Last Seen
True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Podcasts Like Last Seen
If you loved Last Seen, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Historical Crime, Cold Case, Organised Crime shows.
Why listeners love Last Seen
Last Seen is the definitive investigation into one of the most baffling unsolved crimes in American history — 13 stolen masterpieces, a $10 million reward, and still no answers 35 years later. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, historical, fascinating
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Compact season; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable in one sitting
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
11 podcasts like Last Seen
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Wicked Words
The criminal history behind famous crime fiction and the real cases that inspired it.
Norco 80
NPR's investigation of the 1980 Norco bank robbery and deadliest law enforcement shootout in California history.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Seen (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Wicked Words | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Norco 80 | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Last Seen?
The best alternatives to Last Seen are podcasts that share its Historical Crime, Cold Case, Organised Crime focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Last Seen?
Last Seen is known for its investigative, historical, fascinating approach to Historical Crime and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Last Seen?
Episodes of Last Seen are typically Compact season; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable in one sitting long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Last Seen?
Last Seen is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Last Seen to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — 81 Minutes — start from beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.