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Apple TV+ Premieres Season 2 of The Last Thing He Told Me

Published 20 February 2026

Apple TV+ premiered the second season of its thriller series "The Last Thing He Told Me" on Friday, February 20, 2026, bringing viewers back to the story of a family entangled in mystery and danger five years after the events of the first season.

The series, adapted from Laura Dave's bestselling novels, follows Hannah Hall, a skilled woodworker played by Jennifer Garner, and her stepdaughter Bailey Michaels, portrayed by Angourie Rice. In the first season, which aired in 2023, Hannah's husband Owen Michaels, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, vanished amid a fraud investigation at his tech company. He left behind a note urging Hannah to protect Bailey, leading the pair to uncover Owen's hidden past tied to a crime syndicate. Owen, whose real name is Ethan Young, had entered witness protection after testifying against the group, which had killed Bailey's mother years earlier. By the season's end, Hannah and Bailey formed a strong bond, with Bailey calling Hannah "Mom" for the first time, while a disguised Owen briefly reappeared in a poignant reunion hinting at unresolved feelings.

Season 2 picks up directly from that moment, as Owen attends one of Hannah's art exhibitions in...

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