Stephen King Praises Apple TV's 'Last Seen' After Four Episodes
Stephen King called the Australian crime thriller 'Last Seen' a winner after watching four episodes of the six-part Apple TV miniseries.
Stephen King has given Apple TV's Last Seen his seal of approval. The author shared his verdict on X after watching four episodes of the six-part miniseries, according to slashfilm.com.
The Australian crime thriller adapts Ryan David Jahn's 2011 novel The Dispatcher, brought to the screen by Australian writer Kris Mrksa. All six episodes were directed by Christian Schwochow.
Patrick Brammall leads the cast as Ian Ridley, a detective turned police dispatcher whose daughter disappeared 11 years earlier. Chloe Jean Lourdes also stars.
The series was filmed in Victoria, Australia, and has drawn strong notices from some critics. The Guardian's Luke Buckmaster called it one of the standout shows of the year, while RogerEbert.com's Brian Tallerico gave it three stars. The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg was less impressed.
Quick answers
What is 'Last Seen' about?
It follows Ian Ridley, a detective turned police dispatcher whose daughter disappeared 11 years earlier. The series is adapted from Ryan David Jahn's 2011 novel 'The Dispatcher.'
How many episodes does 'Last Seen' have?
Six episodes, all directed by Christian Schwochow.
Where was 'Last Seen' filmed?
The Apple TV series was filmed in Victoria, Australia.