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TV·2021–2021·1 season, 8 episodes·Netflix·Drama, Crime, Mystery·7.0·Created by Harlan Coben

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When Carlton Flynn vanishes 17 years to the night after Stewart Green did, it sets off a chain reaction in the lives of people connected to both men.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Stay Close S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 6.2Megan enlists help from an old friend as she seeks out the truth about Stewart. Broome suspects a connection as more missing persons start piling up.
  2. 02Stay Close S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 6.2Megan's reunion with Ray is cut short. Broome and Erin investigate an anomaly in the pattern of disappearances, leading them to a complicated old case.
  3. 03Stay Close S01E01Episode 1S01E01 · 6.1As her wedding approaches, Megan Pierce is troubled by a visitor from her past. Det. Mike Broome finds a new disappearance reminiscent of a cold case.

Castfull cast & details

Cush JumboCush JumboMegan PierceJames NesbittJames NesbittDS Michael BroomeRichard ArmitageRichard ArmitageRay LevineSarah ParishSarah ParishLorraine GriggsDaniel FrancisDaniel FrancisDave ShawBethany AntoniaBethany AntoniaKayleigh ShawPoppy GilbertPoppy Gilbert'Barbie'Jo JoynerJo JoynerErin Cartwright

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2021Aired 6.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Stay Close S01E01Episode 1December 31, 2021 6.1As her wedding approaches, Megan Pierce is troubled by a visitor from her past. Det. Mike Broome finds a new disappearance reminiscent of a
  2. S01E02Stay Close S01E02Season's bestEpisode 2December 31, 2021 6.2Megan enlists help from an old friend as she seeks out the truth about Stewart. Broome suspects a connection as more missing persons start p
  3. S01E03Stay Close S01E03Episode 3December 31, 2021 5.9Dave's mother's claims of an unwanted visitor prove unsettling for Megan. Ray and Kayleigh both revisit the night Carlton — and others — wen
  4. S01E04Stay Close S01E04Episode 4December 31, 2021 6.1Harry brokers a meeting for Megan. Broome takes a leap in his personal life. Ray is questioned by the police as he tries to piece together h
  5. S01E05Stay Close S01E05Episode 5December 31, 2021 6.2Megan's reunion with Ray is cut short. Broome and Erin investigate an anomaly in the pattern of disappearances, leading them to a complicate
  6. S01E06Stay Close S01E06Episode 6December 31, 2021 5.9Dave's stag night turns testy thanks to an uninvited guest. Ken and Barbie turn their focus on Megan's family. Lorraine mourns the loss of a
  7. S01E07Stay Close S01E07Episode 7December 31, 2021 6.1Broome and Erin try to deduce who the leak is on the force. Megan finally comes clean to Dave. Del Flynn realizes his hold on Ken and Barbie
  8. S01E08Stay Close S01E08Episode 8December 31, 2021 5.8In the wake of a shocking discovery, the case turns deeply personal for Broome. Megan and Ray finally unpack one fateful night from their pa

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