Harlan Coben to Host CBS True Crime Series 'Final Twist'

Bestselling mystery author Harlan Coben, known for his Netflix thriller adaptations, is launching his first unscripted true crime series, 'Harlan Coben’s Final Twist,' on CBS for the 2025–26 season. The hour-long series will feature Coben as host, guiding viewers through real-life cases involving murder and high-profile crimes, with each episode unraveling hidden truths through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials. This marks Coben’s first major on-camera hosting role, bringing his signature suspenseful storytelling from fiction and scripted television into the true crime genre. The show is produced by Final Twist Productions, All Rise Films, Triage Entertainment, and See It Now Studios, with Jeff Zimbalist serving as showrunner and executive producer alongside Coben and others. CBS executives highlight Coben's global popularity and anticipate his unique perspective will appeal to audiences. The series is set to air as a midseason replacement, continuing Coben's expansion into television beyond his successful Netflix partnership.