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I enjoyed the first few episodes but sadly it's gone downhill since.

I have always thought Jennifer Garner was a good actress but not in this drama. She actually gets worse in each episode and in today's (episode 6) she seemed to sleepwalk through it with her eyes half closed. I find it impossible to feel any sympathy for the dilemma she and Bailey find themselves in as they are both unlikeable and after six episodes there is little sign of their relationship improving.

Hanna thinks she knows better then anyone else and spends a lot of time bossing people about - like her best friend without considering she may be leading them into danger.

Someone described it elsewhere as dry and dull- I agree.

This wasn't terrible, but kind of dull and mediocre. It started off with an interesting premise, but then became increasingly boring and illogical. Most of the series could have been avoided with some skilled use of Google. Instead, the "mystery" is drawn out with awkward avoidance of technology and inexplicable character choices. It somehow managed to feel too long, but also too shallow. I think there was a good story there, but it was buried in an attempt to be a plot-driven thriller, rather than a character-centered drama. Also, Jennifer Garner is a beautiful woman, but her lack of ability to move her forehead and obviously fake eyelashes were really distracting. It's unfortunate that Hollywood puts such enormous pressure on actresses to look forever young, at the cost of looking natural and interesting.

Not the worst thing to watch, by any means, but not especially memorable.

When I first saw the project announcement - I wondered how long the episodes will be. The books are pretty short - 320 pages to make 4H, it seemed a bit off. It seemed they would have to stretch some plots, and it was apparent. And it's really funny to read all the reviews about Bailey - her actions right now prove to be crucial to the book, the entire premise of the book was that Hannah and Bailey, through Owen's disappearances, work their differences together, and build this engaging relationship. To not spoil anything much - the reason why Bailey is acting as such - it's for a reason. A reason that is important in the plot. There are more things I expect to see in the remaining episodes - especially after EP 2. (Don't want to spoil anything) I can't wait for how they portray the ending.

I'm sure Jennifer Garner is why most of us tuned into this series. She's always a joy to watch. It's not the first time she's carried most of a movie herself. Her character reacted to most situations as a typical wife and step-mom could have reacted. The setting throughout was really beautiful -mostly California. Strangely, I kept having "deja vu" moments where I was reminded of past fictional disappearing husbands. Lifetime probably has a month of them. The teenage step-daughter was belligerent and sassy - and not in a cute way. This quickly grew very annoying but eventually she grew out of it. The rest of the cast - hubby; police; friends; and bad guys; were all good. The story did crawl along, though. The pace was really too slow to maintain suspense. The story possibly could have been told in one of two fewer episodes. Jennifer Garner fans will be okay with it.

I'll admit the reviews I read prior to watching were not very compelling.

Sometimes, I think we all put those aside when one of your favorite actors is billed, such is the case with Jennifer Gardner.

This is a slow building drama, if you can hang in until the end, you've be rewarded.

A great story, a great cast and some compelling performances.

Jennifer once again favors this show with a signature performance and is ideal of this role. She is very believable and brings the nuance to the role, this character deserves.

The role of Bailey is somewhat polarizing, especially at the beginning. As the story continues, you'll begin to warm to her.

The show follows Hannah and her stepdaughter Bailey as they are searching for her husband that has suddenly disappeared.

It's not that the show was bad, but it wasn't particularly memorable. The first 3 episodes are slow and kind of boring. The stepdaughter is on another level of mean, and Hannah has no idea how to manage this teenage girl. Then we have two episodes that are good, and the last ones that were such disappointing reveals. I suppose that I came out of it thinking "that's it?! Really?"

I finished this show two or three weeks ago (I'm late in my review posting), and i already don't fully remember the twist... i don't know if it was the story, as the book is quite successful, but the show was missing something for me. Perhaps a show format was a mistake in this case. It dragged on the story for too long, and there was a lack of displaying details. I understand the difficult task of wanting to adapt a book into an audiovisual format, and to want as many elements of the books as possible, but that's the thing about adaptations. They are made to adapt and change the story to fit the different medium. I think this show could have been a movie, and it probably would have been a better adaptation, as we didn't need that much filler to tell this story. As for the acting, it was good actors, but no outstanding performance.

If you like an afternoon slow thriller that you don't fully need to pay attention to, sure watch it. But there are so many other shows out there that are worth more your time than this. But you won't get anything more than an okay experience watching this. I usually love Apple TV shows, but this one was a bit of a let down.

I think this would have been much more pleasant to watch if the step daughter was not so disgustingly rude. How any parent can have their child speak to adults in that kind of way is beyond me. Do we have to endure this type of behaviour in reality and on screen? What on earth for... Wish Garner wouldn't be such a doormat and would have not accepted this rude girl talking to her like that. And especially the husband not punishing his daughter for her rude behaviour towards his wife. Tired of spoilt unruly youngsters... But the story is interesting and I am looking forward to finding out what happened.

I don't know and understand anymore what people (including critics) expect from shows and movies these days. Mistakenly, I read all the reviews of "boring & shallow" first, and almost skipped watching. When I actually started watching (currently at ep 4), I thought the reviews must have been written for something else. I am definitely not bored, it might be a slow burn but it's interesting, different, and to me, captivating. Jennifer Garner is totally amazing.

I didn't read the book (but I will now) - so my perception might be different- however, even then I don't imagine I'd give it one or three stars. It seems that people are so quick to condemn almost everything nowadays.

The show started off strong and intriguing, but overall it falls quite flat. Overall the acting is mediocre at best. I was looking forward to the episodes release each week until week until about episode 5 maybe. It's generally the same thing happening week to week with no real payouts at the end of it! Jennifer Garner carried the show the best she could, but her alone can't fix poor writing and direction. It's just a bit boring and formulaic for my tastes. I had high hopes for this one, but I should have stayed true to my system of keeping my expectations low so I'm not disappointed. I wanted to like it, I really did.

I'm trying again to finish this show, on ep 4 and could only get through another few minutes of it.

For such a star-filled cast, this show is an excellent example of how you can take great leads, an interesting plot, then wreck the whole thing by spending too much time with an annoying teenager who brings the whole show down.

Seriously every time the teenaged spoiled cry-baby calls her adoptive mom by her first name I want to wretch.

The secret to making this kind of show work is by having more action and interplay between the lead character ADULTS and leave the crying baby of a teen shots to a minimum, doing only enough to maintain the plotline, no more.

This show has it backwards; it seems centered on the unlikeable teenaged girl. It fails for this simple reason.

I'm a little surprised about the low ratings of this show. I guess it can be a tad slow at times, but overall I think it's a great show. The mystery is very good, and the acting is fantastic. People complaining about the teenage girl whining to much...um, have you never met a teenage girl? They are moody and can be rude, so not sure why people are shocked by this. My friends are I were discussing the first 4 episodes, and none of can figure out what exactly happened with the father/husband, and are excited to see where this thrilling mystery takes us. I will say the first episode started out slow, but finished with a fantastic cliffhanger!!!

...too slow for me.

The build-up is not bad, but the relationship between Garner and her stepdaughter is ridiculously bad. The first episode stretched like a piece of chewing gum. Endless talks And why do all TV teenagers act so incredibly bad-tempered? I guess it's one of those things.

Too bad for Jennifer Garner, who is a great actress and wastes her talent here. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is way to underated here. I wonder where the chemistry between Garner and him is, if there has ever been one.

The second episode beginns even slower. The realtionship between wife and stepdaughter hasn't change after what they have been through. Sorry, abother dud from Apple.

Who allowed these lines? Jennifer Garner is too good to be working with these actors. There are decent moments but her character is so weak. The story line is weak, the acting non-believable. I was really looking forward to it. I'll give it a couple more episodes but not too hopeful...

The plot doesn't make sense when you think about the situation the women are in (stepdaughter included). Any educated person would not do the things they do/don't do. I have been trying to give them a chance... maybe I will keep an open mind because I like Jennifer Garner but the script and acting are sometimes too painful...

I really like Jennifer Garner. I had a lot of hopes for this show. But...

Dear AppleTV+. Does any of your script writers have any decent, loving, kind, thoughtful, courteous, smart, or educated children?

Every show that is made in America has nasty, snotty, selfish, egotistic, no common sense, just don't-care-about-anyone kids.

Angourie Rice (Bailey Michaels) does a great job acting, but after two and a half episodes, I just couldn't stand her anymore, and her script is no different than about a thousand other movies. Literally almost exactly the same. You would think, even a teenager could figure out that they are in trouble and just maybe smarten up a bit. But nope. Just another negative, spiteful, treat everyone like crap kid.

So, not worth watching. Just another below average carbon copy script with no action, no excitement, nothing new, many stupid decissions, and very boring series.

Thank you for your time.

Show was a decent watch but too slow for a mediocre payoff. It felt like it was just getting good! It was probably a much better book. I can't believe how often someone's phone was vibrating in this show. If you make that a drinking game you'd be hammered. Past that, the daughter was insufferably annoying for most of the show which made it very difficult to root for her. 75% of the show is wanting answers and once you get them they gloss over it like they were in a hurry to finish. I understand the ending but it was very unsatisfying and I wanted so much more story. Save your time and watch almost ANY of the other Apple TV shows.

"The Last Thing He Told Me" is a limited series based on the novel of the same name by Laura Dave. It follows the disappearance of a woman's husband and the cryptic note he left behind for her to "protect her". The show has a well-balanced pacing with mildly suspenseful moments and quieter scenes that add enough interest in the central characters to be watchable.

The writing isn't abhorrent by any means. I found it to be easily digestible. And, the acting is actually pretty decent, with Jennifer Garner delivering a satisfactory performance as the lead character, Hannah. However, the chemistry between her and her on-screen daughter is not particularly memorable, and the supporting cast doesn't leave a lasting impression.

One of the redeeming qualities of the show is its visuals, which feature beautiful Northern California landscapes. However, the score is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.

Overall, "The Last Thing He Told Me" is a mediocre thriller that doesn't quite live up to its hype. While it has some decent writing, acting, and memorable visuals, the thrills and character development fall short. It may be worth a try for those looking for an easy-to-watch thriller, but it won't leave a lasting impression.

Seven painful episodes of Jennifer Garner and her pursed lips. That's all you can see. The storyline is lame, but all I could focus on was why Garner held her mouth in the completely strange, semi-open, pursed expression. (Akin to Janine Pirro on Fox) Why? Do you not want to be human? Anyways... the story evolves so incredibly slowly that I found myself fast forwarding. So many scenes of her driving (parted and pursed lips ) talking to Kerry Washington but rarely in the same room. Can't help to wonder if there were issues between the two. If not, the producers failed and the actors failed in projecting authenticity.

After four episodes, the plot keeps thickening, the tension is building, and I've got a general idea as to what set everything in motion. I don't need anything more than that to hold my interest, but there is more to this limited series.

I find it odd that so many of the negative reviews center on a teenager whose cloistered existence is suddenly disrupted by the adult world she can't comprehend. She's a kid acting like kids do, so I don't see the problem.

Garner is at her usual best, as this tale is right in her wheelhouse. She is versatile, but dramatic action is where she shines the most.

With all the superhero junk that's being forced on the public along with the depressing message 'dramas' I'm always on the lookout for good storytelling. That means relatable characters, not capes and car chases.

I can deal with a show that's a slow burn, but the step daughter is so over-the-top annoying and horrible that the story isn't enough to keep me interested. Turned it off during episode 3. The daughter was terrible and Jennifer Garner was so weak that I couldn't hang.

Am I missing out on a great show? Possibly. But the writers probably should have done a better job making her less "extra" so viewers weren't turned off.

Other than that, the acting is decent. There aren't a lot of scenes to stretch anyone's acting chops. Feel free to watch at your own risk. Maybe you'll have a better experience than I did.

This is a mystery, about a woman desperately trying to figure out why her loving husband disappeared, while looking after her angry teen step-daughter. So you aren't going to have explosions and gun fights every other minute. Keeping that in mind, the pace is well timed and the wife's confusion and distress is realistic. The main characters are talented actors and the writing is solid. My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed the first two episodes, so rest assured this is not a "chick flick". It's great to see Jennifer Garner back in a dramatic role that's bound to have exciting twists and danger.

I accept that I only have three episodes to base my review on but I found that I'm becoming increasingly irritated with the teenager and her brat persona. The two main stars in this series are actors I enjoy watching usually but Jennifer Garners character seems clueless in how to have a relationship with a teenager and even if they learn to come together I can't see why I would think it's an enjoyable journey to watch. The plot seems disjointed and I'm asking myself 'who would keep a bag of money under a bed?'. One minute Garner is hiding her phone calls from the daughter and not telling her anything, the next she is spilling the beans, the next she's being secretive again and so on. There is just no flow. This is the sort of series that does not benefit from being released one episode at a time as I can imagine many viewers will switch off from it. If I never got to see episode 4 it wouldn't be a problem. I've given it a 4/10 rating after 3 episodes and if I do watch the rest and find it was worthwhile I will come back and raise it.