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The Last Frontier Showrunner Details Early Twist Shift and Season-One Design

Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp says moving a pivotal twist earlier let the season explore its fallout.

Overview

  • Bokenkamp tells SlashFilm he initially mapped the twist for the finale but reconsidered to avoid a cliffhanger hook.
  • He describes a painstaking approach to clue placement so viewers can rewatch episodes with new context.
  • The season blends a serialized conspiracy with an inmate‑of‑the‑week format to showcase distinctive guest roles.
  • Johnny Knoxville appears as S. T. Covington and, according to Bokenkamp, even tricked him with a mischievous email gag during production.
  • All 10 episodes of The Last Frontier season 1 are now streaming on Apple TV.