The Last Ship is an American television series that premiered on TNT in 2014. The show is based on a novel of the same name by William Brinkley. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped out most of the global population. The show follows the crew of the USS Nathan James, a Navy destroyer, as they attempt to find a cure for the virus and save humanity. The Last Ship held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016, featuring the stars of the show, Adam Baldwin and Bridget Regan.
The panel began with a preview of the upcoming season of the show. The trailer showcased the intense action that fans of the show have come to love, with the crew of the USS Nathan James facing down new threats as they race to save humanity. The panel was moderated by Entertainment Weekly's Lynette Rice, who began by asking the stars about the challenges their characters will face in the new season.
Adam Baldwin, who plays XO Mike Slattery, discussed the new struggles his character will face in the upcoming season. "He's really struggling with the cost of leadership," Baldwin said. "He's lost people he cares about. He's lost, in a sense, his own morality. And he's trying to regain that."
Bridget Regan, who plays Sasha Cooper, talked about the new alliances her character will form in the upcoming season. "She has some interesting dynamics with some of the characters this season," Regan said. "She's branching out and trying to find new allies."
The panelists also discussed the show's portrayal of the military. The Last Ship has been praised for its accurate representation of Navy life, and the stars of the show spoke about their experiences working with members of the military.
Baldwin praised the show's military advisors, saying, "We have these consultants who are very helpful in terms of learning proper protocol and the way that things are done on the Navy destroyer. It's been an amazing learning experience."
Regan talked about the respect she has gained for members of the military through her work on the show. "I have so much respect for these people who serve," she said. "They put themselves in harm's way every day, and it's really humbling to get to tell their stories."
The panel also gave fans a chance to ask questions about the show. One fan asked Baldwin about the chemistry between his character and Regan's character. Baldwin said, "Mike and Sasha are very professional with each other. There's a great deal of mutual respect, but there's always this underlying thing."
Another fan asked the stars about the challenges of filming on a Navy destroyer. "It's a challenge, but it's also amazing," Regan said. "We're on this active, working warship. It's a really incredible experience."
The Last Ship has been praised for its high-stakes action, complex characters, and accurate portrayal of Navy life. The panel at SDCC 2016 gave fans a glimpse of what they can expect from the upcoming season. With a talented cast and a gripping storyline, The Last Ship continues to be one of the most exciting shows on television.
