Apple TV+ is adding another crime drama to its lineup with Last Seen, a six-episode Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall. The series follows a police dispatcher who gets a call from a teenage girl he believes is his daughter who disappeared 11 years ago. Here is everything about the release schedule, story, cast, and where to watch the show.
Last Seen Premieres on Apple TV+ in September 2026
Last Seen makes its global debut on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Apple TV+ will release the first two episodes on that day. After the premiere, one new episode arrives every Wednesday. The season finale is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
The series was originally titled The Dispatcher, which is also the name of the book it is based on. Apple TV+ announced the premiere date and shared first-look photos on May 27, 2026.
Complete Episode Release Schedule for Last Seen
The series has six episodes in total. Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes. The total runtime for the full season is about 4.5 hours.
Here is the complete release schedule:
- Episode 1 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Episode 2 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Episode 3 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Episode 4 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Episode 5 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Episode 6 – Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Apple TV+ is following a weekly release pattern instead of dropping all episodes at once. This means viewers have time to discuss each episode before the next one arrives.
What Is Last Seen About?
Last Seen centers on Ian Ridley, played by Patrick Brammall. Ian’s life fell apart 11 years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. He now works as a police dispatcher. The only thing keeping him going is his refusal to accept that she might be gone forever.
The story takes a turn when Ian receives a distress call from a teenage girl. He becomes certain the caller is Maggie. That single call gives him the hope he has held onto for more than a decade. He stops at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, no matter the cost.
The series is set and filmed in Victoria, Australia. The Australian setting gives the show a different feel from typical American or British missing-person thrillers.
Based on Ryan David Jahn’s Novel The Dispatcher
Last Seen is adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s 2011 novel The Dispatcher. The book was long-listed for the Crime Writers’ Association Ian Fleming Steel Dagger award. The novel follows a similar premise about a police dispatcher whose daughter goes missing.
The book’s synopsis reads: “The phone rings. It’s your daughter. She’s been dead for four months. So begins East Texas police dispatcher Ian Hunt’s fight to get his daughter back”. The call is cut off by the man who took her from her bedroom seven years ago. What follows is a chase from Texas to California.
The series changes the setting from Texas to Australia but keeps the core emotional story intact.
Who Stars in Last Seen?
Patrick Brammall leads the cast as Ian Ridley. Brammall is known for his roles in Colin from Accounts, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Evil.
The supporting cast includes:
- Maxine Peake – known for Shameless, Black Mirror, and Say Nothing
- Brendan Cowell – seen in Dune: Prophecy and Plum
- Daniel Henshall – appeared in Mickey 17 and How to Make Gravy
- Jessica Wren – known for Mr Inbetween and Devil’s Playground
- Zahra Newman – seen in Thirteen Lives and Addition
- Chloe Jean Lourdes – a newcomer making her screen debut
Who Is Making Last Seen?
The series comes from a strong creative team. Kris Mrksa wrote the adaptation. Mrksa previously created The Murders at White House Farm.
Christian Schwochow directs and serves as executive producer. Schwochow has worked on The Crown, Bad Banks, and Munich: The Edge of War.
Executive producers include Jamie Laurenson and Hakan Kousetta at 60Forty Films. 60Forty Films has produced other Apple TV+ series like Slow Horses, Hijack, and Down Cemetery Road. Joanna Werner at Werner Film Productions also serves as executive producer. Werner has worked on The Newsreader and Clickbait.
Where to Watch Last Seen
Last Seen streams exclusively on Apple TV+. The series is not available on Netflix or other streaming platforms.
Apple TV+ costs $12.99 per month in the United States. New subscribers can get a seven-day free trial. The service is available in many countries around the world. Viewers can watch on Apple devices, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and through the Apple TV+ website.
The series premieres globally on the same day, September 9, 2026. This means viewers in different time zones can watch the episodes as they become available.
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What to Expect from the Story
The series builds tension around one painful question: is Maggie really back, or is Ian’s grief leading him toward another disaster? Ian is not starting from a clean place. He is a father, a former detective, and a broken man who may be hearing what he desperately wants to hear.
The story uses quieter locations, police radio tension, and family trauma rather than relying only on big chase scenes. The Australian setting gives the show room to explore these emotional beats in a different way.
The series joins a slate of thrillers on Apple TV+ including Hijack starring Idris Elba, Slow Horses with Gary Oldman, and Down Cemetery Road with Emma Thompson.
Last Seen premieres on Apple TV+ on September 9, 2026, with new episodes every Wednesday through October 7, 2026.
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