Last Seen is an Australian thriller drama miniseries created by Kris Mrksa. Based on Ryan David Jahn‘s 2011 book The Dispatcher, the Apple TV series follows Ian, an alcoholic former police officer working as an emergency dispatcher. His life fell apart after his daughter went missing 11 years ago, but when he receives an emergency call from a girl, he thinks it might be his daughter. Last Seen stars Patrick Brammall, Brendan Cowell, Maxine Peake, Daniel Henshall, Jessica Wren, and Zahra Newman. If you loved the thrilling drama, intense story, and compelling characters in Apple TV’s Last Seen, here are some similar shows to check out next.
Black Snow (AMC+, Acorn TV, Plex, & Rent on Prime Video)
Black Snow is an Australian crime drama series created by Lucas Taylor. The Stan series follows Detective James Cormack as he investigates various cold cases while also searching for his younger brother who went missing during their childhood. Black Snow stars Travis Fimmel, Jemmason Power, Talijah Blackman-Corow, Seini Willett, and Eden Cassady.
The Cry (AMC+ & Acorn TV)
The Cry is a psychological mystery thriller drama series written by Jacquelin Perske. Based on Helen FitzGerald’s 2013 novel of the same name, the ABC series follows young parents Alistair and Joanna as they travel to Australia to fight for custody of Alistair’s teenage daughter with his ex-wife. During the drive, their infant son suddenly goes missing, which destroys their relationship and brings them under intense public scrutiny. The Cry stars Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Stella Gonet, Sophie Kennedy, and Markella Kavenagh.
Safe (Netflix)
Safe is a thriller drama miniseries created by Harlan Coben. The Netflix series is set in England, and it follows Tom, a widowed surgeon struggling to raise his two teenage daughters. Things turn even more complicated when one of his daughters suddenly goes missing, and he frantically begins searching for him. Safe stars Michael C. Hall, Amanda Abbington, Audrey Fleurot, Marc Warren, Hannah Arterton, and Emmett J. Scanlan.
I Will Find You (Netflix)
I Will Find You is a crime thriller drama miniseries created by Robert Hull. Based on the 2023 novel of the same name by Harlan Coben, the Netflix series follows David Burroughs, who’s wrongly imprisoned for the murder of his son, Matthew. After years in jail, he is visited by his ex-wife’s sister, who gives him some information that suggests his son may still be alive. I Will Find You stars Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Erin Richards, Jonathan Tucker, and Peter Outerbridge.
The Woods (Netflix)
The Woods is a Polish mystery thriller drama series created by Harlan Coben. Based on Coben’s 2007 novel of the same name, the Netflix series is set in Warsaw, and it follows prosecutor Paweł Kopiński as he is called in after a body is found linked to the 25-year-old disappearance of his sister. The Woods stars Grzegorz Damięcki, Agnieszka Grochowska, Hubert Miłkowski, and Wiktoria Filus.
The Missing (Starz)
The Missing is a British mystery psychological thriller anthology series co-created by Harry and Jack Williams. The BBC One series follows Tony and Emily Hughes as they go on a vacation to France with their young son, Oliver. The loss of their son breaks Tony and Emily’s marriage and becomes the start of a years-long manhunt. The Missing stars James Nesbitt, Frances O’Connor, Kan Stott, Jason Flemyng, Arsher Ali, and Saïd Taghmaoui.
Run Away (Netflix)
Run Away is a British thriller drama series developed by Danny Brocklehurst. Based on Harlan Coben’s 2019 novel of the same name, the Netflix series follows Simon Greene, an investment banker whose entire life turns upside down after his drug-addicted daughter suddenly runs away from home. As he searches for her, he finds himself getting pulled into a murder investigation which reveals a secret that could affect his entire family. Run Away stars James Nesbitt, Alfred Enoch, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, Ellie de Lange, and Ingrid Oliver.
The Five (Not Available on Streaming)
The Five is a mystery crime thriller drama series created by Harlan Coben. The Sky1 series follows four childhood friends as they reunite two decades after their fifth friend, Jesse, went missing. As Jesse’s DNA turns up on a crime scene, the four friends work together to investigate their friend’s disappearance. The Five stars Tom Cullen, O.T. Fagbenle, Lee Ingleby, and Sarah Solemani.
The Disappearance (Rent on Prime Video)
The Disappearance is a Canadian thriller drama miniseries co-written by Marie Deshaires, Catherine Touzet, and Nathalie Alquier. The CTV series revolves around the sudden disappearance of Anthony Sullivan, a young boy. As the investigation into Anthony’s disappearance progresses, it unearths some shocking family secrets. The Disappearance stars Peter Coyote, Camille Sullivan, Aden Young, Joanne Kelly, and Michael Riendeau.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Prime Video, Hulu, & Disney+)
Alert: Missing Persons Unit is a police procedural crime drama series co-created by John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx. The Fox series follows ex-spouses Jason Grant as they work together for the Missing Persons Unit in Philadelphia while also trying to search for their son, who went missing six years ago. Alert: Missing Persons Unit stars Scott Caan, Dania Ramirez, Ryan Broussard, Adeola Role, and Graham Verchere.