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The Last Frontier’ Finds Strong Early Audience Despite Lukewarm Reviews

Viewers highlight a gripping opening following a two-episode Apple TV+ premiere.

Overview

  • Apple TV+ released the first two episodes on Friday, October 10, with new installments set to arrive on Fridays.
  • The 10-episode thriller comes from The Blacklist creator Jon Bokenkamp and stars Jason Clarke as U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick in Alaska.
  • The story follows Remnick as he investigates a prison transport plane crash and grows suspicious it was not accidental as fugitives threaten his community.
  • Early scores show a 44 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes compared with a 69 percent audience score.
  • Google user reviews quoted in coverage praise the performances and pacing, with many calling the series gripping from the start and asking to binge more episodes.