Fool Me Once,' adapted from Harlan Coben's 2016 novel, and starring British actor Michelle Keegan. The eight-part thriller, each episode lasting around 60 minutes, shifts the story's location from the United States to the United Kingdom.
The series is scheduled to debut on Netflix worldwide on January 1, 2024 as announced by Netflix UK in November 2023. 'Fool Me Once' marks another collaboration in Netflix's ongoing partnership with Harlan Coben, following previous adaptations, such as 'The Stranger,' 'Stay Close,' and 'Safe.'
Harlan Coben expressed his excitement about the project, stating that the series is a pulse-pounding tale of secrets, deceit and their impact on relationships. The show's cast includes Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley, Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, and others.
The plot revolves around Maya Stern, who installs a nanny-cam to watch over her daughter, only to discover a man resembling her supposedly deceased husband in her house. The story weaves in Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce, investigating her husband's murder while dealing with personal secrets. Maya's niece and nephew, Abby and Daniel, are also searching for the truth about their mother's murder. The series follows their thrilling quest to uncover shocking secrets that will alter their lives forever.
The series is headed by lead writer Danny Brocklehurst and directed by David Moore and Nimer Rashed. Nicola Shindler and Jessica Taylor serve as producers, with Quay Street Productions handling production.
Filming for 'Fool Me Once' lasted about six months, primarily in the United Kingdom, with a brief shoot in southern Spain's