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Netflix Thriller “I Will Find You” Sparks Nationwide Manhunt

6/20/2026

Summary

Burroughs Sparks Manhunt

Netflix released “I Will Find You” on June 19, 2026, starring Sam Worthington as David Burroughs and Britt Lower as Rachel Mills.
Burroughs, serving life for his son’s murder, receives a photo suggesting the boy may be alive, flees and sparks a nationwide manhunt.
Showrunner Robert Hull turned parallel plots into a two-hander based on Harlan Coben’s novel, which he wrote without TV plans and centers on a father protecting his child.

Summary

Worthington Rejects Renewal

Sam Worthington and Britt Lower said a second season isn’t needed, calling the story complete.
Netflix billed I Will Find You as a limited series and had not announced a renewal as of June 19, 2026.
Eight months after the premiere, the show reveals a wake that is for David’s father Lenny, confirming his survival.

Summary

Hull Bars Renewal

Creator Coblen says he will consider a Season 2 only if a new story outshines the original.
Showrunner Robert Hull confirms the series ends after one season unless a superior concept emerges.
Showrunner Robert Hull stresses Rachel’s autonomy, rejecting a conventional two-hander romance.
Author Harlan Coben calls the finale an emotional punch that leaves viewers to decide futures, noting novel expands David and Rachel’s romance while show keeps relationship ambiguous.

History

Historical Context

In February 2013 Netflix released House of Cards, its first original drama and the first streaming-only series to earn major Emmy recognition. The show garnered 33 Primetime Emmy nominations and proved that data-driven binge models could support high-budget, auteur-driven storytelling. That success paved the way for the 2026 limited-run series I Will Find You, continuing Netflix’s investment in concise, high-stakes originals.

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Burroughs Sparks Manhunt

Netflix released “I Will Find You” on June 19, 2026, starring Sam Worthington as David Burroughs and Britt Lower as Rachel Mills.
Burroughs, serving life for his son’s murder, receives a photo suggesting the boy may be alive, flees and sparks a nationwide manhunt.
Showrunner Robert Hull turned parallel plots into a two-hander based on Harlan Coben’s novel, which he wrote without TV plans and centers on a father protecting his child.

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