There are many other great mystery TV shows to watch after finishing Netflix’s Missing You. Missing You is Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben TV show, based on Coben’s book of the same name. The series follows Detective Kat Donovan as she investigates her ex-fiancé’s mysterious disappearance while reconciling with her father’s murder. Missing You has a cast of characters with both familiar and fresh faces that are all well-suited for their roles. The narrative has several jaw-dropping plot twists and turns, culminating in Missing You‘s shocking ending.

Despite a few plot holes, Missing You is still bingeworthy and entertaining. Missing You ends with a craving for more exciting mystery TV shows, and there are several more titles to accompany this Harlan Coben adaptation. Some of these TV shows include additional Harlan Coben adaptations, thrilling spy narratives, shows based on true stories, and other mystery book adaptations. However, they are all ideal shows to stream after finishing Missing You.

9The Woods

Based On The Book By Harlan Coben

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The Woods (2020) is a Polish crime drama series directed by Leszek Dawid and Bartosz Konopka. Based on Harlan Coben’s novel, it follows prosecutor Paweł Kopiński who reopens a cold case from his youth involving a disappearance from a summer camp that holds deep personal significance. The series explores themes of loss, memory, and the haunting impact of buried secrets.

Release DateJune 12, 2020
Main GenreCrime
Finale YearNovember 30, 2019
CastGrzegorz Damiecki , Agnieszka Grochowska , Hubert Milkowski , Wiktoria Filus , Brooke Newton , Adam Ferency , Arkadiusz Jakubik , Ewa Skibinska
Character(s)Pawel Kopinski , LAura Goldsztajn , Young Pawel , Young Laura , Young Lara Goldsztajn voice , Leon Ruczaj , Inspector Jork , Natalia Kopinska
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The Woods is one of Netflix’s first TV shows based on Harlan Coben’s books. It revolves around Paweł Kopiński, a prosecutor who must identify a dead body he might have a connection with. The Woods jumps back and forth between the present day in 2019 and the summer of 1994, when Paweł was a camp counselor at a time when people went missing, including Paweł’s sister, Kamila. ATM Grupa, a Polish TV production company, adapted Coben’s book in a Polish setting.

While all of Harlan Coben’s novels present thrilling mysteries, The Woods resembles Missing You because of the timeline jump. While Missing You takes place during one timeline, the protagonist, Detective Kat Donovan, is investigating her ex-fiancé’s disappearance in connection to her father’s murder, which occurred several years prior. The Woods is a typical Harlan Coben mystery reminiscent of Missing You, with shocking twists, astonishing surprises, and heartbreaking familial connections.

8Gone For Good

Based On The Book By Harlan Coben

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Gone For Good (2021) is a French mystery thriller series based on Harlan Coben’s novel. The story follows Guillaume Lucchesi, who thought he had moved on from the tragic death of his brother and ex-girlfriend but finds himself drawn back into darkness when his current girlfriend suddenly disappears.

Release DateAugust 13, 2021
Main GenreCrime
Finale YearNovember 30, 2020
CastFinnegan Oldfield , Nicolas Duvauchelle , Guillaume Gouix , Garance Marillier , Nailia Harzoune , Tómas Lemarquis , Grégoire Colin , Jacques Bonnaffé
Character(s)Guillaume Lucchesi , Frédéric Lucchesi , Jérémie Da Costa , Sonia Kasmi , Judith , Joachim Ostertag , Alexandre Kesler , Lucchesi Sr.
Creator(s)David Elkaïm , Vincent Poymiro
Seasons1

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Gone for Good is another Harlan Coben adaptation, distributed by Netflix and produced in France. It follows Guillaume Lucchesi a decade after a tragedy that cost him the two people he loved the most—his first love, Sonia, and his older brother, Fred. In the present day, Guillaume’s current partner, Judith, mysteriously vanishes, and her disappearance might connect to Sonia and Fred with devastating consequences. Harlan Coben’s mystery-thrillers follow a trusted formula, which is no different for Gone for Good.

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Similarly to Missing You, Gone for Good follows a mystery that entwines the protagonist’s love interest with a family member. While both TV shows have significantly different trajectories, they share similar themes and thriller aspects. Gone for Good is Netflix’s fifth adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel and the only adaptation with French origins. Gone for Good is just as gripping and exciting as Missing You.

7Hold Tight

Based On The Book By Harlan Coben

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Hold Tight (2022) is a Polish crime thriller series based on Harlan Coben’s novel. The show explores the mysterious disappearance of a young man in a quiet Warsaw suburb and the unsettling secrets his family and friends uncover while searching for him. The series stars Magdalena Boczarska and Leszek Lichota and delves into themes of trust, secrets, and community as the gripping narrative unfolds.

Release DateApril 22, 2022
Main GenreCrime
Finale YearNovember 30, 2021
CastMagdalena Boczarska , Leszek Lichota , Grzegorz Damiecki , Bill Rogers , Agata Labno , Mikolaj Sliwa , Draegon Hennessy , Klementyna Karnkowska
Character(s)Anna Barczyk , Michael Barczyk , Pawel Kopinski , Kaja Kopinska , Grzegorz Gajewicz , Adam , Jasmina Nowak
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Hold Tight is yet another one of Netflix’s Harlan Coben adaptations, but to be fair, they are great mystery shows that contain an aura similar to Missing You. Hold Tight is also the only other Harlan Coben TV show to be produced in Poland. Hold Tight follows a seemingly tight-knit community that falls apart after the protagonist’s son mysteriously disappears and his friend commits suicide. A series of tragic events occur that connect multiple families.

Netflix’s Adaptations of Harlan Coben’s Novels

TV Show
Adapted Book
Production Origin
Release Date

Harlan Coben’s Safe
Safe
United Kingdom
May 10, 2018

The Stranger
The Stranger
United Kingdom
January 30, 2020

W głębi lasu
The Woods
Poland
June 12, 2020

El inocente
The Innocent
Spain
April 30, 2021

Disparu à jamais
Gone for Good
France
August 13, 2021

Stay Close
Stay Close
United Kingdom
December 31, 2021

Zachowaj spokój
Hold Tight
Poland
April 22, 2022

Harlan Coben’s Shelter
Shelter
United States
August 18, 2023

Fool Me Once
Fool Me Once
United Kingdom
January 1, 2024

Missing You
Missing You
United States & United Kingdom
January 1, 2025

Atrapados
Caught
Argentina
2025

Run Away
Run Away
United Kingdom
TBD

Hold Tight explores parental-child dynamics while covering serious topics that include drugs, violence, and sexual assault. Hold Tight is significantly darker than Missing You, so it is a great option for those looking for a darker mystery after watching Missing You. However, the plot twists are equally shocking, making it impossible to turn away until after the show ends.

6Treason

A Spy Thriller Created By Matt Charman

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Treason is a 2022 espionage thriller series that delves into the world of political intrigue. It follows Adam Lawrence, an MI6 agent whose career and personal life are thrown into disarray when he reconnects with a Russian spy named Kara. As Adam grapples with the complexities of trust and loyalty, he must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and deception that threaten global security.

Release DateDecember 26, 2022
Main GenreThriller
Number of Episodes5
Finale YearNovember 30, 2021
CastCharlie Cox , Olga Kurylenko , Oona Chaplin , Ciarán Hinds , Tracy Ifeachor , Danila Kozlovsky
Seasons1
Websitehttps://www.netflix.com/title/81417796
CinematographerBalazs Bolygo, Jean-Philippe Gossart
CreatorMatt Charman
DistributorNetflix
Main CharactersAdam Lawrence, Kara Yusova, Maddy Lawrence, Martin Angelis, Dede Alexander, Anton Melnikov
ProducerBryony Arnold
Production CompanyBinocular Productions, Borderline Productions, Bryncoed Productions, ITV Studios
Sfx SupervisorChris Watson
WritersMatt Charman , Amanda Duke

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Treason is a miniseries that premiered on Netflix in December 2022. It is a spy thriller that follows various intelligence agencies, including the United States CIA, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, and the United Kingdom’s MI6. The narrative begins with Adam Lawrence, the deputy chief of MI6, as he attempts to uncover how his chief, Sir Martin Angelis, was poisoned. The stakes are high because of the interpersonal connections between various agents—Adam’s former romantic partner is Yusova, a Russian spy.

The show is not as personal as Missing You, but the mysteries surrounding Adam’s past make Treason an exciting mystery show well worth watching.

As Treason‘s narrative unfolds, Adam’s family is in danger, and his life spirals out of control because of Kara’s upper hand. The CIA and MI6 even question Adam’s loyalties. The show is not as personal as Missing You, but the mysteries surrounding Adam’s past make Treason an exciting mystery show well worth watching. Treason has some household names, including Charlie Cox, Oona Chaplin, and Olga Kurylenko.

5A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Based On The Book Series By Holly Jackson

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

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Pip Fitz-Amobi, a determined young investigator, is set on uncovering the truth behind schoolgirl Andie Bell’s murder five years prior. Sal Singh, Andie’s boyfriend, confessed before his own death, but Pip doesn’t believe he’s guilty. Teaming up with Sal’s brother Ravi, she dives into a web of secrets to find the real killer​.

Release DateAugust 1, 2024
Main GenreMystery
CastEmma Myers , Asha Banks , Raiko Gohara , Zain Iqbal , Jude Morgan-Collie , Yali Topol Margalith , Yasmin Al-Khudhairi , Carla Woodcock
Character(s)Pippa Fitz-Amobi , Cara Ward , Zach Chen , Ravi Singh , Connor Reynolds , Lauren Gibson , Naomi Ward , Becca Bell
Creator(s)Poppy Cogan
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder initially aired in the United Kingdom on BBC iPlayer in July 2024 and internationally on Netflix in August 2024. It revolves around Pippa Fitz-Amobi as she decides to investigate Andie Bell’s murder despite the case already being closed for five years. Sal Singh is assumed to have murdered Andie, and Pippa enlists his younger brother, Ravi, for his help in attempting to prove Sal’s innocence. In November 2024, Netflix renewed A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder for season 2, which will follow the second book in the Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is based on the bestselling young adult mystery novel by Holly Jackson. The themes certainly differ from Harlan Coben’s Missing You, but both series are riveting mysteries containing many twists that shake up the narrative. Missing You is definitely darker and more mature, given the differences in the targeted audiences. However, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is still an enjoyable mystery with much more story left to tell for a second and potential third season.

4The Perfect Couple

Based On The Book By Elin Hilderbrand

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The Perfect Couple

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In the idyllic setting of Nantucket, a lavish wedding turns sinister when a body is discovered in the harbor just before the ceremony. As the investigation unfolds, every member of the wedding party becomes a suspect, unraveling secrets and lies. Starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, and Dakota Fanning, the series promises intense drama and mystery​.

Release DateSeptember 5, 2024
Main GenreCrime
Finale YearNovember 30, 2023
CastNicole Kidman , Dakota Fanning , Liev Schreiber , Eve Hewson , Meghann Fahy , Michael Beach , Jack Reynor , Billy Howle
Character(s)Greer Garrison Winbury , Abby Winbury , Tag Winbury , Amelia Sacks , Merritt Monaco , Chief of Police , Thomas Winbury , Benji
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The Perfect Couple is another book adaptation based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand. It revolves around bride-to-be Amelia Sacks marrying into a wealthy Nantucket family, only for the wedding to be thrown off course by an unexpected death. Everyone is a suspect—from random wedding guests to The Perfect Couple‘s Winbury family. The Perfect Couple is the third installment in Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket series and the most exciting one. The Perfect Couple is lighter than Missing You, but it still contains similar themes, exploring the depths of family, love, and loyalty.

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The Perfect Couple has a stellar cast, from the award-winning Nicole Kidman as Amelia’s soon-to-be mother-in-law, Dakota Fanning as the groom’s older brother’s wife, and Meghann Fahy as Amelia’s maid of honor. The Perfect Couple is certainly poised for a more lighthearted audience, but it is still a thrilling show from beginning to end.

3Adoration

Based On The Book By Alice Urciuolo

Adoration is an Italian mystery teen drama based on the book by Alice Urciuolo. It revolves around a young teenager, Elena, who mysteriously disappears, and her best friend, Vanessa, who is desperate to find her. However, as Vanessa digs deeper into Elena’s disappearance, she soon realizes that her best friend might have kept terrible secrets. Adoration is like an Italian version of Pretty Little Liars, but it resonates with Missing You because of the miniseries aspect.

Furthermore, a mystery based on a standalone novel is much more concise than a full book series, making Adoration much more similar to Missing You. Adoration is also a wilder and slightly darker version of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder while retaining a young adult audience. The show is called Adoration because the narrative explores the factors that drive adoration—commitment and possession.

2Black Doves

A Spy Thriller Created By Joe Barton

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Black Doves

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Black Doves is a drama series that centers on the complex interplay of espionage and personal relationships. Focused on Helen Webb, a seasoned spy striving to balance her covert missions with a turbulent family life, the series delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. Starring Keira Knightley, it examines the moral ambiguities faced by those who live double lives in service to their countries.

Release DateDecember 5, 2024
NetworkNetflix
CastKeira Knightley , Sarah Lancashire , Ben Whishaw , Andrew Koji , Andrew Buchan , Omari Douglas , Kathryn Hunter , Sam Troughton , Ella Lily Hyland
Character(s)Sam Young , Helen Webb , Stephen Yarrick , Uncredited , Bill , Eleanor , Reed , Jason , Williams , Arnie , Alex , Richard Eaves , Michael
Creator(s)Joe Barton
ProducersJane Featherstone , Chris Fry , Joe Barton
Seasons1
Streaming Service(s)Netflix

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Black Doves is another spy thriller with striking similarities to Missing You. The narrative follows Helen, the wife of the Secretary of State for Defence in the United Kingdom, as her world unravels due to the exposure of her secret identity. As a result, her organization—known as the Black Doves—instructs Helen’s old friend, Sam, to guard her. Keira Knightley leads Black Doves‘ impressive cast of characters, but the show also stars Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire.

Black Doves shares similarities with Missing You because each narrative explores identity. In Missing You, Kat discovers a mysterious person posing as her ex-fiancé on a dating app after he disappeared years prior, while Helen is in danger because of her secret identity in Black Doves. The show performed well on Netflix—Black Doves beat several big movies in 2024’s streaming ranking. It is a testament to the show’s popularity and excellent plot.

1No Good Deed

A Dark Comedy Created By Dead To Me’s Liz Feldman

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No Good Deed is a dark comedy series created by Liz Feldman for Netflix and stars Ray Romano as Paul Morgan in the lead role. Out of money and at the end of his rope, Paul considers selling his beautiful villa so he can pay his debts off and leave Los Angeles, but as he and two other families soon discover, the past is difficult to outrun.

Release DateDecember 12, 2024
Finale YearNovember 30, 2023
NetworkNetflix
CastLisa Kudrow , Linda Cardellini , Luke Wilson , Ray Romano , Teyonah Parris , Abbi Jacobson , Poppy Liu
Character(s)Margo Starling , Lydia Morgan , JD Campbell , Paul Morgan , Dennis , Leslie Fisher , Carla , Sarah , Mikey , Greg , Denise , Gwen , Phyllis
Creator(s)Liz Feldman
ProducersLiz Feldman , Will Ferrell , Jessica Elbaum
Seasons1
WritersLiz Feldman
Streaming Service(s)Netflix
DirectorsSilver Tree

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No Good Deed is more of a dark comedy than a mystery show. However, it still bears notable similarities to Missing You. No Good Deed has a great cast of characters, including Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Teyonah Parris, Poppy Liu, and Luke Wilson. The show revolves around Kudrow and Romano’s characters looking to sell their house, and there are three eccentric contenders. However, the contenders learn about the house’s dark secrets as the past unravels.

Despite the dark comedic nature of No Good Deed, it has an air of mystery with thrilling plot twists, just like Missing You. It is a funnier option that maintains the secretive elements required in a mystery TV show. No Good Deed is an excellent follow-up to binge-watch after streaming Missing You, proved by the star-studded cast, jaw-dropping twists, and humorous elements.