The Missing fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout characters, direction, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout editing
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Missing is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, mystery, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout characters, direction, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The characters, direction, and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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The Missing is included with a subscription to Philo, Spectrum On Demand, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 59 minutes each.
Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Missing much the same way.
It ran from 2014 to 2016 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, France.
+4GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Missing in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Missing, including Bittersweet Ending, Ripped from the Headlines, Asshole Victim.
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