Created by Robert Hull based on the 2023 Harlan Coben novel of the same name, this crime drama follows David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), wrongly imprisoned for his son Matthew’s (Jasper Rainn Larence) murder. After five years of a life sentence, David learns from his ex-wife’s sister, Rachel (Britt Lower), that Matthew (now played by Ashton Cressman) may be alive, so he escapes from prison to find the truth. (eight 37-to-47-min. episodes)
I Will Find You
What’s it rated? TV-MA
What’s it worth, Anna? Full price
What’s it worth, Glen? Full price
Where’s it showing? Netflix
Glen: This is the sort of twisty, red herring-filled mystery designed to lead you down one dead end after another before finally revealing “the biggest twist of all!” It’s very contrived but also clever, and the fact that 12 of Coben’s novels have been adapted for TV or film is proof positive that people eat this stuff up. Even though I found a lot the miniseries groan-inducing, I was curious to learn the truth, often vexed by the twists, but unquestionably entertained. David is a compelling protagonist—a man who knows he’s innocent but is also resigned to the fact that his son is dead and he couldn’t protect him. This chance at redemption—and maybe discovering his son is somehow alive—is deeply motivating, and he’s willing to do anything it takes to succeed. He’s easy to root for.
Anna: It definitely strays into some plotlines that force you to suspend your disbelief if you want to enjoy the series. That said, the overarching theme and plot are compelling. David has been stewing in prison, hardening and becoming less and less human. But when Rachel shows up and drops the bomb of Matthew’s possible kidnapping, not death, he’s on a mission. Ex-wife Cheryl (Erin Richards) has spent the time after Matthew’s death trying to heal, trying to move on. She’s an accomplished pediatric surgeon, now married to hospital administrator Ronald Dreason (Aaron Ashmore), and soon expecting a baby daughter. Cheryl still struggles, though, and fears a new child will feel like replacing her first child. Initially, she dismisses her sister’s theory that Matthew is still alive, but when shown the picture of a look-alike older child with the exact same facial birthmark, she’s rattled. David’s fast-paced race to the truth may just bring them all peace.
Glen: The cast is solid, and there’re a lot of characters to keep track of. Rachel, an ex-investigative journalist, is close with Hayden Payne (Milo Ventimiglia), her former boyfriend and scion of the Payne family, whose matriarch, Gertrude (Madeleine Stowe, looking preternaturally young for an almost 68-year-old), is giving off Lady Macbeth vibes. Hayden is endlessly helpful, and aids Rachel and David after he escapes from prison. David is son to retired Boston police detective Lenny Burroughs (Hugh Thompson), who’s close with prison warden Philip Mackenzie (Peter Outerbridge), whose own son, Adam (Jonathan Tucker), is a Boston police sergeant and David’s former best friend. In pursuit of David are FBI agents Max Williams (Chi McBride, who’s perfect in the role), and Sarah Greer (Logan Browning), Max’s daughter. Fat chance that would be allowed. It’s thorny as heck.
Anna: Gertrude is one of those women whose mere presence in a room could make you shiver—well done, Madeleine Stowe. Once you get your head around how everyone knows each other and what their history is, it’s easy to dive deep into the storyline, no matter how convoluted it gets. I was entertained, and that’s what I was looking for. It is worth the watch.
New Times Arts Editor Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Sun Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in July 16 – July 23, 2026.
