Apple TV is adding another mystery thriller to its 2026 lineup with “Last Seen,” a new Australian series starring Patrick Brammall. The six-episode drama premieres globally on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with its first two episodes arriving together.
“Last Seen” follows a former police detective whose daughter disappeared more than a decade ago, only for a mysterious phone call to give him a reason to believe she may still be alive. The series was filmed in Victoria, Australia, and is based on Ryan David Jahn’s novel “The Dispatcher.”
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- Episodes: 6
- Genre: Thriller, mystery
- Premiere date: September 9, 2026
- Premiere episodes: Episodes 1 and 2
- Release day: Every Wednesday
- Finale date: October 7, 2026
- Starring: Patrick Brammall, Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman and Chloe Jean Lourdes
What is Last Seen about?
Patrick Brammall plays Ian Ridley, a police detective whose life changed completely when his young daughter Maggie disappeared 11 years earlier. Maggie was never found, and Ian has refused to accept that she is gone, even as the disappearance breaks apart the life and family he once had.
Ian now works as a police dispatcher, where an unexpected emergency call brings the old case back into his life. A frightened teenage girl calls for help, and Ian becomes convinced that the voice belongs to Maggie. He begins searching for answers and pushes increasingly hard to find the caller, believing he finally has a chance to discover what happened to his daughter.
The mystery centers on whether Ian has actually heard Maggie after 11 years and how far he will go to prove it. Maxine Peake and Brendan Cowell are among the main supporting cast, alongside Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman and newcomer Chloe Jean Lourdes.
FAQs
When does Last Seen premiere on Apple TV?
“Last Seen” premieres worldwide on Apple TV on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Two episodes will be available on the first day.
How many episodes are in Last Seen?
Season 1 has six episodes. After the two-episode premiere, Apple TV will release one new episode each Wednesday until the finale on October 7, 2026.
Who stars in Last Seen?
Patrick Brammall leads the series as Ian Ridley. The cast also includes Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman and Chloe Jean Lourdes.
Is Last Seen based on a book?
Yes. The series is adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s thriller novel “The Dispatcher.” The Apple TV series was previously developed under the same title before being renamed “Last Seen.”
Where was Last Seen filmed?
The series is set and filmed in Victoria, Australia, giving the mystery an Australian setting throughout its six-episode story.
“Last Seen” begins streaming September 9 exclusively on Apple TV. In the US, Apple TV currently costs $12.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. What do you plan to watch on Apple TV this September? Let us know in the comments.
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