Patrick Brammall leads the Australian thriller as a police dispatcher who gets a distress call from a teenage girl he believes is his long-lost daughter.
Apple TV has dropped the first trailer for “Last Seen,” an upcoming Australian thriller that follows a father’s desperate search for his daughter who vanished more than a decade ago. The series, based on Ryan David Jahn’s award-winning novel “The Dispatcher,” stars Patrick Brammall (“Colin from Accounts,” “Evil”) as a former police detective whose life shatters when he receives a chilling emergency call that could finally lead him back to his missing child.
A Father’s 11-Year Wait Ends With a Single Call
Patrick Brammall plays Ian Ridley, a police detective whose young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace 11 years ago. Now working as a police dispatcher, Ridley has spent more than a decade refusing to accept that his daughter might be gone forever.
The trailer shows Ridley answering a distress call from a frightened teenage girl. As he listens to her voice, he becomes certain that the caller is his missing daughter. The girl says, “I’m lost! I don’t know how I’m gonna get home again.” During the call, she first identifies herself as Sarah and then hesitantly says the name “Mags”.
This single moment pulls Ridley back into the cold case that has haunted him for years. The call gives him the first possible lead he has had in more than a decade, sending him on a relentless search for his daughter.
The Trailer Reveals a Story of Obsession and Doubt
The trailer for “Last Seen” builds tension around one central question: Is Ridley truly hearing his daughter’s voice, or is he grasping at hope after years of grief?
Maxine Peake plays Jenna Reid, Maggie’s grieving mother, who strongly opposes Ridley’s dangerous plan to find their daughter. She demands to know how he can be so sure the call really came from Maggie.
The footage shows Ridley pushing harder for answers, searching backyards, and shouting his daughter’s name as the tension rises. When he asks a police officer about fingerprints, the response is simple: “We found nothing”.
The series explores whether Ridley has found a real clue or is simply holding onto the hope he has carried for 11 years. His search puts increasing pressure on the fragile family life he has managed to maintain.
Based on an Award-Winning Novel
“Last Seen” is adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s novel “The Dispatcher,” which won the CWA John Creasey Dagger Award. The book follows a similar premise, where a police dispatcher realizes his dead daughter might be alive after receiving a call from a girl who sounds like her.
Kris Mrksa (“Requiem,” “No Escape”) adapted the book for television and serves as writer and executive producer. Emmy-nominated filmmaker Christian Schwochow (“The Crown,” “Munich: The Edge of War”) directs and executive produces the series.
The series was originally developed under the title “The Dispatcher” before being renamed “Last Seen”. It was filmed entirely in Victoria, Australia, with production handled by 60Forty Films and Werner Film Productions. 60Forty Films has produced other Apple TV dramas including “Hijack,” “Slow Horses,” and “Down Cemetery Road”.
Full Cast and Production Team
Alongside Patrick Brammall, the series features an international cast:
- Maxine Peake (“Say Nothing,” “Black Mirror”)
- Brendan Cowell (“Dune: Prophecy,” “Plum”)
- Daniel Henshall (“Mickey 17,” “How to Make Gravy”)
- Zahra Newman (“Thirteen Lives,” “Addition”)
- Jessica Wren (“Mr Inbetween,” “Devil’s Playground”)
- Tobias Muhafidin (“Bali 2002”)
- Newcomer Chloe Jean Lourdes makes her screen debut
The series is executive produced by Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta at 60Forty Films, alongside Schwochow, Mrksa, and Joanna Werner of Werner Film Productions.
Release Schedule and Streaming Details
“Last Seen” will make its global debut on Apple TV on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The first two episodes will be released together, followed by one new episode every Wednesday. The six-episode series will conclude on October 7, 2026.
Apple TV is available through the Apple TV app across various devices and platforms. The streaming service costs $12.99 per month, with discounted options available through the Apple One bundle.
A Different Role for Patrick Brammall
Patrick Brammall is widely known for his comedic work, particularly the Australian series “Colin from Accounts”. He has also appeared in “The Twelve” and “The Devil Wears Prada 2”.
“Last Seen” places Brammall at the centre of a considerably darker story built around grief and obsession. The series marks a dramatic turn for the actor, who leads an emotional and suspenseful search for a missing child.
Brammall’s character, Ian Ridley, is described as a broken father who gets a shocking reason to believe his daughter could still be alive. The actor brings depth to a role that requires balancing years of grief with sudden, desperate hope.
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What to Expect From the Series
“Last Seen” combines the emotional story of a missing child with the suspense of a mystery thriller. The series follows Ridley as he follows every possible lead while dealing with the pain of his daughter’s disappearance.
The trailer hints at a mystery surrounding Maggie’s disappearance, as Ridley’s search takes him deeper into a situation where the truth may carry consequences for everyone involved. The series will leave viewers wondering whether Ridley has truly found a clue or is simply holding on to the hope he has carried for years.
The production team brings significant experience to the project. Schwochow has directed episodes of “The Crown” and “Bad Banks,” while Mrksa has written for “Requiem” and “No Escape”. The series joins Apple TV’s slate of acclaimed dramas, including “Hijack,” “Slow Horses,” and “Down Cemetery Road”.
Also Read: Last Seen Episode Release Schedule: Complete Guide to Apple TV Thriller’s Six-Part Run
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