Overview
- Apple TV released Last Seen with the first two episodes on September 9, 2026, and will publish the remaining four episodes weekly through October 7.
- The show adapts Ryan David Jahn’s novel The Dispatcher and relocates the story from Texas to regional Victoria, with filming supported by VicScreen and federal incentives.
- Patrick Brammall stars as Ian Ridley, a former detective turned emergency operator haunted by his daughter’s 11‑year disappearance, and he says the character is "not a hero" and the ending will defy usual crime‑drama expectations.
- Early response has been broadly positive, with the Australian Financial Review giving ★★★★½ and cited aggregate scores of about 7.5 on IMDb and 82% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Coverage highlights the series’ heavy subject matter and focus on grief over procedural thrills, and industry observers say the high‑profile local production spotlights Australian cast, crews and screen incentives.