Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation, <em>Missing You</em>, has made a sensational debut, receiving rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike. The series was introduced with an unsettling trailer, enhanced by a haunting cover of Everything but the Girl‘s classic 1994 pop hit “Missing,” performed by the musical duo Dream A Lot. This talented pair, consisting of composer and producer Gus Crawford Collins and singer-songwriter Kim Hayden, recently shared insights with Collider about their creative journey on this project. They expressed their excitement about contributing to the trailer for this gripping new series, building on their previous collaboration for Coben’s Fool Me Once, where they delivered a powerful rendition of Christina Aguilera‘s “Fighter”:

“Working on the music for a Harlan Coben trailer is as thrilling as watching the show itself. We were immensely excited to have created the trailer music for ‘Fool Me Once,’ and with the mention of Harlan Coben, we knew this would be an incredibly exciting journey.”

The high-octane nature of Coben’s books provided ample inspiration for the duo as they elaborated on the creation of the accompanying video for their version of “Missing.” They described their process in depth:

“Being part of this franchise is a true honor for us, and creating the music is an exhilarating experience. We always approach the song with dark thriller elements at the forefront, using these as the foundation. We then weave in emotional and heartfelt moments, playing off what Harlan Coben does so brilliantly. Our aim is to keep the dynamic of the music constantly building towards epic, hard-hitting action moments.

Netflix excels at connecting a trailer to an emotional state of mind, never missing the mark when it comes to song selection. Having previously collaborated with the remarkable team on productions like ‘Fool Me Once’ and ‘Obsession,’ we felt this time we needed to push harder to deliver a strong connection for the audience between us as artists and the trailer’s song. We envisioned creating a music video for the release of ‘Missing You.’ Collaborating with top videographer Ronan Harding Downes on location was an incredibly creative and enjoyable experience. We were also thrilled to have renowned editor Autumn Rae Moore cut the video. Having previously worked with Autumn on the trailers for ‘Fool Me Once’ and ‘Obsession,’ we knew she was the perfect person for the job!”

Discover the Intriguing Storyline of ‘Missing You’

Missing You is an adaptation of Coben’s 2014 novel of the same name, centering on UK police officer Kat Donovan, portrayed by Rosalind Eleazar. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her fiancé Josh, played by Ashley Walters, mysteriously vanished without a trace from her life. Eleven years later, following the tragic murder of her father, played by Lenny Henry, Kat unexpectedly encounters Josh on a dating app. The mystery deepens further when a young boy approaches her, requesting her help in investigating his father’s disappearance, leading to shocking revelations involving Josh. The series features an impressive cast, including Richard Armitage, Jessica Plummer, Steve Pemberton, Marc Warren, Samantha Spiro, and Mary Malone.

Netflix has firmly established itself in the realm of Harlan Coben adaptations, and its business is thriving. The acclaimed author signed a lucrative deal with the streaming giant in 2018 to adapt fourteen of his novels into miniseries. Missing You marks the eighth adaptation from this partnership. Upcoming titles include Caught, Run Away, and I Will Find You; notably, the latter will be the first of Netflix’s Coben adaptations produced in the United States.

Missing You is now streaming on Netflix. Keep an eye on Collider for future updates, and enjoy Dream A Lot’s captivating video for “Missing” below.

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Missing You is a gripping crime-drama television series based on the novel by Harlan Coben. The story follows Detective Kat Donovan as her life spirals into chaos when her fiancé, who vanished eleven years prior, suddenly resurfaces on a dating app. This unexpected reappearance reopens old wounds and unravels the mystery of her father’s murder.

Release Date

January 1, 2025

Cast

Rosalind Eleazar

Main Genre

Drama

Seasons

1

Character(s)

Kat Donovan, Stacey Embalo, Ellis Stagger, Clint Donovan, Titus, Monte Leburne, Sally Steiner, Dana Fells, Aqua

Producers

Daniel Brocklehurst, Nicola Shindler, Harlan Coben, Richard Fee

Writers

Victoria Asare-Archer

Network

Netflix

Directors

Sean Spencer

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