What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Last Thing He Told Me
Laura Dave · Book · 2021
If you loved The Last Thing He Told Me, start with The Last of Us (Neil Druckmann, 2023) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Last Thing He Told Me across media.
If The Last Thing He Told Me kept you guessing, you will love these stories that peel back layers of suburban deception.
Films on the same thread
Gone Girl
David Fincher · Film · 2014
Shares 2 threads with The Last Thing He Told Me: Psychological Thriller, Domestic Noir.
Much like The Last Thing He Told Me, this story explores the unsettling realization that the person closest to you may be hiding a completely different identity.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Simon Stone · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with The Last Thing He Told Me: Psychological Thriller.
This thriller captures the same frantic search for truth found in The Last Thing He Told Me, where an isolated protagonist must fight to be heard despite overwhelming disbelief.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with The Last Thing He Told Me: Psychological Thriller.
The Last Thing He Told Me fans will recognize the escalating tension here as a seemingly ordinary domestic situation rapidly devolves into a dangerous game of hidden motives.
Reminders of Him
Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026
Explores: Estranged motherhood, Second chances, Forbidden romance.
While lighter in tone, this narrative mirrors the protective instincts and complex family dynamics that defined the emotional core of The Last Thing He Told Me.
Series on the same thread
The Last of Us
Neil Druckmann · Series · 2023
Explores: Survival, Found Family, Moral Ambiguity.
The bond between the two leads echoes the protective, evolving relationship in The Last Thing He Told Me as they navigate a hostile world built on secrets.
All Her Fault
Megan Gallagher · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with The Last Thing He Told Me: Psychological Thriller.
This story channels the exact suburban dread found in The Last Thing He Told Me, where a missing person triggers a desperate hunt for the unreliable truth.
Big Little Lies
David E. Kelley · Series · 2017
Shares 2 threads with The Last Thing He Told Me: Domestic Noir, Psychological Thriller.
If you enjoyed the way The Last Thing He Told Me strips away the facade of a perfect life, this drama offers a similar unraveling of domestic secrets.
The Beast in Me
Gabe Rotter · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with The Last Thing He Told Me: Psychological Thriller.
The power dynamics and gaslighting present here will resonate with readers of The Last Thing He Told Me who appreciate a protagonist trapped in a web of lies.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Last Archive
Pushkin Industries · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the same fascination with the nature of truth that drives the suspense in The Last Thing He Told Me, questioning how we perceive reality.
Passenger List
Passenger List and Radiotopia · Podcast · 2025
The relentless investigative spirit of the lead character matches the determination shown in The Last Thing He Told Me, as she refuses to accept an official disappearance.
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Common questions
Is The Last Thing He Told Me based on a book?
Yes, The Last Thing He Told Me is based on the 2021 novel by Laura Dave. The book is a number one New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick that has sold over five million copies.
Can I watch The Last Thing He Told Me on streaming services?
Yes, The Last Thing He Told Me is available to stream on Apple TV+. The series adaptation of the book stars Jennifer Garner in the lead role.
What is the premise of The Last Thing He Told Me?
The Last Thing He Told Me follows a woman who believes she has found the love of her life. Her world changes when her husband suddenly disappears, leading to a heartfelt thriller described as a page-turning and exhilarating story.
Is The Last Thing He Told Me a popular book?
The Last Thing He Told Me is a highly successful title, recognized as a Goodreads Top 20 book of the last five years. It has achieved significant commercial success with over five million copies sold since its 2021 publication.