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The Missing

2014 – 2016Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic818.0Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

A deeply moving, tense crime series about mystery and family.

Good for teens · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

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Episodes

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8.6

Story

A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.

Feels like

  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Dual-Timeline Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Community Trauma
  • Gritty Realism
  • Suspenseful Investigation
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Shankland, Ben Chanan
Written by
Jack Williams, Harry Williams
Produced by
Chris Clough
Music by
Dominik Scherrer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 28, 2014 · November 30, 2016 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 2014
Last aired
November 30, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, France
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Ripped from the Headlines, Asshole Victim +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Ripped from the Headlines
  • Asshole Victim
  • Wham Shot
  • Missing Child
  • Downer Ending
  • Foreshadowing
  • Hope Spot
  • That One Case
  • Scars Are Forever
  • Anachronic Order
  • Died in Ignorance

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Missing?"

Questions about The Missing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Missing?

PrimePhiloThe RokuStarzSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Missing streams on Philo, Starz, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Prime and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The Missing worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81).

Is The Missing okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Missing?

16 h

About 16 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.

What tropes does The Missing use?

Bittersweet EndingRipped from the HeadlinesAsshole VictimWham ShotMissing ChildDowner EndingForeshadowingHope SpotThat One CaseScars Are ForeverAnachronic OrderDied in Ignoranceand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Ripped from the Headlines, and Asshole Victim.