# Run Away (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/run-away/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 82/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 57% |
| Metascore | 56/100 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 68% |
| Creator | Harlan Coben & Danny Brocklehurst |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (8 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Run Away (2026) is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery series created by Harlan Coben & Danny Brocklehurst, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (82%), Metascore (56/100), IMDb (6.9/10), TMDB fan (68%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 57%.

## Celluloid verdict

Vintage Coben comfort viewing — a preposterous, propulsive missing-person maze rated among his stronger Netflix outings, powered by James Nesbitt's weathered desperation even as the twists strain all credulity.

## Synopsis

Simon Greene's comfortable family life caves in when his daughter Paige, lost to addiction, surfaces busking in a city park — then vanishes again after their reunion erupts into violence. When the man she ran off with turns up dead, Simon plunges into an underworld of dealers, fixers and hired muscle to bring her back, discovering Paige was fleeing secrets rooted inside her own family. James Nesbitt anchors this eight-part Harlan Coben maze, adapted for British soil by Danny Brocklehurst.

## Cast

James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Run Away worth watching?**
Yes — Run Away earns a 69% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 82%, Metascore 56/100, IMDb 6.9/10, TMDB fan 68%. Audience snapshot is separate (57%). Vintage Coben comfort viewing — a preposterous, propulsive missing-person maze rated among his stronger Netflix outings, powered by James Nesbitt's weathered desperation even as the twists strain all credulity.

**Is Run Away on Prime Video?**
No — Run Away is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Run Away come out?**
Run Away first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Harlan Coben & Danny Brocklehurst; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Run Away on Netflix?**
Yes — Run Away is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Run Away are there?**
Run Away has 1 season across 8 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Run Away?**
Run Away streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Run Away?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Run Away’s 8 episodes take around 6 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Run Away?**
Run Away stars James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Alfred Enoch, Lucian Msamati. Created by Harlan Coben & Danny Brocklehurst.

**How many episodes are in Run Away?**
Run Away has 8 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Run Away about?**
Simon Greene's comfortable family life caves in when his daughter Paige, lost to addiction, surfaces busking in a city park — then vanishes again after their reunion erupts into violence. When the man she ran off with turns up dead, Simon plunges into an underworld of dealers, fixers and hired muscle to bring her back, discovering Paige was fleeing secrets rooted inside her own family. James Nesbi…

**Who created Run Away?**
Run Away was created by Harlan Coben & Danny Brocklehurst. It is a thriller, drama, mystery series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Run Away?**
Browse more thriller series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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