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Season 1 – Last Seen

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Police detective Ian Ridley’s life fell apart 11 years ago when his young daughter, Maggie, disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, the only thing that has kept him going is his implacable refusal to accept that she might be gone forever. When he receives a distress call from a teenage girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost.
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Last Seen — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Last Seen serves its mystery in bold spades, taking a story of familial tragedy to the brink of heart-wrenching and engrossing, while Patrick Brammall's performance takes this series to the next level.

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Geordie Gray The Australian Sep 28, 2026
There is something satisfying about watching Australia produce a crime drama this handsome and ­assured, one willing to trust character and performance rather than wh*** itself out with rug-pull after rug-pull. Go to Full Review Linda Holmes Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Sep 21, 2026
There are lots of levels of culpability for lots of people about lots of things. And I think that's what makes the show compelling to me. Go to Full Review J. Kelly Nestruck Globe and Mail Sep 12, 2026
Worth watching for Brammall’s fresh take on a reckless anti-hero destroying the family he’s trying to save and the underappreciate landscapes in the state of Victoria. Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media Oct 7, 2026
4/5
Last Seen is passionate, fast-paced, and thrilling. Go to Full Review Jack Seale Radio Times Sep 24, 2026
5/5
As the show’s heart, Brammall is effortlessly likeable enough for us to invest completely in what happens to him, despite knowing it will be bittersweet at best. Last Seen is seriously good. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Sep 17, 2026
Last Seen is bleak as hell. But for those who find the bleakness of crime dramas strangely comforting, it's well executed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dianna M @RT5679043221 2 hrs ago I don’t know who recommended this show, but man, I did not like it at all. The first couple of episodes had me intrigued, but somewhere in the second half, it just went completely downhill. An absolute dumpster fire by the end, and that finale was terrible. Left such a bad taste in my mouth. See more Leon H @RT13589101 22 hrs ago Great plot idea (based on a novel) but weak sauce execution. Plot spoiler free summary follows - first 2 episodes held up well but everything slowly and surely goes to hell in a handcart from ep 3 onwards including horrible character choices and decisions, shoddy police procedural work, the main protagonist being allowed anywhere and everywhere (because he's ex police and the father of the missing girl?!), and characters not stating the bleedin' obvious at highly important and opportune moments. Did anyone else think the actors playing the protagonist and the antagonist were related in real life due to facial similarities? I checked - they're not... See more Moussa M @moussamazouzi 2 days ago Honestly, this is one of the worst shows you could waste your time on. The plot is full of holes, and there are so many coincidences that are just impossible to believe. They tried so hard to hide the big secret, but never really succeeded. A 6 year old could have figured it out. It was that obvious. And the characters are a whole other problem. No convincing acting, no good dialogue, no logical reactions to anything, nothing. they just do things because the plot needs them to, not because their actions make any sense. Half the time, I was just sitting there wondering how anyone thought this was believable. See more A S @inky.pinky.ponky0310603 2 days ago From time to time the drama was over the top. Unnecessary and unfortunate. See more Leigh S @salsy67 6 days ago Another excellent series from Apple. See more Vanessa P @Nessadearest 6 days ago Awaiting season 2!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Christian Schwochow

Director

Patrick Brammall

Ian Ridley

Maxine Peake

Jenna Reid

Brendan Cowell

Henry Reid

Daniel Henshall

Donald Reid

Jessica Wren

Debbie McGuire

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2026 The Dispatcher A storm in the sleepy town of Port McKenna reveals a long-buried clue about a missing girl. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 9, 2026 The Call Convinced he can flush out Maggie's kidnapper, Ian forms a plan. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 16, 2026 The Lie A closer examination of the call turns Ian's world inside out. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined The Truth Pressure mounts and relationships are tested as Ian leads the police to Henry and Jenna's door. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 29, 2026 The Prophet Police detective Ian Ridley's life fell apart 11 years ago when his young daughter, Maggie, disappeared without a trace; now working as a police dispatcher, the only thing that has kept him going is his refusal to accept that she is gone forever. Details Episode 5 Airs undefined The Prophet Henry and Jenna's past holds the key to Maggie's disappearance. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 24, 2026 The Choice An explosive confrontation between Ian and Henry leaves Sarah at a crossroads. Details
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Season Info

Director
Christian Schwochow
Executive Producer
Kris Mrksa, Joanna Werner, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Christian Schwochow
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Drama, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2026
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