Apple TV is bringing Patrick Brammall’s Australian thriller “Last Seen” to its growing lineup of serialized crime dramas with a global premiere set for later in 2026.
Apple shared a first look at the six-episode series on May 27, and confirmed “Last Seen” will debut globally on September 9, 2026. Patrick Brammall’s latest drama joins a growing lineup of weekly thrillers and crime series on the streaming platform.
Brammall stars in the adaptation of Ryan David Jahn’s award-winning novel “The Dispatcher.” Apple TV originally developed the project under the same title, before the shift to “Last Seen.”
“Last Seen” follows police detective Ian Ridley, whose daughter vanished 11 years ago without a trace. A distress call from a teenage girl convinces Ridley she may be Maggie and pulls him back into the search for his daughter.
Production took place in Victoria, Australia, with Kris Mrksa adapting the novel and serving as an executive producer. Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Christian Schwochow directed and executive produced the series.
Alongside Brammall, the cast includes Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman, and Chloe Jean Lourdes.
Thrillers remain a major focus for Apple TV
Crime dramas and serialized thrillers continue occupying a prominent place in Apple TV’s original programming slate. Recent releases and renewals have kept the service closely associated with prestige dramas built around recognizable actors and weekly release schedules.
Prestige originals including Best Picture winner “CODA” helped establish Apple TV as a destination for high-profile original programming. Acclaimed spy dramas and breakout science-fiction series have continued pushing the streaming service deeper into prestige television.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
