I've been reluctant with this series adapted and created by Harlen Coben, the brilliant author that's an incredible storyteller! Hes also created 'The Five' series and Tell no one, among a few. Like The Five, Safet has mixed reviews too. But HC has always been my favorite storyteller beside Gillian Flynn (Sharp objects, Gone Girl Dark Places). So I finally just watched the pilot of this show and a half of the second episode before I got it!
This series hooked me by the end of the first episode! I dont understand the negative reviews but I only watched almost 2 episodes, however it's top notch from this genre. Having read this book, the TV series adaption is updated and presented in a different fashion for e.g. the flashbacks. I remember this book being good but not exceptional like his much other p but popular books that Cobens known for and I think that's what kept me from getting excited.
This first episode, by the last ten minutes is already shown to be not an ordinary series and a show that you're in for a ride. Better, the beginning of the second episodes few minutes are a even better showing how strong this show has been written that I disagree with the reviews strongly. I must repeat myself again, I ONLY SEEN ALMOST 2 EPISODES, so it can still take a detour in direction but knowing Harlan Coben has written this TV series too, I'm very confident that it continues in this top quality it seems to keep building towards. I remember not being able to guess the ending at all.
I cant wait to continue watching now and I felt the compulsive need to hit PLAY soon as the pilot ended! Imo, that means it's done its job as a pilot!
FYI, be on the lookout for Harlan Cobens (imo best novel) the woods, that's being developed now. What an incredible adaption it will be! He has written outstanding incredible and better material compared to what's been adapted so far, so it's good to see hes layed a strong foundation for when he introduces his best work blowing everyones mind!
I suggest for anyone that liked this series to read the best of his work. He really is one of the best modern day fictional writers that always includes twists and serves as a master inspiration.