After a long stretch of silence, The Last Thing He Told Me is finally returning with a second season, and Apple TV+ has released its first full trailer ahead of the show’s February debut. The series, led by Jennifer Garner, quietly built a sizable audience during its first run, positioning itself as a restrained but effective crime drama rather than a high-profile tentpole. Season 2 appears to continue in that vein, expanding the story without dramatically shifting its tone.
Garner reprises her role as Hannah Hall, a woman whose life is upended by the sudden disappearance of her husband and the unsettling trail of secrets he leaves behind. The new episodes pick up after the events of Season 1, with Hannah still navigating unresolved questions that refuse to stay buried. The trailer suggests a broader scope this time, leaning further into psychological tension and legal consequences rather than focusing solely on domestic mystery.
Returning cast members include Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and David Morse, all of whom played key roles in grounding the first season’s emotional arc. Their presence signals continuity, while a sizable group of new supporting characters hints at a more layered investigation. Among the additions are Judy Greer, Rita Wilson, Josh Hamilton, John Noble, Michael Hyatt, and Luke Kirby, each bringing experience from character-driven television rather than genre spectacle.
Like its predecessor, Season 2 draws directly from author Laura Dave’s work, adapting her follow-up novel The First Time I Saw Him. The decision to remain closely tied to Dave’s material suggests a commitment to structure and pacing over reinvention. The show’s creative leadership remains largely unchanged, with Josh Singer continuing in an executive producer and co-showrunner role alongside Aaron Zelman. Garner also remains involved behind the scenes, joined by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter under the Hello Sunshine banner.
The second season will consist of eight episodes, premiering on February 20, with weekly releases leading up to the finale on April 10. That rollout mirrors the first season’s schedule, reinforcing Apple TV+’s preference for sustained engagement rather than binge-driven attention spikes.
The trailer itself avoids major reveals, focusing instead on mood, fractured trust, and the lingering cost of deception. Rather than escalating into action-heavy territory, the series appears intent on deepening its central relationships and examining how far unresolved truths can ripple outward. For viewers who appreciated the measured approach of Season 1, Season 2 looks positioned to deliver a continuation rather than a reinvention.
