What is ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ about? Plot of thriller series starring Jennifer Garner explained

A woman forms an unexpected relationship with her stepdaughter in an attempt to learn the truth concerning her husband's sudden disappearance
Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice in 'The Last Thing He Told Me' (AppleTV+)
Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice in 'The Last Thing He Told Me' (AppleTV+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Last Thing He Told Me' is an upcoming limited series thriller show on Apple TV+, based on Laura Dave's novel of the same name. The story revolves around a woman who forms an unexpected relationship with her stepdaughter in an attempt to learn the truth concerning her husband's sudden disappearance.

Dave co-created and adapted the series for Apple TV+ with Josh Singer, and Olivia Newman directed. Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Jennifer Garner, Marisa Yeres Gill, Lisa Gillan, Laura Dave and Josh Singer serve as executive producers for the show.

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What is the plot of ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’?

The plot begins with the disappearance of Owen Michaels, who leaves a confusing note for his wife, Hannah, with the words "protect her." Hannah fully understands he's referring to his 16-year-old daughter, Bailey, who lost her mother as a child and loathes Hannah.

The fact that Bailey despises Hannah adds to the plot's intrigue because Hannah quickly realizes that Owen is not the man he claims he is and that her stepdaughter may be the only key or way to learn the truth about his mysterious disappearance. Hannah and Bailey both began looking for the truth about Owen and as they start piecing together Owen's past, they eventually notice they're also attempting to build a new future, one neither of them could have expected.

The limited thriller series will stream on Apple TV+ on April 14.

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