Apple TV+ drops 'terrifying' first trailer The Blacklist creator's explosive new thriller
The Blacklist boss has stepped away from the world of Red Reddington with Apple TV+ unveiling the first teaser trailer for his next thriller.
Located in Alaska's remote wilderness, The Last Frontier is a 10-part drama making its worldwide debut with its opening two episodes landing on Friday, October 10, on Apple TV+.
The official synopsis states: "The Last Frontier follows Frank Remnick (Clarke), the lone US marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska.
"Remnick's jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates.
"Tasked with protecting the town he's vowed to keep safe, he begins to suspect the crash wasn't an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications."
To celebrate the announcement of its release date, the streaming service has dropped its first chilling trailer which takes place on an aircraft packed with shackled prisoners.
As one examines his restraints and another mutters to himself, a third is spotted seated alone at the rear, masked and sporting headphones.
A blast then tears through the quiet with fire engulfing the aircraft's side.
An external shot reveals one of the wings ablaze before cutting back to the convicts, now shrieking in terror as the aircraft judders and oxygen masks drop down.
In the trailer's closing scenes, the aircraft appears moments away from crashing as it skims treetops and plummets towards the snow-blanketed terrain.
The high-octane series has been developed by Richard D'Ovidio, who penned The Call, alongside The Blacklist mastermind Jon Bokenkamp.
The Blacklist enjoyed a remarkable 10-year run on NBC, featuring James Spader as infamous criminal Raymond "Red" Reddington, before concluding in 2023.
The Last Frontier will feature Zero Dark Thirty and Terminator star Jason Clarke, who is also serving as executive producer.
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