TMDb/The Last Ship TV The Last Ship, starring Eric Dane, is a sleeper hit on Apple TV. This Michael Bay-produced thriller about a pandemic-stricken world finds new relevance today. March 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Last Ship is experiencing a resurgence in popularity nearly eight years after its finale, now emerging as a notable sleeper hit on Apple TV. The series, which aired from 2014 to 2018 on TNT, stars Eric Dane, widely remembered for his role as McSteamy on Grey's Anatomy, in the lead role of Captain Tom Chandler.