Last Seen is a new Australian thriller series coming to Apple TV, starring Patrick Brammall as Ian Ridley, a former police detective whose life was shattered when his young daughter disappeared 11 years ago.
Now working as an emergency dispatcher, Ian receives a distress call from a teenage girl he believes could be his missing daughter, Maggie. The call gives him a reason to reopen the mystery surrounding her disappearance — and he will stop at nothing to find her.
The six-episode series premieres globally on September 9, 2026, with two episodes released on the first day before moving to a weekly schedule.
If you’re looking for the Last Seen release date, cast, story, episode schedule, trailer, and where to watch, here’s everything we know.
Last Seen Release Date
Last Seen premieres on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, on Apple TV.
Apple TV will release the first two episodes on September 9. After that, one new episode will arrive every Wednesday through October 7, 2026.
The series has six episodes in its first season.
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Last Seen Episode Release Schedule
Episode Release Date
Episode September 1 9, 2026
Episode September 2 9, 2026
Episode September 3 16, 2026
Episode September 4 23, 2026
Episode September 5 30, 2026
Episode 6 October 7, 2026
Apple has confirmed the six-episode format and the weekly release schedule.
What Is Last Seen About?
Last Seen follows Ian Ridley, a police detective whose life fell apart after his young daughter, Maggie, disappeared without a trace 11 years earlier.
Ian now works as an emergency dispatcher, but he has never accepted that Maggie might be gone forever.
His life changes when he receives a distress call from a teenage girl he is convinced could be his missing daughter.
Ian becomes determined to find her and reunite his broken family, no matter what it takes.
The series is built around one central mystery: could the teenage girl on the other end of the call really be Maggie?
Apple describes the series as an Australian thriller and says it is entirely set and filmed in Victoria, Australia.
Last Seen Cast
The Last Seen cast includes:
- Patrick Brammall as Ian Ridley
- Brendan Cowell as Henry Reid
- Maxine Peake as Jenna Reid
- Daniel Henshall as Donald Reid
- Jessica Wren as Debbie McGuire
- Chloe Jean Lourdes as Sarah Reid
- Zahra Newman as Isabel “Izzy” Pena
- Tobias Muhafidin as Dean Ridley
Patrick Brammall leads the series as Ian Ridley.
Apple’s official Apple TV listing provides the character names for the principal cast, while Apple TV Press confirms the wider ensemble.
Who Plays Ian Ridley in Last Seen?
Patrick Brammall plays Ian Ridley, the former police detective and emergency dispatcher at the center of the story.
Brammall is known for Colin from Accounts, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Evil.
Is Last Seen Based on a Book?
Yes. Last Seen is adapted from The Dispatcher, a novel by award-winning author Ryan David Jahn.
The television adaptation was written by Kris Mrksa, who also serves as an executive producer.
Christian Schwochow directs and executive produces the series.
The project was previously known as The Dispatcher before being renamed Last Seen.
Where to Watch Last Seen
Last Seen is an Apple Original series and will stream exclusively on Apple TV.
The global premiere is scheduled for September 9, 2026, with two episodes arriving on launch day.
After that, new episodes will be released every Wednesday until October 7.
Watch Last Seen on Apple TV.
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Apple’s official listing confirms that Last Seen is available through the Apple TV service in supported regions.
Does Last Seen Have a Trailer?
Yes. Apple TV has released the official trailer for Last Seen.
The trailer introduces Ian Ridley and the mysterious distress call that makes him believe his missing daughter could still be alive.
Apple released the official trailer ahead of the September 9 premiere and confirmed the two-episode launch followed by weekly episodes.
Watch the official Last Seen trailer on Apple TV Press.
Last Seen Episode Guide
Episode 1 — September 9, 2026
The first episode introduces Ian Ridley and the mystery surrounding his daughter Maggie, who disappeared 11 years earlier.
After receiving a distress call from a teenage girl he believes could be Maggie, Ian is given a possible lead in the case that has defined his life for more than a decade.
Episode 2 — September 9, 2026
The second episode continues the story following the mysterious call and Ian’s determination to discover whether the girl really is his missing daughter.
Episode 3 — September 16, 2026
The third episode is scheduled to arrive on September 16 as the investigation continues.
Episode 4 — September 23, 2026
The fourth episode is scheduled for September 23.
Episode 5 — September 30, 2026
The fifth episode will arrive on September 30, moving the six-episode thriller toward its finale.
Episode 6 — October 7, 2026
The sixth and final episode of Season 1 is scheduled for October 7, completing the first season.
Important: Apple has confirmed the release dates, but detailed official synopses for every episode have not been published yet. We will update this section as Apple releases more episode information.
Is Last Seen a True Story?
No. Last Seen is a fictional thriller series adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s novel The Dispatcher.
The story follows the fictional character Ian Ridley and his search for his missing daughter after receiving a mysterious distress call.
The series is not presented by Apple as a dramatization of a real missing-person case.
What Can We Expect From Last Seen?
The main hook of Last Seen is the mystery surrounding Maggie’s disappearance.
Ian has spent 11 years refusing to believe that his daughter is gone. When he receives a distress call from a teenage girl he believes is Maggie, that hope suddenly becomes possible again.
But the call also raises a much bigger question: who is the girl, and why has she contacted Ian now?
The six-episode structure gives Last Seen a compact format, with the mystery unfolding across a limited first season rather than an open-ended procedural.
Why Last Seen Could Be Worth Watching
There are several reasons Last Seen stands out among upcoming Apple TV thrillers.
First, the story combines a missing-person mystery with a deeply personal family drama.
Second, Patrick Brammall plays a character whose professional experience as a former detective could give him an unusual perspective as he searches for answers.
Finally, the series comes from a creative team with experience in thriller and drama projects, with Kris Mrksa adapting Ryan David Jahn’s novel and Christian Schwochow directing.
Final Thoughts
Last Seen is shaping up as a focused mystery thriller for Apple TV, built around one powerful question: is the teenage girl who calls Ian really his daughter Maggie?
Patrick Brammall leads the six-episode series as Ian Ridley, while Kris Mrksa adapts Ryan David Jahn’s The Dispatcher for television and Christian Schwochow directs.
The series premieres globally on September 9, 2026, with two episodes launching on the same day. New episodes will then arrive every Wednesday through October 7.
As Apple releases more information, including detailed episode descriptions and additional promotional material, FilmRadar will update this article.
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Last Seen FAQ
When does Last Seen premiere?
Last Seen premieres globally on September 9, 2026, on Apple TV.
How many episodes does Last Seen have?
The first season consists of six episodes.
What day do new Last Seen episodes come out?
The first two episodes arrive on September 9. After that, one new episode will be released every Wednesday through October 7, 2026.
Who stars in Last Seen?
The series stars Patrick Brammall, Brendan Cowell, Maxine Peake, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Chloe Jean Lourdes, Zahra Newman, and Tobias Muhafidin.
Is Last Seen based on a book?
Yes. Last Seen is adapted from The Dispatcher, written by Ryan David Jahn.
Where can I watch Last Seen?
Last Seen is an Apple Original series available to stream on Apple TV.
Is Last Seen a movie or TV series?
Last Seen is a six-episode Australian thriller television series, not a movie.
What is Last Seen about?
The series follows Ian Ridley, a former police detective who receives a distress call from a teenage girl he believes could be his daughter Maggie, who disappeared 11 years earlier.
When is the Last Seen finale?
The sixth and final episode is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2026.