Apple TV+ has just unleashed the first official look at The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2, and fans of high‑stakes mystery dramas are already buzzing. After its original 2023 debut made the series one of Apple TV+’s most talked‑about thrillers, the Jennifer Garner‑led follow‑up is set to premiere globally on February 20, 2026 with eight episodes rolling out weekly.
A Bold New Chapter in the Hunt for Truth and Family
In this next chapter, Garner returns as Hannah Hall, a character viewers know has been through heartbreak, deception and danger. Where Season 1 left off with complicated revelations about her husband Owen — played by Game of Thrones alum Nikolaj Coster‑Waldau — Season 2 picks up with him resurfacing five years after disappearing. But his return doesn’t mean peace. Instead, it thrusts Hannah and her stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) back into a life they tried to leave behind as they struggle to understand whether old secrets can ever truly stay buried.
The newly released trailer teases tense confrontations, desperate choices and sweeping emotional stakes as the fractured family navigates alliances, betrayals and a looming crime syndicate that threatens to pull them apart again.
Star‑Studded Returns + Exciting New Faces
Alongside Garner and Rice, many cast members from the original season are back, including David Morse and Coster‑Waldau. New additions bringing fresh dynamics to the story include Judy Greer, Rita Wilson, Augusto Aguilera, Josh Hamilton, and John Noble, among others.
The story for Season 2 is adapted from The First Time I Saw Him, the eagerly awaited sequel novel by Laura Dave — the author whose original bestseller inspired Season 1. That novel became an instant hit before the series’ production and gives the new episodes a rich narrative foundation full of suspense and emotional depth.
Why Viewers Are Hyped (Again)
What made The Last Thing He Told Me stand out during its first season was its emotional character work balanced with pulse‑pounding thriller elements — a blend that continues in Season 2. With Garner not just starring but also returning as an executive producer alongside Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine team and co‑creator Josh Singer, the series promises a refined and intense storytelling experience.
💥 Mark your calendars: The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 launches Friday, February 20, 2026, and will air new episodes each Friday through April 10 on Apple TV+.