Harlan Coben’s Final Twist returns for Season 2 with the premiere airing Monday, Oct. 5. The new season will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Best-selling mystery writer Harlan Coben hosts this true-crime series that investigates real-life murder cases, examining the hidden truths, deceptions, and unexpected twists behind them.
Season 2 premiere digs into the Betsy Faria murder case, among other true-crime mysteries. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about Season 2, including the premiere date, new cases, how to watch, first-look photos and more.
Key facts
- Premiere: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
- Time: 10 PM ET/PT
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
- Host: Harlan Coben
- Genre: True crime/documentary
- Season 2 premiere case: Betsy Faria
- Release cadence: Weekly on Mondays
*New episodes of CBS shows stream live as they air on CBS with a Paramount+ subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan. Episodes can be watched on demand the next day with a subscription to any Paramount+ plan.
When does Season 2 premiere?
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2 premieres Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 PM ET/PT on CBS. The show moves from Tuesday nights last fall to Mondays this year, following new episodes of FBI and CIA. The premiere can be watched live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan, and on demand, on the day after it airs live, on Paramount+ with a subscription to any plan.
How to watch
You can watch Harlan Coben’s Final Twist on CBS and Paramount+. Catch the Season 2 premiere live on Monday, Oct. 5, by tuning into your local CBS station or stream on Paramount+ with a Paramount+ Premium subscription. You can also stream every episode of Season 1 on demand and new episodes from Season 2 the day after they air on Paramount+ with a subscription to either the Paramount+ Premium plan or the Paramount+ Essential plan. Here is the watch info for Season 2 of Harlan Coben’s Final Twist:
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2
- Date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
- Time: 10 PM ET/PT
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+*
*New episodes can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via any Paramount+ plan.
What is Season 2 about?
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist is an anthology-style, true-crime series where Coben guides viewers, in each episode of season 2, through a different real-life crime. You don’t need to watch Season 1 before jumping into Season 2, because each episode has its own storyline.
Coben takes viewers on a twisted journey through gripping murder cases, with life-altering surprises in each 60-minute episode. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival material, you get an in-depth look at high-profile crimes.
The Betsy Faria case
The Season 2 premiere features the Betsy Faria case. The “Betsy’s Trust” episode, airing Monday, Oct. 5, investigates the death of a mother, Betsy Faria, who was found stabbed to death in her Missouri home. Was it suicide or murder by her husband? More dead bodies and strange twists unravel a murder mystery that refuses to stay buried.
Who hosts Harlan Coben’s Final Twist?
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben hosts the series. Coben has sold more than 100 million books worldwide, and several of his novels have been adapted into hit TV shows such as Fool Me Once, I Will Find You, Safe, Missing You, Shelter, and more.
In each episode, Coben recounts a true-crime case with his unique storytelling, leading viewers through the evidence and uncovering unexpected twists and turns that will have you hooked.
Is there a Season 2 trailer?
Yes. CBS released a short promo for Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2. In it, Harlan Coben teases a new season with more cases and surprising reveals. You can watch it right here.
See the Season 2 first-look photos
CBS shared three images from the Season 2 premiere showing Coben recounting the next murder mystery to viewers.
Watch Harlan Coben’s Final Twist on Paramount+
Don’t miss Harlan Coben as he goes from writing fiction to unraveling fact in the hit series Harlan Coben’s Final Twist streaming on Paramount+. Binge-watch every episode of Season 1 and return for Season 2 beginning Oct. 5. Catch this title and more popular true-crime documentaries and docuseries available to stream now.
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Watch NowFAQ
How many episodes will Season 2 have?
An official episode count for Season 2 has not been released yet.
Do I need to watch Season 1 first?
No, you do not need to watch Season 1 before diving into Season 2 since each episode covers a different true-crime case.
What case is in the Season 2 premiere?
The Season 2 premiere examines the Betsy Faria case. The episode uncovers the murder mystery of Betsy Faria, who was found stabbed to death in her Missouri home.
Is Harlan Coben’s Final Twist based on his books?
No, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist is a true crime series based on a real-life case. Coben’s novels are works of fiction.
