Just One Look: Plot, Cast, Trailer of the Harlan Coben Series - Netflix Tudum

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    What’s Just One Look About? What to Know About the Harlan Coben Series

    The thriller based on a book follows a woman investigating her husband’s disappearance.

    By Ingrid Ostby
    March 8, 2025

A happily married woman finds an old photograph of her husband — but nothing about the photo, or the people in it, are familiar to her. When her husband seemingly vanishes, she pieces together the clues and stumbles upon a conspiracy related to a tragedy from her past. Adapted from Harlan Coben’s book of the same name, the Polish mystery thriller Just One Look stars Maria Dębska, Cezary Łukaszewicz, and Piotr Stramowski. It was directed by Marek Lechki (Pakt) and Monika Filipowicz (Signs, 2018). 

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When will Just One Look be released?

Stream it now.

Maria Dębska stands while a woman runs toward her in the series ‘Just One Look.’

Where can I find the trailer for Just One Look?

Check it out at the top of this page. 

Who’s in the cast of Just One Look?

  • Maria Dębska as Greta Remiewska, a jewelry designer
  • Cezary Łukaszewicz as Jacek Ławniczak, Greta’s husband
  • Piotr Stramowski as Jimmy D, a rock star
  • Monika Krzywkowska as Sandra Kowalska, Jacek’s older sister and a lawyer
  • Andrzej Zieliński as Karol Wespa, a gangster
  • Marta Malikowska as Kamila, Greta’s friend
  • Mirosław Kropielnicki as Tomasz Dalewski, a detective
  • Mirosław Zbrojewicz as Borys Gajewicz, a prosecutor
  • Mirosław Haniszewski as Macher, an assassin
Two men face each other in an image from the series ‘Just One Look’

What happens in Just One Look?

Greta’s (Dębska) trust in her husband, Jacek (Łukaszewicz), falters when she finds a mysterious photo of him that she’s never seen before. The picture is from a long time ago, and Jacek isn’t the only one in it — among those in the snapshot is a woman whose face is crossed out. While Jacek says he’s clueless about the picture’s origin, Greta’s not convinced. And when he disappears shortly after she confronts him, she’s certain the timing is no coincidence. As Greta searches for answers, she must face a traumatic event from her past — an arson attack at a concert that left her scarred and shell-shocked. Is the fatal fire somehow related to the image and her missing husband? What she finds could jeopardize her life and the lives of her two children. 

Is Just One Look based on a book?

Yes, it’s adapted from Harlan Coben’s novel Just One Look.

Where does Just One Look take place?

The series takes place in Warsaw, Poland.

In an image from the series ‘Just One Look,’ a woman looks off to the side as Maria Dębska stands behind her, out of focus.

What other Harlan Coben series are on Netflix? 

Coben’s previous series with Netflix include the mystery thrillers Fool Me Once, Missing You, Stay Close, The Stranger, Safe, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods. 

To find out more about Coben’s shows, check out this guide.

Are there more Harlan Coben shows coming to Netflix? 

Yes. Two thriller series from Coben — Run Away and I Will Find You — are in the works now.

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