Netflix's Missing You: A Disappointing Adaptation Compared to Fool Me Once

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Netflix's Missing You: A Disappointing Adaptation Compared to Fool Me Once
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Netflix's new Harlan Coben adaptation, Missing You, has received lukewarm reviews, with a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, significantly lower than Fool Me Once's 71%. Despite a talented cast and explosive twists, the show seems to be falling short of expectations.

The Rotten Tomatoes score of Netflix 's new TV show Missing You is significantly lower than Fool Me Once . Missing You and Fool Me Once are adaptations of Harlan Coben 's books. Netflix adapted both novels. Missing You revolves around Detective Inspector Kat Donovan, who discovers her missing fiancé on a dating site over ten years after he disappeared.

Despite the excitement leading up to the premiere, including first-look images of Harlan Coben's adaptation of Missing You, the show has a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Fool Me Once garnered 71% on Rotten Tomatoes—almost a 30% difference. Despite the low ratings, Missing You has a talented cast of characters, from Rosalind Eleazar to Jessica Plummer to Ashley Walters. Missing You's ending also contains many explosive twists. While Missing You may not be the best of Netflix's Harlan Coben TV shows, the difference between Missing You and Fool Me Once is still staggering. It begs several questions, including where Missing You went wrong and how Netflix can improve their renditions of Harlan Coben's books, especially since there will be more adaptations in the future. What Critics Are Saying About Missing You In Reviews Most of Missing You's Reviews Have Average Ratings Close Missing You was only released on Netflix on January 1, 2025, so the reviews are still pouring in. However, the ratings thus far are not the greatest, especially compared to previous Harlan Coben adaptations. The Independent gives the show only two stars, claiming' is too stupid and too manipulative to be encouraged.' London Evening Standard gives Missing You a generous three stars, insisting that while the show is fun, there is nothing particularly exciting or unique about this adaptation. However, there are still some positive reviews for Missing You. Collider provides a score of 80, asserting that the show should be'your first binge of the year.' Decider says Missing You is worth streamin

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