Harlan Coben is preparing an unprecedented shift on Netflix with his next series
The partnership between Harlan Coben and Netflix just keeps going from strength to strength. Following the success of Fool Me Once, one of the most-watched series of 2026, the novelist is preparing new adaptations for the platform. Among them, a series centred on Myron Bolitar could mark an unprecedented turning point in this collaboration.
Myron Bolitar, the beloved hero finally coming to Netflix
Myron Bolitar is a character close to the author’s heart. First introduced in the novel Deal Breaker in 1995, he has since become Harlan Coben’s most beloved hero. His arrival on Netflix is therefore a landmark moment for long-time fans.
In the series, Myron Bolitar is a former basketball star turned sports agent, willing to go to any lengths for his clients, including solving mysteries on their behalf. Actor Colin Woodell will bring the character to life on screen.
Netflix subscribers will also soon be able to discover the series In the Woods, further confirming that the Coben machine is running at full speed on the platform.
A first: the series could run for multiple seasons
Until now, every series adapted from the author’s novels has been a self-contained mini-series with no follow-up, something that frustrated many subscribers. With Myron Bolitar, however, that could all change.
The character appears across 12 volumes. As a result, a second season, or even several, remains a real possibility if the show proves a hit. It would be a genuine first in the relationship between Harlan Coben and Netflix.
“My rule is simple: unless I can find a better story, there won’t be a season 2. With Fool Me Once, for example, would another child just disappear?… The Myron Bolitar series is designed, just like the books, to allow for multiple seasons if luck is on our side.”
What the author told The Hollywood Reporter
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Harlan Coben clarified his position on renewing his series. He reiterated that his other adaptations are all conceived as mini-series, and that he has no interest in a second season unless a better story presents itself.
Myron Bolitar, then, is the exception. The series is designed, much like the books, to allow for multiple seasons, a notable change of direction for the author.
- Myron Bolitar first appeared in Deal Breaker in 1995.
- The character features in 12 novels written by Harlan Coben.
- It is Colin Woodell who plays the lead role in the Netflix series.
- Fool Me Once is one of the most-watched series of 2026 on Netflix.
- The series In the Woods is also coming to the platform in the near future.
Colin Woodell, a carefully considered choice
Finding the right actor to play Myron Bolitar was, according to the author, a genuine headache. Coben admitted that the role was particularly difficult to cast, given how long the character has lived inside him. He also stressed that Myron is not simply a fictional creation, but a part of himself.
Yet Colin Woodell managed to win him over. Harlan Coben was effusive in his praise, describing him as incredibly talented. He also noted that it took considerable time to find him, a detail that speaks to just how much weight was placed on this casting decision.
A solid relationship between the author and Netflix
Harlan Coben and Netflix have struck a deal to adapt several of his works, and the results have consistently delivered. The platform continues to bet on this author as a way to attract and retain subscribers.
Fool Me Once cemented that dynamic by becoming one of the most-watched series of 2026. Expectations surrounding the Myron Bolitar series are therefore running particularly high, with fans hoping this new show will leave just as strong an impression.
For subscribers who have followed the novelist’s work for years, this series represents far more than a straightforward adaptation. It is the on-screen realisation of a central character, one who appears across 12 novels, who could finally live out his story across multiple seasons.
