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SinceAlias, we had hardly seenJennifer Garnerplaying an investigative role or feature in a crime thriller story, until now.The Last Thing He Told Mesees theElektrastar leading a mystery thriller plot, which is sure to remind you of her characters in her previous thriller films and series, making her small-screen return as impactful as ever. She also serves as one of the producers of the show.
Based on the eponymous best-selling novel byLaura Dave,The Last Thing He Told Meis created byJosh Singerwith Dave co-creating. The story follows Hannah, whose husband mysteriously disappears, and she must develop a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter to find him.
With the first-look images and the official trailer just released, the upcoming Apple TV+ original has become more awaited than ever. And from what we know, it looks just about what every crime/mystery thriller fan would want to watch. So, read on to learn everything we know so far aboutThe Last Thing He Told Me, including the show’s plot, trailer, release date, cast and characters, and more.
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When Is The Last Thing He Told Me Release Date?
The Last Thing He Told Mepremieres this spring,on August 20, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+. The first two episodes of the series will debut together on the same day.
You can bookmark the show’slanding pageand log in to watch the show directly on your browser, or you can download the streaming app on any smart device.
How Many Episodes Are There in The Last Thing He Told Me?
The Last Thing He Told Meis slated for seven episodes. The first two episodes will release together on the day of the premiere i.e., July 26, 2025, followed by each new episode releasing weekly, every Friday.
The seventh and final episode of the mystery thriller will stream on July 01, 2025.
There are no other episode details are available at the moment. But you can watch this space for the latest updates as and when they become available.
Is There a Trailer for The Last Thing He Told Me?
Before you watch the trailer, remember that it might make you wonder if you really know the people that you think you know.Apple TV+ just released the trailer ofThe Last Thing He Told Meon June 15, 2025,and from the overview of it, it seems right on point with the genre and the story.
The trailer’s opening line “What defines you?” says a lot about what is coming. Without getting into too many details about the plot, the two-minute video tells you what you can expect from the mystery thriller. There are all the elements of a good crime thriller story in this series, including a fast-paced, gripping narrative, a long-running police investigation, a family’s search for the truth, and so on.
While it is about Owen going missing, it is not just about his disappearance, but about his relationship with Hannah and how she navigates the outcome of this event. As we understand, the story is also about Bailey and Owen’s relationship and why he left her a bag full of money. In short, besides the crime and mystery,The Last Thing He Told Mewill also explore some relationship drama, making it more intense and suspenseful.
Who Is in The Last Thing He Told Me Cast?
SinceAlias’s Sydney Bristow, we haven’t had a chance to see Jennifer Garner as a woman on a mission chasing truth and uncovering mysteries.The Last Thing He Told Meis a wish fulfilled for fans as Garner headlines the ensemble cast as Hannah, the protagonist whose husband mysteriously disappears. Before Garner was cast in the role,Julia Robertswas set to play Hannahbut left due to scheduling issues.She is joined byGame of ThronesstarNikolaj Coster-Waldauas Owen, Hannah’s husband,Mare of EasttownstarAngourie Rice, who plays the role of Bailey, Hannah’s stepdaughter and Owen’s daughter,Criminal MindsstarAisha Tyleras Jules. Reuniting with Garner is herAliasco-starVictor Garberwho plays an undisclosed role.
The cast also includesGeoff Stults(Cowboy Bebop) as Jake,John Harlan Kim(The Librarians) as Bobby,Augusto Aguilera(Too Old to Die Young) as Grady, andDavid Morse, among others.
Who Are the Creators of The Last Thing He Told Me?
The Last Thing He Toldme is based on American novelist Laura Dave’s novel of the same name. Published in 2021, the mystery-thriller became the #1 New York Times Bestseller and was an instant success. The book won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Thriller/Suspense of 2021, as well as became the Amazon Best Book of the Year in 2021, and Apple Best Book of the Year in 2021. The author herself adapted the story for the upcoming Apple TV+ series, along with her husband, screenwriter, and producer, Josh Singer.
Singer has previously written for the films,The Fifth Estate,The Post,First Man, and most notably,Spotlight, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a Golden Globe Nomination. He has also been a producer on shows likeLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,Lie to Me, andFringe. Both Singer and Dave also serve as executive producers forThe Last Thing He Told Me.
Olivia Newman(Where the Crawdads Sing) directs the series pilot, withDeniz Gamze Ergüven(The Handmaid’s Tale),Daisy Von Scherler Mayer(Yellowjackets), andLila Neugebauer(Causeway) directing the other episodes.
The upcoming Apple TV+ original comes fromReese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine, and 20th Television, where she also serves as an executive producer along withLauren Neustadter,Marisa Yeres Gill, andLisa Gillan.The Last Thing He ToldMe marks the fourth collaboration between Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine and Apple TV+. The team has previously produced some of the network’s high-end, award-winning projects likeThe Morning ShowandTruth Be Told, and the upcoming reality series,My Kind of Country, which will be the streaming platform’s first competition series.
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When Is The Last Thing He Told Me Filming?
The series started filming in May 2022 and is currently under post-production.
What Is the Background of The Last Thing He Told Me?
Before Laura Dave’s novel was published in 2021, Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine picked up the story to be developed into a thriller series for Apple TV+. Hello Sunshine is known for developing shows and movies from popular novels and also roping in authors for the production as well, with examples like theOctavia Spencer-ledTruth be Told, the Witherspoon andKerry Washingtonlimited seriesLittle Fires Everywhere, and the recent,Daisy Edgar-JonesvehicleWhere the Crawdad’s Sing. So, you may expect the upcoming thriller series to also match up to its predecessors.
What Is the Story of The Last Thing He Told Me?
The Apple TV+ series follows the same plot as the original novel by Dave. The story follows Hannah whose husband mysteriously vanishes overnight, leaving only a note. Left to navigate the aftermath of this strange incident, Hannah begins to forge a relationship with Owen’s daughter and her 16-year-old stepdaughter, Bailey. As expected, Bailey doesn’t like Hannah much, which makes things more difficult and complicated for Hannah. But somehow, they agree on their common goal – finding Owen. And the closer they attempt to get to the truth, the more the plot thickens with more questions than answers.
