In this review, we delve into the latest series from Harlan Coben, 'I Will Find You'. We explore the show's strengths and weaknesses, including its commitment to shooting on location and its solid cast, but also its pacing issues and lack of distinct visual style. We also discuss how Coben's work often manages to balance authenticity with outlandish twists, and how the show's characters feel a bit generic. Overall, we find that 'I Will Find You' is a thrilling series that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, despite its flaws.
Crime mysteries about missing kids are nothing new. From network procedurals like NBC's Found to glossy miniseries like Peacock's All Her Fault, these cases serve as the driving force for many a TV series - and for good reason.
The stakes are automatically high when there's an innocent child in danger. Harlan Coben adaptations have been a staple of streaming for a while as well, from hits like Stay Close, about a journalist, mother, and detective all united by a traumatic event, and The Stranger, starring Richard Armitage and Hannah John-Kamen as a family man and a mysterious woman who knows a plethora of life-changing secrets.
No matter what kind of subject matter Coben is tackling, there's a straightforward but suspenseful style that defines his work, and it's one that audiences have clearly grown to love. His shows often skyrocket to the top of the Netflix charts and stay there for a good while as people make binge-watching a priority. I Will Find You is bound to be no different. What Is 'I Will Find You' About?
I Will Find You centers on David Burroughs, whom we meet in prison. He's been there for the last five years, after being found guilty of killing his young son Matthew, though he maintains his innocence. Things get more complicated when his sister-in-law, Rachel, visits him in prison with a recent photograph of a child who looks exactly like Matthew.
David's friends on the inside, a father-son duo named Philip and Adam Mackenzie, agree to help break David out so he can discover the truth, which he attempts to do while evading a nationwide manhunt, originally led by Max Williams and Sarah Greer. In typical Coben fashion, there's far more to this story than originally meets the eye.
We're introduced to characters like old-school crime boss Nicky Fisher, the ultra-wealthy and commanding Gertrude, Rachel's influential on-again-off-again boyfriend Hayden, David's grieving ex-wife and pediatric surgeon Cheryl, and more, most of whom are keeping a secret or two and could be connected to the mystery in some way.
'I Will Find You' Has Some Pacing Issues, but It All Pays Off By the End One of the biggest strengths of I Will Find You is its commitment to shooting on location. From filming the prison and eventually prison break sequences in a former penitentiary to going to Times Square, there's a natural immersiveness you simply can't get with sound stages and green screens.
As a result, it's grittier and less sleek than similar shows, for better and for worse. While there is some impressive stuntwork, tense moments of suspense, and thrilling action sequences, I Will Find You never develops much of a distinct visual style. More often than not, the direction and cinematography fall flat, with standard camerawork and bland colorization. It feels like a missed opportunity to elevate the aspects that make the show unique.
I Will Find You's pacing can also land a bit strangely. Despite the car chases and shootouts, the first half drags a bit, with some repetitive beats and information relayed multiple times to various characters. At the same time, a slew of new people are introduced in quick succession without a ton of context, making relationships and alliances difficult to keep track of.
Luckily, by the midway point, it's easier to follow the tangled web of characters, and the show manages to find its groove. Something admirable about Coben's work is that, while the twists can veer towards the outlandish and the cliffhangers are undoubtedly shocking, there's still an authenticity that grounds things in reality. The pieces all fit together without too much force, and there's a throughline of rationality through all the wild reveals.
There's a refreshing lack of cheap tricks or cheating, with everything coming together in a hard-to-believe but still logical and satisfying way.
'I Will Find You' Has a Solid Cast, but the Characters Feel a Bit Generic Casting directors Lyndsey Baldasare and David Rapaport deserve credit for assembling the actors they do. Not only do the cast members embody their characters well, but they also have solid chemistry with one another. Worthington has followed in the footsteps of actors like Liam Neeson and Alan Ritchson, carving out a niche of rugged action stars who have a paternal warmth simmering under the surface.
He does what he does best as David, bringing nice emotional depth to the role. Stowe, too, leans into what people have come to love about her performances, sinking her teeth into the juicy campiness of Gertrude. It's a delicious treat to watch.
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