This new Netflix series adapted from Harlan Coben reunites the hero of Avatar with the star of Severance.

Netflix unveils the trailer for Sur tes traces, a new thriller series by Harlan Coben. This adaptation of the novel, published in 2023, promises a breathtaking plot driven by Sam Worthington, fresh from Avatar 3. The date is set for June 18, 2026 on the platform.

With this eight-episode mini-series, the master of the thriller confirms his unmissable presence on Netflix. This is already the 14th adaptation of a book by the author for the streaming giant.

A father desperate to find his son

The story follows David, a father sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his son Matthew. However, an event turns everything upside down: his ex-sister-in-law Rachel reveals that the child is still alive. From then on, David has only one obsession: to escape and discover the truth.

The trailer opens with this harrowing revelation. We then see the first hints of a much larger plot. The suspense builds gradually, in the tried-and-tested Harlan Coben fashion.

“An innocent father sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his son receives evidence that his child may still be alive… and decides to escape to discover the truth.”

Sam Worthington headlines

The Avatar hero plays David with intensity. Fresh from the forest of Pandora in Avatar 3, Sam Worthington returns to a role rooted in reality. Opposite him, Britt Lower, revealed in Severance, plays Rachel.

The duo carry most of the plot. Their on-screen chemistry looks promising from the first images. Emotional tension permeates every scene in the trailer.

• Sam Worthington as David
• Britt Lower plays Rachel
• Milo Ventimiglia plays Rachel’s former boyfriend
• Eight episodes make up this mini-series
• Available on Netflix on June 18, 2026

A solid cast for a family thriller

Alongside the two headliners, the series brings together a number of well-known names. Milo Ventimiglia, star of This Is Us, plays Rachel’s former partner. His character adds an extra dimension to the family drama.

The cast also includes Logan Browning, Erin Richards and Jonathan Tucker. Chi McBride, Madeleine Stowe and Clancy Brown complete this fine cast. Each actor brings his or her own nuance to the story.

This wealth of talent testifies to the ambition of the project. Netflix is clearly counting on this new Harlan Coben adaptation to captivate its audience.

Robert Hull at the helm

The series is co-created by Robert Hull. Hull worked on Code Quantum and Alcatraz. His experience in complex storytelling is a perfect match for this universe.

Harlan Coben is also co-creator. He also acts as executive producer. This involvement guarantees respect for the original work.

The American novelist has now mastered the codes of television adaptation. His collaboration with Netflix has lasted several years, with constant success.

A proven recipe for suspense fans

Readers of Harlan Coben will find his favorite themes again. Family secrets, mysterious disappearances and unexpected twists are all on the agenda. Each episode promises its share of revelations.

The mini-series format is perfectly suited to this type of storytelling. In eight episodes, the plot unfolds without a break. The pace is sustained from start to finish.

In Your Footsteps follows in a long line of successes. Previous adaptations have won over millions of viewers. This new production is set to follow suit on June 18, 2026.

• Harlan Coben