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The Last Thing He Told Me

What is the last thing he told me?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

title The Last Thing He Told Me[3]
author Laura Dave[3]
publication date May 4, 2021[3]
format mystery thriller novel[3]

The last thing Owen Michaels told Hannah was, “The could-have-been boys still love you.” The Last Thing He Told Me features this line as Owen’s final dialogue to Hannah.

Context

This quote appears in both the novel and the Apple TV+ adaptation of *The Last Thing He Told Me*. It is identified as Owen’s final line to Hannah in explanations of the ending [1].

Documented claims

  • The line is a callback to a previous discussion about past relationships. [1]
  • Owen delivers this line while briefly seeing Hannah at her exhibition. [1]

Questions and answers

What does the line mean?

The phrase refers to previous conversations about potential past relationships, suggesting Owen acknowledges those connections while reaffirming his love for Hannah [1].

Is there a season 2 of the TV series?

As of November 2023, there is no confirmed season 2 [2].

Is there a season 3 of the TV series?

There is no season 3 of the TV series, and no plans for one have been announced [2].

Sources

  1. ‘The Last Thing He Told Me' Ending Explained: How Does the Jennifer Garner Thriller End? — decider.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 'The Last Thing He Told Me': Season 2 Ending, Explained ... — tvinsider.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The Last Thing He Told Me: Full Book Summary — sparknotes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture