TV series · 2014 · TNT
Is The Last Ship based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Last Ship is based on the book The Last Ship by William Brinkley (1988).
The TV series premiered in 2014 on TNT.
The book behind The Last Ship
The Last Ship
by William Brinkley · first published 1988 · post-apocalyptic literature
Novel by William Brinkley.
Common questions
Is The Last Ship based on a book?
Yes. The Last Ship is based on the book The Last Ship by William Brinkley (1988).
Who wrote the book The Last Ship is based on?
The Last Ship was written by William Brinkley and first published in 1988.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Last Ship before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.