How to watch Harlan Coben's Shelter in Australia

Published On

August 25, 2023

Harlan Coben’s first young adult novel, Shelter, has been adapted for streaming television in Prime Video’s new thriller, Harlan Coben’s Shelter. The eight-episode series revolves around Mickey, the teenage nephew of Coben’s most famous character Myron Bolitar. Still reeling from the loss of his father, Mickey finds himself knee-deep in a mysterious case involving several disappearances in his new home of Kasselton, New Jersey.

As he investigates, clues and other evidence are telling him that the mystery in the town has a deeper connection with his father’s death. Going all out with his search for answers, there’s bound to be danger and shocking truths. Ahead of its premiere, here’s everything to know about the new Shelter TV series.

A family tragedy forces Mickey (Jaden Michael) to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey, where he also attends a new school and meets fellow new student, Ashley (Samantha Bugliaro). He also becomes friends with Arthur “Spoon” Spindell (Adrian Greemsmith) and Ema Winslow (Abby Corrigan).

He and Ashley get along so well, bonding over their shared grief and worries. When she disappears without a trace, he becomes obsessed with finding answers.

The mystery only deepens when she counters an old woman known to the town as “Bat Lady”, who then tells him that his father is still alive. Mickey knows this to be impossible as he has witnessed his father’s death in a car crash. With the help of Spoon and Ema, he discovers long-buried secrets and lies unearthing his own complex family history. Even more dangerous, Mickey’s search thrusts him into a dark web of conspiracy that puts his life and that of his friends in danger. 

Executive produced by Harlan Coben himself alongside 13 Reasons Why producer Allen MacDonald, they are joined by executive producers Edward Ornelas and Erick Barmack. Coben’s daughter, Charlotte Coben, serves as producer. The upcoming thriller series marks Harlan Coben’s first collaboration with Prime Video.

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The streaming TV adaptation of the best-selling novel premieres on 18 August. It will debut with three episodes on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping every Friday until the season finale on 22 September.

Shelter TV seriesAvailableStreaming Service
Episode 1Fri, 18 August 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 2Fri, 18 August 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 3Fri, 18 August 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 4Fri, 25 August 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 5Fri, 1 Sep 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 6Fri, 8 Sep 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 7Fri, 15 Sep 2023Amazon Prime Video
Episode 8Fri, 22 Sep 2023Amazon Prime Video

Harlan Coben’s Shelter trailer

Amazon has finally released the first Harlan Coben’s Shelter trailer, which you can watch below.

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Unfortunately, there are no other options when it comes to Harlan Coben’s Shelter streaming in Australia. Right now, the only place to watch through subscription is Amazon Prime Video. But since the Prime Video catalogue offers heaps of compelling TV shows and movies online, it’s definitely worth signing up for!

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Amazon Prime VideoYes

The new series is streaming on Amazon Prime Video as an exclusive original. Fortunately, Prime still offers a 30-day free trial, which is quite a generous entry point to check out Amazon. Once you have had your fill for a month, you can decide to renew or cancel your subscription.

In Australia, plans for the Amazon Prime streaming service are available for as low as $9.99 per month. What’s more, it is a part of the larger Prime membership that includes shopping and other valuable goodies. If you want to save, the annual plan works out to be cheaper with a $79 membership for 12 months.

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The new thriller series stars Jaden Michael in the lead role of Mickey, while Abby Corrigan and Adrian Greemsmith star as his newfound friends Ema and Spoon, respectively.

Check out the complete cast of the new show below. 

  • Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar
  • Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar
  • Abby Corrigan as Ema Winslow
  • Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell
  • Adrian Greemsmith as Arthur “Spoon” Spindell
  • Brian Altemus as Troy
  • Didi Conn as Mrs. Friedman
  • Lee Aaron Rosen as Chief Taylor
  • Samantha Bugliaro as Ashley Kent
  • Tovah Feldshuh as the Bat Lady

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