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Hannah (Jennifer Garner) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) looking shocked in The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2

Published Mar 14, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT

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Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 Episode 4.

Apple TV's The Last Thing He Told Me is only halfway through Season 2, but already, the latest installment has drastically changed the game. Season 2, Episode 4, "Ghosts," places Hannah (Jennifer Garner), Bailey (Angourie Rice), and Owen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an even more difficult situation than before after the death of a character who has been around since the beginning. Grady Bradford (Augusto Aguilera), the U.S. Marshal who has consistently been on their side, turns up dead, seemingly of an overdose, but Owen believes there is more to the story. This dramatic twist propels The Last Thing He Told Me into the back half of Season 2 with more questions than ever before.

Though the loss of Bailey's mother was a catalyst for everything that has happened, it occurred years before the story begins, making Grady the first significant death in the series. The twist presents a new challenge, as well, forcing the Michaels family to question whom they can trust. The loss of Grady is a major blow to The Last Thing He Told Me, but on top of that, the evidence he and Owen collected is gone, meaning any hope the family had for a safe reunion has been ripped away alongside their only ally.

Grady's Death in 'The Last Thing He Told Me' Season 2 Is Shocking for Several Reasons

Grady has been a vital character since the beginning of the series, when he appears at Hannah's door with an offer of protection, but in Season 2, he has even more going on. While working with Owen to uncover the Campanos' latest scheme, Grady has also come under suspicion from Hannah. After an argument with Grady in Episode 2, she runs away from him, and just two episodes later, the Marshal is missing. Hannah's investigation at Grady's office reveals that he was supposed to be on leave, with his investigation kept a secret from even his boss, Maris Anderson (Michael Hyatt). With so much going on with the character, it seems natural for him to be the center of some twist, but then Owen finds Grady dead.

The Last Thing He Told Me is a tense show, often boasting dangerous scenarios, but it rarely commits to killing off a character. Grady's death is rare territory for the series, and the fact that so much of the story is missing enhances the shock of Owen's discovery. Yet, despite his death, Grady's story is far from over. While he appears to have overdosed, no one who knew him believes it, implying that it is an attempt to cover up his murder. As Owen and Grady's coworkers seek to answer the questions of who may have wanted Grady dead and why, this tragic death leads to a new mystery, which has now become even more personal for the characters.

Angourie Rice sits in a white tee shirt and looks out a window in 'The Last Thing He Told Me'

Grady's Death Is a Turning Point in 'The Last Thing He Told Me' Season 2

Grady may not appear in every episode, but his death alters the show. Not only does it remind the audience of the seriousness of the situation, but it also provides an emotional twist. Grady's death marks the loss of an important ally for Owen, Hannah, and Bailey. There are very few people that the Michaels family knows they can trust, and after helping Owen disappear all those years ago, Grady became one of them. Throughout Season 1, he was in their corner, fighting for the Marshals' office to protect Hannah and Bailey even though they weren't obligated to. Beyond the emotional implications, Grady's death leaves the Michaels in a bad spot, placing them at the mercy of Maris Anderson and the Marshals' office, which has clearly been compromised. It's a difficult situation that will only make the show more tense going forward.

In addition to the loss of Grady from the show, his death jeopardizes any progress he and Owen have been making. Season 2 picks up after a time jump; while Owen has been unable to reunite with his family, he and Grady were gathering evidence to take the Campanos down for good. When Owen finds Grady's storage unit cleaned out, presumably by whoever killed him, he realizes all of their work has been destroyed — and with it, Owen's dream of returning home safely. Grady's death will definitely impact the remainder of The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2, not just because it represents a tragic personal loss for the Michaels but because it raises the stakes even further.