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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 18
David Burroughs Escapes Maine Prison in 8-Episode Thriller After Son Is Found Alive
Updated
Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 18

David Burroughs Escapes Maine Prison in 8-Episode Thriller After Son Is Found Alive

3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 18

Summary

  • David Burroughs breaks out of a Maine prison after his sister-in-law shows him a photo suggesting his son Matthew—whose murder sent him to prison—is still alive.
  • Two attempts on David’s life after that discovery convince him a wider conspiracy is hiding the truth, pushing him to flee and hunt for evidence that could clear him.
  • Rachel Mills, a disgraced Boston reporter, becomes his key accomplice as the pair go on the run through Boston and New York while FBI agents pursue them.
  • Netflix’s eight-episode adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel leans on shootouts, car chases and repeated twists, with the review praising its pace but criticizing its plausibility.

Insights

Why do Harlan Coben’s formulaic thrillers dominate Netflix despite mixed critical reviews?
Is a thriller's 'goofiness' a critical flaw, or the secret to its binge-worthy appeal?