Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me made its way to the small screen in April 2023, nearly two years after the American author published her eponymous mystery thriller that debuted as an instant bestseller in the United States and Canada. The novel spent 82 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list, inspiring Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine to acquire the rights for a television adaptation.
Unlike the book, The Last Thing He Told Me series was released on Apple TV+ to mixed and average reviews. It managed only a 41% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an audience score of 48%. The mystery thriller stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Angourie Rice in a drama about a woman and her stepdaughter bonding over the mysterious disappearance of the man in their lives. The series has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb and here’s the platform’s ranking for each episode, from the best to the least-rated.
1. The Never Dry, Season 1, Episode 5
The episode follows Hannah Hall (Garner) and her stepdaughter Bailey Michaels (Rice) as they continue seeking answers about Owen’s (Coster-Waldau) disappearance in Austin. “The Never Dry” episode provided closure for viewers and the characters. Hannah begins to make sense of the reasons behind Owen’s disappearance while Bailey recalls an important memory about her past and identity. The episode has a 7.5/10 IMDb rating.
2. Witness to Your Life, Season 1, Episode 4
The events leading to the closure in “The Never Dry” episode began with a crucial discovery in “Witness to Your Life.” The episode opens with Hannah and Bailey’s attempt to make sense of the revelation in episode 3’s ending. To solve the mystery around Owen and Bailey’s elusive identities, mother and daughter solicit the help of Victor Garber’s Tobias Cookman, Owen’s former math professor. “Witness to Your Life” is The Last Thing He Told Me’s second-highest-rated episode on IMDb. It has a 7.4/10 rating on the platform.
3. Keep Austin Weird, Season 1, Episode 3
“Keep Austin Weird” has a 7.3/10 IMDb rating. The episode follows Hannah and Bailey as they follow a lead on Owen’s past to Austin, relying on Bailey’s fuzzy early life memories to find the answers they need. The episode culminated in Hannah’s ex-fiancé Jake Davis (Geoff Stults) learning a secret about Owen and Bailey before they settled in Sausalito. This set the premise for the next episode, compelling Hannah and Bailey to probe into the past that made Owen change his and Bailey’s identities.
4. The Day After, Season 1, Episode 2
Following Owen’s disappearance, Hannah and Bailey struggle to get along in “The Day After.” The episode delves into the duo’s attempt to carry on with their everyday activities after Owen vanished. Bailey turns to her boyfriend Bobby Park (John Harlan Kim) for support while Hannah tries to make sense of the situation. But as the story unfolds, she questions how much she knew the man she married. Hannah eventually decides to do what she must — look into Owen’s past and connection to Austin. The Last Thing He Told Me Season 1, Episode 2, has a 7.2/10 IMDb rating.
5. When We Were Young Season 1, Episode 6
After Episode 5’s closure on Owen’s past, “When We Were Young” steers the story towards a resolution. The episode saw Bailey learn more about her father’s decision to change her identity and keep her away from her family. Meanwhile, Hannah must make an important decision about their future. She must choose between witness protection and Bailey having the stable life Owen wanted. The Last Thing He Told Me episode also has a 7.2/10 IMDb rating.
6. Protect Her, Season 1, Episode 1
The premiere episode of the mystery thriller has a 7.1/10 IMDB rating. “Protect Her” introduced the main characters while setting up the premise for The Last Thing He Told Me Season 1. The episode introduced Hannah as a happily married woodturner struggling to bond with her teenage stepdaughter. When the FBI raids her husband’s software company for fraud, he vanished without a trace, leaving his wife and daughter behind.
7. Sanctuary, Season 1, Episode 7
The finale episode of The Last Thing He Told Me Season 1 has a 6.6/10 IMDb rating. “Sanctuary” follows Hannah as she confronts Owen’s past to secure a safe future for Bailey and herself. In doing so, she comes to terms with never seeing her husband again. At the same time, her relationship with Bailey improves so much, evolving into a genuine mother-daughter relationship. Owen remains on the run but somehow keeps in touch with his family. The series was renewed for a second series in March 2024. Check out everything you need to know about The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
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