ITV has acquired the UK rights to The Last to Disappear, a new six-part crime drama starring Sam Keeley and based on Jo Spain’s bestselling novel of the same name. The series follows an Irish lobbyist living and working in London who travels to Lapland after learning that his sister has apparently drowned while working at a luxury resort. However, it soon becomes clear that her death may not have been an accident, with the investigation potentially connecting her to a string of murdered women.

Keeley, whose recent credits include Task, Kin and Dublin Murders, leads the cast alongside Oona Airola (Hildur, Helsinki Syndrome) and Thea Sofie Loch Næss (La Palma, So Long, Marianne).

What Is The Last to Disappear About?

The Last to Disappear begins when an Irish lobbyist based in London receives the news that his sister has died while working at a luxury resort in Lapland. Her death is initially believed to have been an accidental drowning, but his trip to Finland quickly raises questions about what actually happened.

He soon discovers that his sister’s death may be connected to several other murdered women, turning his search for answers into a much bigger investigation. The remote Lapland setting will provide the backdrop for the six-part story as he tries to uncover the truth about his sister and the other victims. The drama is based on Jo Spain’s novel and will consist of six hour-long episodes.

Who Is in The Last to Disappear Cast?

Sam Keeley leads The Last to Disappear, following roles in Task, Kin and Dublin Murders. He is joined by Finnish actor Oona Airola, whose credits include Hildur and Helsinki Syndrome, alongside Norwegian actor Thea Sofie Loch Næss, known for La Palma, So Long, Marianne and Evil. Further casting details have not yet been announced.

When Will The Last to Disappear Be on ITV?

ITV has secured the UK rights to The Last to Disappear, although an official release date has not yet been confirmed. The six-part drama is produced by Newgrange Pictures in co-production with Yellow Film & TV for Finnish streaming service Elisa Viihde. DCD Rights is handling international distribution, with Acorn TV also acquiring the series for North America.

More details about the ITV release, including its launch date and broadcast schedule, are expected closer to transmission.

For CultureCues, we’re looking forward to seeing more from this one. We’re big fans of Sam Keeley, and putting him at the centre of a crime drama set in Lapland already gives us plenty to be interested in. The mystery around his sister’s death, and the possibility that it connects to several other women, also leaves a lot for the series to uncover. We’ll definitely be watching for that ITV release date.

The Last to Disappear is coming to ITV, with a release date still to be announced.

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