Fans assumed that the season 1 finale of The Last Thing He Told Me was its last. But author and series developer Laura Dave returned with a sequel book, which was written to parallel the show’s second season. Now that season 2 is finally reaching the small screen on February 20, 2026, we’ve got a bunch of new faces bringing a fresh level of tension.
Viewers should recognize quite a few of the season 2 additions! Below, meet the main cast — new and returning — behind season 2 of The Last Thing He Told Me.
One of Hollywood’s favorite veteran stars, Jennifer Garner is reprising her role as Hannah Hall. Hannah forms an unexpected relationship with her stepdaughter, Bailey, as the two struggle with the repercussions of Hannah’s husband — Bailey’s father — Owen’s secrets.
Fans recognize Jennifer from a variety of films and television series, including 13 Going on 30, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Valentine’s Day, Dallas Buyers Club, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Love, Simon, Peppermint and the Elektra films.
Angourice Rice plays the role of Bailey, Hannah’s stepdaughter and Owen’s daugther. Throughout season 1, her initially icy relationship with Hannah gradually thaws, and the two form a closer bond.
Fans know Angourice from multiple films and shows, including The Nice Guys, the Mean Girls movie musical, the Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man films and Mare of Easttown.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays the complicated character Owen, whom we later learn is actually named Ethan. His season 1 disappearance set the stage for season 2’s dramatic journey.
