Created by Kris Mrksa.
Last Seen premiered globally on September 9, 2026.
Distributed by Apple TV.
Last Seen (2026) TV Series Review
Last Seen is an Australian mystery thriller that follows Ian Ridley, a former detective desperately searching for his daughter, who disappeared 11 years earlier.
When a mysterious call offers a possible clue, Ian begins uncovering secrets that could change everything he believes about the case.
Patrick Brammall delivers a compelling performance, supported by Maxine Peake and Brendan Cowell.
The series combines suspense, family conflict, and emotional storytelling to explore the lasting effects of loss and obsession.
Although some twists feel familiar, its strong performances and unsettling atmosphere make Last Seen an engaging choice for mystery and crime thriller fans.
CR Rating: 8.2/10.
Last Seen Actors
Patrick Brammall as Ian Ridley
DOB: March 30, 1976.
Australian actor and writer born in Canberra, Australia.
He studied acting at the Victorian College of the Arts and has built a career across Australian and international television.
Brammall work spans comedy, crime, supernatural drama, and emotionally driven storytelling.
Role: Ian Ridley is a former detective who now works as a police dispatcher after the disappearance of his daughter years earlier.
When a teenage girl makes a distress call that he believes may be connected to his missing daughter, Ian becomes determined to identify her and uncover the truth.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Brammall has also spoken publicly about serious health challenges during childhood, including multiple operations related to a rare condition.
Notable Works: Colin from Accounts, Glitch, Evil, A Moody Christmas, Offspring.
Brendan Cowell as Henry Reid
DOB: August 16, 1976.
Australian actor, screenwriter, playwright, and director who grew up in Cronulla, Sydney.
He developed an interest in performing at a young age and began appearing in television productions while still a teenager.
Cowell later studied communication, theatre, and media at Charles Sturt University.
Role: Henry Reid is a secretive, deeply religious man whose family and past are central to the mystery in Last Seen.
His history with Jenna Reid becomes crucial as Ian Ridley investigates the disappearance of his daughter, Maggie.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Cowell is also an accomplished playwright and novelist.
Notable Works: Love My Way, The Slap, Game of Thrones, Plum, The Borgias.
Maxine Peake as Jenna Reid
DOB: July 14, 1974.
English actress, writer, and narrator born in Westhoughton, near Bolton, Greater Manchester.
She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the Studio Theatre School in Tameside.
In addition to acting, Peake writes for theatre and radio.
Role: Jenna Reid is Henry Reid’s wife and the woman who helps raise Sarah, the teenage girl they present as their daughter.
As Ian Ridley investigates a distress call that may be connected to his missing daughter, Jenna becomes caught between protecting her family and confronting the truth about Sarah’s identity.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Peake has earned major recognition for both television and stage work, including multiple BAFTA nominations.
Notable Works: Dinnerladies, Shameless, Silk, The Village, Black Mirror.
Daniel Henshall as Donald Reid
DOB: August 9, 1982.
Australian actor born in Sydney.
He trained at Actors Centre Australia and became known for performances that combine psychological intensity with careful character detail.
Henshall has worked in Australian television and independent productions as well as major international projects.
Role: Donald Reid is a member of the Reid family whose connections to Henry and Jenna make him relevant to the mystery surrounding Maggie’s disappearance.
As Ian Ridley follows new leads, Donald becomes part of the family history and secrets that gradually come to light.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Henshall received major Australian film recognition for his performance as John Bunting in Snowtown.
Notable Works: Snowtown, The Babadook, The Newsreader, The Royal Hotel, Mickey 17.
Zahra Newman as Isabel Pena
DOB: N/A.
Australian actress who was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and spent part of her childhood in Kingston before moving to Australia with her mother at age 14.
Her interest in performance developed through music and theatre, and she later trained at the Victorian College of the Arts, graduating in 2008.
Role: Newman plays Isabel Pena, a key character in the series’ wider investigation.
As Ian pursues the possibility that his daughter may still be alive, Isabel’s place in the story brings another perspective to the unfolding mystery.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Newman played Nabalungi in the original Australian production of The Book of Mormon.
In 2024, she took on a demanding theatrical production of Dracula in which she portrayed multiple characters.
Notable Works: Heartbreak High, Childhood’s End, Wentworth, Austin, Thirteen Lives.
Jessica Wren as Debbie McGuire
DOB: N/A.
Australian actor and acting coach.
She has worked across Australian television, independent productions, and short films, developing experience in a range of dramatic roles.
Her television appearances include both contemporary dramas and long-running Australian series.
Role: Wren portrays Debbie McGuire, a character whose connection to the investigation places her among the people Ian encounters while trying to uncover the truth.
Debbie’s place in the story helps expand the series beyond the immediate Ridley and Reid families, adding another personal connection to the mystery.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Wren has appeared in several Australian television dramas and has also worked as an acting coach.
Notable Works: Paper Dolls, Wolf Like Me, Mr Inbetween, Love Child.
Chloe Jean Lourdes as Sarah Reid
DOB: N/A.
Chloe Jean Lourdes is an actress whose publicly documented screen career includes Last Seen.
Her casting in the series places her within an ensemble that combines experienced Australian and international performers with emerging talent.
Role: Lourdes plays Sarah Reid, Henry Reid’s daughter.
Sarah’s family connections place her close to the emotional centre of the Reid storyline.
As the mystery develops, her relationship to Henry and the wider family helps establish the personal stakes surrounding the events Ian is investigating.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Lourdes is credited for her role in Last Seen, but reliable public interviews and personal-life details are limited at present.
Notable Works: Last Seen.
Tobias Muhafidin as Dean Ridley
DOB: N/A.
Australian actor and musician whose work spans television and music.
He appeared in the Australian miniseries Bali 2002, a drama based on the 2002 Bali bombings, before joining the cast of Last Seen (2026).
Role: Muhafidin plays Dean Ridley, a member of Ian Ridley’s family.
Dean’s connection to Ian makes him important to the family side of the story, where the disappearance continues to affect relationships long after the original event.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Muhafidin is also known as a musician and rapper.
His earlier television work includes the miniseries Bali 2002.
Notable Works: Bali 2002.
Bert LaBonté as Bill McCracken
DOB: 1974 or 1975.
Australian actor known for his work across television, theatre, and musical productions.
Raised in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs, he comes from a Mauritian family background and developed an interest in performing at a young age.
Role: LaBonté plays Bill McCracken, a character connected to the broader events surrounding Ian’s investigation.
Bill’s presence expands the story’s community beyond the central families and contributes to the network of people whose actions or knowledge may matter to the mystery.
Episodes: 4.
Interesting facts: LaBonté played Fagin in a school production of Oliver! at around nine years old, helping spark his interest in acting.
Notable Works: The Newsreader, Five Bedrooms, NCIS: Sydney, Colin from Accounts, Animal Kingdom.
Taylor Ferguson as Polly Foster
DOB: 1988.
Australian actor, writer, and director who was born in Cairns, Far North Queensland, and later settled in Sydney.
Her screen credits include several Australian television productions, while her work behind the camera demonstrates a broader interest in storytelling.
Role: Ferguson plays Polly Foster, a character within the show’s wider network of people affected by the central mystery.
Polly’s role contributes to the human side of the investigation as the story moves between Ian’s search, family relationships, and the circumstances surrounding the missing girl.
Episodes: 4.
Interesting facts: Ferguson is an award-winning writer and director in addition to acting.
Her short film Tough received directing awards in Australia.
Notable Works: Cleverman, Glitch, Homecoming Queens, Fires, Clickbait.
Carolyn Bock as Lydia Boyd
DOB: N/A.
Australian actor, writer, and theatre-maker whose career spans television, independent theatre, and stage productions.
She trained at the Victorian College of the Arts and has worked across a range of performance styles.
Role: Bock plays Lydia Boyd, a character whose involvement adds another thread to the investigation.
Her place in the series broadens the cast of people connected to the case, helping build the layered community setting in which Ian searches for answers.
Episodes: 2.
Interesting facts: Bock co-founded The Shift Theatre and co-wrote The Girls in Grey and Hallowed Ground: Women Doctors in War.
Notable Works: The Newsreader, Wentworth, Winners & Losers.
James Saunders as Ben Sizemore
DOB: August 16, 1985.
James Saunders is an actor with screen credits in Australian television productions.
His work on Last Seen places him within a large ensemble cast built around a missing-person mystery and the family relationships that surround it.
Role: Saunders plays Ben Sizemore, a supporting character in the series’ wider story.
His appearance adds another individual to the web of people encountered as the investigation unfolds.
Episodes: 3.
Interesting facts: Saunders has appeared in established Australian television productions, including the period crime drama Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and the crime series NCIS: Sydney.
Notable Works: Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, NCIS: Sydney.
More Actors
• Felix Cameron as Tommy Brenton•!
• Cooper Housden as Young Maggie.
William Crittenden as Jayden Brenton
• Colin Friels as Gareth Reid.
FAQ – Last Seen (2026) TV Series
What is Last Seen about?
Last Seen follows Ian Ridley, a former police detective who becomes an emergency dispatcher after his daughter Maggie disappears. When he receives a distress call from a teenager he believes could be Maggie, he begins a desperate search for answers.
Is Last Seen based on a book?
Yes. The series is adapted from The Dispatcher, a novel by crime writer Ryan David Jahn.
Is Last Seen a crime or thriller series?
It is an Australian mystery thriller that combines crime investigation, family drama, and suspense.
How many episodes are in Last Seen?
Season 1 consists of six episodes.
Where can you watch Last Seen?
You can stream Last Seen on Apple TV with a subscription.
Conclusion
Last Seen delivers a suspenseful mystery filled with emotional family drama, secrets, and unexpected revelations.
With strong performances and an intriguing disappearance at its centre, the series is worth watching for fans of crime thrillers.