier of the NFL, ranking roughly 15th–18th by Pro Football Focus and yards per play. Explosive plays have crept back in, late-game stops have become inconsistent, and turnovers — once a calling card of Spagnuolo’s scheme — have dried up at critical moments.
That regression was on full display in Week 15’s 16–13 loss to the Chargers, a game Kansas City desperately needed. With Patrick Mahomes sidelined, the margin for error was slim. The defense failed to tilt the field, failed to steal possessions, and ultimately failed to protect a fragile lead. As the Chiefs’ playoff odds hover around 20–30 percent, the pressure has shifted from injuries to accountability.
Spagnuolo’s résumé remains untouchable in franchise history, but even legends aren’t immune to scrutiny when results slide. Around the league, analysts and fans alike have begun asking uncomfortable questions: Has the scheme grown stale? Has the defense lost its trademark aggression? With a talented core that includes Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, and Nick Bolton, the lack of consistency has fueled the belief that the problem may be structural rather than personnel-based.
That’s where Jim Schwartz enters the conversation.
Despite Cleveland’s disastrous 3–11 record, Schwartz has quietly built one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive units. The Browns currently rank No. 2 overall by PFF, continuing a trend that saw them finish top-eight in recent seasons — all while being handicapped by one of the league’s weakest offenses. Around the NFL, Schwartz is widely regarded as one of the premier defensive minds of his generation.
League observers have described the idea of Kansas City “stealing” Schwartz from Cleveland as a potential home-run move. His philosophy — physical, aggressive, press-man coverage paired with simulated pressures — aligns perfectly with the Chiefs’ personnel. Perhaps most notably, Chris Jones could thrive even further in Schwartz’s system, which prioritizes winning with four and maximizing interior disruption.
There’s also a familiar connection. Schwartz previously worked under Andy Reid in Philadelphia from 2009 to 2012, a relationship that could ease any potential transition. If Cleveland undergoes a full coaching reset after a second straight 3–14 finish, Schwartz may be open to a move — and Kansas City would instantly become one of the league’s most attractive destinations.
If the Chiefs choose to explore alternatives beyond Schwartz, other high-profile candidates loom. Dennard Wilson of the Ravens, whose defense has flirted with the league’s top ranking, and Jesse Minter of the Chargers, one of the NFL’s fastest-rising young coordinators, would both command serious interest.
For now, Steve Spagnuolo remains a respected pillar of the Chiefs’ dynasty. But if Kansas City misses the postseason for the first time in the Mahomes era — even under the shadow of injury — the offseason conversation will be unavoidable.
In a franchise built on relentless evolution, sentiment alone may no longer be enough. And if change does come, many around the league believe Jim Schwartz could be the bold, aggressive answer Kansas City has been missing.
