Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2025)

71% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings

Widowed surgeon Tom has struggled to raise his two daughters alone following his wife's death a year ago. Things seem to be on the right track for the family, who live in a gated community, because they have close friends nearby and Tom is in the early stages of a new relationship. But the situation takes a turn for the worse when Jenny, Tom's oldest daughter, goes missing along with her boyfriend. Tom enlists girlfriend Sophie, a police detective, to help locate the teens, but her new partner is working her own agenda. As the investigation intensifies, Tom unearths dark secrets about the people closest to him in his affluent neighborhood. The drama series was created by mystery novelist Harlan Coben.

Watch on Netflix Stream Now

Where to Watch

Safe — Season 1

Safe — Season 1

What to Know

Critics Consensus

Safe boasts a superb cast -- albeit with some questionable accents -- who carry its soapy, mystery-laden drama just well enough to offer an entertaining diversion.

Read Critics Reviews

Critics Reviews

View All (24) Critics Reviews
Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) It can whirr on, in its mechanical way, without me. Rated: 2/5 May 15, 2018 Full Review Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) John Doyle Globe and Mail It's really rather good, and both Hall and Abbington are superb to watch, fine actors adding texture to the wildly twisted plotting and the gusty dialogue that would make many actors knackered. May 14, 2018 Full Review Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Lorraine Ali Los Angeles Times Finding out why they are so guarded, and where all the bodies (figuratively and literally) are buried, is what makes this series a potential binge candidate. May 14, 2018 Full Review Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Neela Debnath Daily Express (UK) Safe could have been so good. All the ingredients were there for a prime binge-worthy crime thriller - the writers, the cast, the concept - but it just hasn't been given the time, care and attention it needed. Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily There are few series on streaming or anywhere else that will cause as few ripples. Mar 24, 2020 Full Review Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Nick Venable CinemaBlend The ensemble cast makes it all click. There are plenty of moments in Safe where the story and its twists threaten to derail the tightly wound mayhem, but the cast saves it from ever tipping over. Jun 21, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View All (82) audience reviews

Joe W Wow. This show is terrible. The acting is over the top, the writing has created silly characters. Another series that is just not necessary. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review TKR A Good show, keeps you guessing until the last episode. A lot of unknown actors, so nice to have a show with no famous faces or names. Procedural with twists and turns and dead ends in a case that are fairly realistic.Watched in one evening. Would recommend. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review NASHVILLE I You should know how bad this is as soon as you hear Dexter's awfully fake british accent.Somehow, all of the characters, antagonistics and protagonists alike, are very annoying. The characters are unlikeable, the suspense is NOT THERE, and somehow even the brits sound like they're faking it. An all-around waste of time- do not attempt to watch this.Harlen Coben is *overrated*. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Alan S Don't know who the experts are who gave this a poor review but they so go it wrong.It's one of those murder mystery series that given the chance will have you wanting more. Like all the good ones gives you lots of clues but you don't know who did what or why until the last part. We ended up binge watching and had to find out who the killer was. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Terri J S Micheal C Hall's British accent is barely tolerable. It doesn't explain why 10 kids were in the school late at night to begin with, so from that part forward the whole storyline seemed unrealistic, and rather stupid. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review justin P Long, drawn out and stupid. Don't waste your time. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

Safe — Season 1

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Cast & Crew

Harlan Coben Creator Michael C. Hall Tom Delaney Amanda Abbington Sophie Emmett Scanlan Josh Audrey Fleurot Zoe Marc Warren Pete
Show Less Cast & Crew Show More Cast & Crew

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 1 When his teenage daughter doesn't return home after a party, Tom Delaney anxiously combs the neighborhood and learns her boyfriend is also missing. Details Episode 2 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 2 Fearing a friend was involved in Jenny's disappearance, Tom enlists Sophie's help; Emma investigates disturbing allegations about a teacher. Details Episode 3 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 3 An anonymous tip leads to a frenzied chase -- and another puzzling clue; Zoe draws up a list of grudges; Tom glimpses a side of Rachel he never knew. Details Episode 4 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 4 While Tom follows a new lead about Jenny, Sophie and Emma deliver devastating news; the Marshalls struggle to keep their cool. Details Episode 5 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 5 In the wake of a dangerous confrontation, Sophie warns Tom to stay out of the investigation; Tom learns that Jenny was hiding a secret. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 6 As a deadly fire rages, Tom frantically tracks Jenny's phone; more details about Chris' death emerge, and a confession tears a family apart. Details Episode 7 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 7 Sophie blocks Tom's attempts to speak with Henry; while searching for Bobby at Heaven, Tom and Pete spot a familiar face. Details Episode 8 Aired May 10, 2018 Episode 8 Tom begs for Sophie's help getting to Bobby; before the night of the party, a cryptic entry in Rachel's diary sends Jenny on a quest for the truth. Details

More Like This

View All Popular TV on Streaming

Ozark 82% 85% Ozark TRAILER for Ozark Seven Seconds 78% 84% Seven Seconds The Haunting of Hill House 93% 91% The Haunting of Hill House TRAILER for The Haunting of Hill House 13 Reasons Why 35% 56% 13 Reasons Why TRAILER for 13 Reasons Why Maid 94% 86% Maid TRAILER for Maid Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

Videos

View All videos

Safe — Season 1

Safe: Season 1 Trailer Safe: Season 1 Trailer 1:01 View more videos

Photos

View All Safe — Season 1 photos

Safe — Season 1

Safe Safe Safe View more photos

Creator
Harlan Coben

Executive Producer
Michael C. Hall, Nicola Shindler, Harlan Coben, Daniel Brocklehurst, Richard Fee

Network
Netflix

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date
May 10, 2018
More Top TV Picks Netflix
Safe: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2025)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Margart Wisoky

Last Updated:

Views: 5940

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (78 voted)

Reviews: 93% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Margart Wisoky

Birthday: 1993-05-13

Address: 2113 Abernathy Knoll, New Tamerafurt, CT 66893-2169

Phone: +25815234346805

Job: Central Developer

Hobby: Machining, Pottery, Rafting, Cosplaying, Jogging, Taekwondo, Scouting

Introduction: My name is Margart Wisoky, I am a gorgeous, shiny, successful, beautiful, adventurous, excited, pleasant person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.