# Apple TV release of Last Seen series > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apple-tv-release-of-last-seen-series > Updated: 2026-09-09T20:34:04.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 5. Apple TV+ has officially released “Last Seen,” a six-part Australian psychological thriller series based on Ryan David Jahn’s novel “The Dispatcher.” Directed by Christian Schwochow, the drama follows Ian Ridley (Patrick Brammall), a former detective turned emergency dispatcher, as he investigates a distress call from a teenage girl he believes may be his daughter, Maggie, who disappeared 11 years ago. The series features an ensemble cast including Maxine Peake as Jenna, a woman living in rural isolation, Brendan Cowell as Henry Reid, Daniel Henshall, Zahra Newman, and Jessica Wren. Set in the fictional coastal town of Port McKenna, the narrative explores Ridley’s personal struggles with alcoholism and the impact of his daughter's disappearance on his marriage. Following the premiere on September 9, 2026, early critical observations suggest the series prioritizes character development and psychological depth over standard genre twists. The plot is driven by the discovery of human remains and a frantic phone call that forces Ridley to confront his past as he pursues the possibility that his daughter is still alive. ## Claims - The thriller series ‘Last Seen’ will be available on Apple TV starting September 9. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The series is based on the American novel ‘The Dispatcher’ by Ryan David Jahn. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The six-part psychological thriller is directed by Christian Schwochow. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Patrick Brammall stars as Ian Ridley, a former police detective and current emergency dispatcher. (single source) - The plot follows Ian Ridley's search for his daughter, Maggie, who disappeared 11 years prior. (single source) - Maxine Peake plays Jenna Reid, a member of the Reid family at the center of the mystery. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Apple TV releases Australian thriller series Last Seen Apple TV has released ‘Last Seen’, a six-episode Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall and Maxine Peake, based on the novel ‘The Dispatcher’. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/last-seen-mystery-thriller-premieres-on-apple-tv ### 2026-09-07: Apple TV to premiere thriller series Last Seen on September 9 Apple TV’s new six-episode Australian thriller ‘Last Seen,’ starring Patrick Brammall, premieres September 9, 2026, following a father’s search for his daughter after an unexpected phone call. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-thriller-last-seen-to-premiere-september-2026 ### 2026-09-05: Apple TV to release Australian thriller series Last Seen The Australian thriller series ‘Last Seen’ premieres on Apple TV on September 9, starring Patrick Brammall as a father searching for his daughter eleven years after her disappearance. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-to-release-australian-thriller-series-last-seen-1 ### 2026-09-02: Apple TV+ to premiere Australian thriller series Last Seen Apple TV+ will premiere the Australian thriller series ‘Last Seen’ on September 9, 2026, starring Patrick Brammall as a father searching for his missing daughter. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-to-release-australian-thriller-series-last-seen ### 2026-08-11: Apple TV releases trailer for Australian thriller Last Seen Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for “Last Seen,” an Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall. The series, based on the novel “The Dispatcher,” premieres globally on September 9, 2026. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-announces-australian-thriller-last-seen --- Cite as: Apple TV release of Last Seen series. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apple-tv-release-of-last-seen-series