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Apple TV Debuts Australian Thriller “Last Seen” Sep 9

5/28/2026

Summary

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Apple TV announced the Australian thriller “Last Seen” will debut globally on September 9, 2026 with two episodes.
The remaining four episodes will release weekly on Wednesdays, concluding on October 7, 2026.
Patrick Brammall stars as detective Ian Ridley alongside Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman and Chloe Jean Lourdes.
Christian Schwochow directs the series, which was filmed in Victoria, Australia.
Apple TV charges $12.99 per month for the series, with a lower price for Apple One subscribers.

History

Historical Context

In February 2013 Netflix launched *House of Cards*, its first original series and the first streaming-only show to receive major Emmy nominations, releasing all 13 episodes at once. The success proved binge-release models could attract audiences. Building on that precedent, Apple TV’s 2026 debut of the Australian thriller *Last Seen* uses weekly drops and tiered pricing, prompting local commissions and actors such as Patrick Brammall to seek exposure.

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Story summary

Apple TV announced the Australian thriller “Last Seen” will debut globally on September 9, 2026 with two episodes.
The remaining four episodes will release weekly on Wednesdays, concluding on October 7, 2026.
Patrick Brammall stars as detective Ian Ridley alongside Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, Zahra Newman and Chloe Jean Lourdes.
Christian Schwochow directs the series, which was filmed in Victoria, Australia.
Apple TV charges $12.99 per month for the series, with a lower price for Apple One subscribers.

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