Run Away | Official Trailer | Netflix

We watched this series over three nights as there were 8 episodes.

As with all the series based on Harlan Coben books you spend your time watching these in, a state of confusion, then joy, then confusion.  As one minute you have no idea what or who is who.  Then you finally figure things out (so joy) only for another twist to occur and be back to square one and totally confused again.

The first couple of episodes I was trying to figure out who was who and how they knew one another.  By episode three things were becoming a little clearer.  I was loving episodes 4, 5 and 6 and couldn't wait to watch the last two episodes.  Episode 7 was also good, but I was honestly disappointed with episode 8 and how it ended.

I was left feeling there was more to be said and the story hadn't ended.  The actors were spot on though, and were really good, especially Dee Dee played by Maeve Courtier-Lilley.  You just had to look into Dee Dee's eyes and could see she was as mad as a box of frogs....LOL

Glad I watched it, but wouldn't say it was my favourite Harlan Coben adaptation.  

By the way I have never read any of Harlan's books either, so can't say which one is better, the tv series or the books.

Did you watch it?

Fool Me Once , Netflix WARNING SPOILER ALERT

If you haven't watched the series, but plan too do not read this post.

We finally got all 8 episodes watched over the weekend and I have to admit this one is the best one so far of Netflix's adaptations of Harlan Coben's books.

I have been following Michelle Keegan since she started out in Coronation Street many years ago.  Loved her in Our Girl and she was just as good in Fool Me Once.  I will say she seems to fit the take no nonsense military character that she's been cast as, a couple of times.  Then Joanna Lumley is an icon in herself and is such an adaptable actress.  I remember her back in the 70's in The New Avengers as Purdy.  We all had to have her hairstyle back in the day.  Then who can forget Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous?

Anyway back to Fool Me Once.  As with the other series you have no clue who the killer is.  Each episode you think it is one person, then the next, then another, until you are so confused and just give up.  Or is that just me?

 

With this one, even when Maya admitted in episode 7 to killing her husband to Shane, I didn't believe it.  I turned to hubby and said, "no it can't be her."  However when all the pieces are put together in the last episode, it all makes sense.

I did think it was a sad ending when all said and done.  At least Lily did have people in her life that looked out for her and loved her.  

I haven't read any of Harlan Coben's books.  If you have and have watched the Netflix shows, as they a good adaptation of the books?