The intense manhunt in Alaska is set to escalate as the hit Apple TV+ series continues. The upcoming episode places the Remnick family in greater danger, forcing U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick to make a critical choice between his duty and his family.
The Last Frontier season 1 episode 5, titled “Arnaq,” will be released on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 12 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Apple TV+. For viewers in other regions, this means the episode arrives on Thursday, October 30, at 9 p.m. Pacific Time or Friday, October 31, at 4 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time.
Episode 5 Release Schedule by Time Zone
Viewers around the world can catch the new episode at the same moment. Here is the full release schedule for major time zones:
| Time Zone | Release Date | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 9:00 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 11:00 PM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Friday, October 31, 2025 | 12:00 AM |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Friday, October 31, 2025 | 4:00 AM |
| Central European Time (CET) | Friday, October 31, 2025 | 6:00 AM |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | Friday, October 31, 2025 | 9:30 AM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Friday, October 31, 2025 | 1:00 PM |
All episodes are available exclusively on Apple TV+ with an active subscription.
A Father’s Desperate Search for His Son
The official synopsis for episode 5 is simple but charged with emotion: “Frank focuses on tracking down Luke. The CIA’s involvement ramps up as Havlock’s plan enters a new phase.” This marks a significant turning point for Frank Remnick, played by Jason Clarke.
Until now, Frank has been juggling the threat to his community with the search for the elusive fugitive Havlock. A phone call from his wife, Sarah, shatters that balance. She informs him that their son, Luke, is missing from the family cabin and that a U.S. Marshal has been found dead there. Fearing a repeat of the family’s past tragedy involving their late daughter, Ruby, Frank’s priorities instantly shift. He will put his mission to find Havlock on hold to personally lead the search for his son.
This leaves CIA agent Sidney Scofield, played by Haley Bennett, to pursue Havlock as his plan advances. Havlock is closer than ever to obtaining Archive 6, a classified hard drive containing secrets about the CIA’s Atwater Protocol. The courier carrying the drive has already landed in Alaska, setting the stage for a high-stakes race. Sidney and the CIA must stop Havlock from getting the drive, while Havlock, always several steps ahead, maneuvers to finally secure the damaging intelligence.
Key Storylines to Watch in Episode 5
The episode will see multiple storylines collide, raising the tension for all characters involved.
Frank’s Family Crisis: The danger for Luke Remnick, played by Tait Blum, is now out in the open. In the previous episode, he was trapped in the woods with the criminally insane fugitive Isaac Romero after a car crash. Frank’s desperate search will force him to navigate the vast and treacherous Alaskan wilderness to find his son before it is too late.
Havlock’s Endgame Nears: With the courier in Alaska, Havlock’s master plan is entering its final stages. Played by Dominic Cooper, Havlock aims to meet the courier in Fairbanks to obtain the Archive 6 hard drive. His success or failure will have global repercussions and could expose the CIA’s darkest operations.
Sidney’s Personal Mission: Sidney Scofield remains under suspicion from her own agency, with the CIA’s Office of the Inspector General suspecting her of helping Havlock. Her mission to stop him is not just professional but deeply personal, as she fights to clear her name and stop the man she once loved.
How to Catch Up on The Last Frontier
For those needing a refresher, the first four episodes of The Last Frontier are available to stream on Apple TV+. The series premiered on October 10, 2025, with the first two episodes released together. New episodes are released every Friday. Episode 5 is the midpoint of the ten-episode season, with five more episodes to follow through December 5, 2025.
The show features an ensemble cast including Simone Kessell as Sarah Remnick and Alfre Woodard as CIA official Jacqueline Bradford. It was created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio.
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