ITV is set to stream a "gripping" crime series that has already captivated audiences. Harlan Coben's Final Twist — which marks the renowned author's first venture into the true crime genre — aired in the US earlier this year, and it has now been confirmed that it will be coming to ITVX.
Fans of the celebrated writer, whose novels have been adapted into hugely popular series such as Fool Me Once and Run Away, won't have long to wait, as the broadcaster has confirmed that the entire series will be available from June 16, reports the Mirror.
The series consists of five episodes, with a synopsis stating: "Known for his twisting narratives and intricate plots, Harlan will guide audiences through gripping tales of murder and high-profile crimes.
"Each story is meticulously unravelled to reveal hidden truths. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials, the series will provide an in-depth look at stories where nothing is as it seems."
In the first instalment, which is called Billy & Billie Jean, the police find a couple murdered in their home, and the investigation leads to social media. Detectives then discover a bizarre cyberbullying conflict with a neighbouring family and the possible covert involvement of a CIA agent driven by personal vengeance.
A description of episode two - titled Gambler’s Debt - says: "When Anna Mae, a wildly successful businesswoman, is found stabbed in her untouched home, detectives face a tangle of suspects and shifting motives. Each lead – casinos, hidden debts and even a fugitive linked to her family – seems to crack the case, until new questions upend everything once again."
No Sign of Nancy looks at the case of a woman who vanishes from her property while hosting a wedding, while Who Killed Joy is about a woman who appears to have died in a fire but is later found to have been stabbed.
The concluding episode, Shot in the Dark, follows a woman whose husband was shot while she lay sleeping beside him.
The series proved a considerable success upon its US broadcast in January, with a Decider critic noting it "does a good job of giving viewers lots of surprises".
Fans posted messages on social media describing it as "gripping", with one user posting on X: "I'm freaking hooked."
"I am obsessed," another wrote on the platform, formerly known as Twitter. A further viewer revealed they "gasped" as one of the stories played out.
"Loved it!" one person wrote on Instagram, as another called it "tense"."It's too good," someone else said, as another viewer admitted: "We can't get enough."
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist will be available on ITVX on June 16.