Netflix’s #1 Trending Crime Thriller to Binge Tonight: Harlan Coben's Run Away

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Netflix officially has a new #1 trending show other than Stranger Things in January 2026 – a gripping 8-part crime thriller that is perfect to binge-watch in just one sitting.

This series dropped on Netflix on New Year's Day and has since surged on U.S. and global streaming charts. Today, however, it has surpassed Stranger Things as the most-watched show in the United States, making tonight the perfect time to binge Netflix's new #1 hit.

Run Away Just Hit #1 On Netflix – Why It's Worth Watching

Harlan Coben's new Netflix series Run Away has officially landed the #1 spot in the U.S. just days after its worldwide premiere. Netflix viewers worldwide, specifically in the United States, have bought into the show's massive hype and binge-watched this series all weekend – but is it as good as its popularity implies?

Run Away begins with a gripping premise that pulls viewers right into the mysterious story within the first five minutes. Simon's daughter, Paige, is suddenly kidnapped, only to be found drug-induced and playing guitar in a public park. Simon assaults the strange man with Paige, which gets captured in a video that goes viral online.

Part of what makes Run Away so hard to resist is its lightning-fast pace and intriguing narrative that naturally pulls viewers in. While it's not necessarily a relaxing watch, it is perfect for those looking to get lost in a thrilling story with non-stop twists and turns. The series hardly takes a breath, allowing viewers to easily immerse themselves in the drama, action, and characters.

Run Away Is Just 8 Episodes Long – Perfect For A One-Night Binge

Run Away's #1 U.S. ranking on Netflix right now is evidence that once viewers start watching this crime thriller, they mostly see it through to the end of its 8-episode arc. Coben's large fanbase, through his various novels and TV adaptations, has also shown up in numbers this weekend, which is likely a big factor in Run Away's global streaming success.

Run Away is worth binge-watching in just one sitting, which is arguably the very best way to experience the series. While 8 episodes might seem steep for a one-night binge, the episodes are not overly long, with the series premiere being the longest at 50 minutes. The total runtime of the series is roughly 6 hours, which would be similar to watching two of James Cameron's Avatar movies back to back.

Run Away is one of those series that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish, especially fans of mysteries, crime thrillers, and Coben's previous works. See what all the buzz is about by binge-watching Netflix's new #1 hit series tonight.