The new Harlan Coben series, Lazarus, is currently predicted to have the lowest ratings of any of his shows on Rotten Tomatoes. Unlike most of his adaptations, this series isn’t based on one of his novels, though he developed it alongside Danny Brocklehurst. It will begin streaming on Prime Video on October 22nd.
As of today, the day before it officially opens, the show Lazarus has received a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, this is based on only 7 reviews, so the score is expected to change as more reviews come in.
I’m really worried about Lazarus. If it doesn’t get a better score on Rotten Tomatoes – if it stays below 50% – it’ll be the worst-rated Harlan Coben show so far. That means it would score lower than Missing You (50%), Safe (71%), Fool Me Once (72%), The Stranger (87%), Shelter (88%), Stay Close (92%), and even Just One Look (which got a perfect 100%).
Lazarus, created by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst, centers around a forensic psychologist who goes back to his hometown after his father passes away. He starts investigating a number of cold cases while he’s there.
The film stars Bill Nighy, an Oscar nominee known for his role in Living, as Doctor Lazarus. The cast also includes Alexandra Roach, Sam Claflin (from Daisy Jones & the Six), Ewan Horrocks, David Fynn, Karla Crome, Kate Ashfield, Curtis Tennant, Lloyd Lai, and Roisin Gallagher.
Critics say the new Harlan Coben adaptation, Lazarus, is more over-the-top and outlandish than Missing You or Fool Me Once. Rebecca Nicholson of the Financial Times describes it as both “spooky” and “very silly,” noting that while its dramatic flair makes it entertaining, it lacks the emotional depth and believable storytelling that made previous Coben series so captivating.
As a big fan of Harlan Coben adaptations, I have to admit some critics haven’t been kind to Lazarus. A lot of them feel the plot gets bogged down in twists that don’t feel natural – Kaiya Shunyata at RogerEbert.com pointed out the reveals seem forced, and it loses the genuinely spooky vibe that usually sets Coben’s stories apart. Pat Stacey from the Irish Independent was even harsher, calling it a mess and saying the fast pace couldn’t hide how thin and drawn-out the story ultimately felt.
The latest Harlan Coben adaptation, Lazarus, feels like his weakest effort to date because it aims high but doesn’t quite deliver. While some reviewers appreciated its atmospheric style and visuals, many others found the acting and emotional moments to be overly dramatic and repetitive. The series attempts to add a supernatural element to Coben’s usual formula, but ultimately feels like a self-parody – it’s melodramatic, confusing, and lacks genuine emotional impact.
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2025-10-22 05:48