The Missing: Season 1

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Starz | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: November 15, 2014

Summary: Tony (James Nesbitt) spends years searching for his five-year-old son (Oliver Hunt), who disappeared during a vacation in France, which results in a strained relationship with his wife (Frances O'Connor).

Creator: Jack Williams and Harry Williams

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Till Death
Air Date: January 10, 2015
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S1:E7. Return to Eden
Air Date: January 3, 2015
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S1:E6. Concrete
Air Date: December 20, 2014

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Matt Zoller Seitz

Nov 14, 2014

This is one of the year’s very best TV programs, hard as it sometimes is to endure. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

Nov 13, 2014

The Missing is imaginatively written, well cast, chillingly believable and quite addictive. This kind of story has been told this way before, but somehow that doesn’t make this telling any less compelling. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Nov 14, 2014

An excellent eight-part British mystery reminiscent of The Killing and Broadchurch in its brooding anguish. Read full review

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Chuck Barney

Nov 12, 2014

The Missing, an eight-hour thriller coming to Starz on Saturday, is so tantalizing and haunting that it qualifies as a must-see, even for viewers who might be suffering from serial crime fatigue. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Nov 17, 2014

A hard-charging, unfailingly suspenseful mystery whose tonnage of side dramas and veritable school of red herrings don’t, miraculously enough, undermine its strength. Though it is, on occasion, a close call. Read full review

David Hinckley

Nov 14, 2014

Painful as that journey may be, the show and these actors hit all the notes that make us want to come along. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Nov 14, 2014

Its somewhat opaque characters never quite moved me on that level [of "Broadchurch," "Happy Valley" or "Top of the Lake"]. Though it's well made and respectful of its subject matter, something about this show keeps it not at the surface but more or less reliably near it. Read full review

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bruceylegs

Nov 20, 2014

I was worried that this series would be 'too much' as, on the face of it, the storyline appeared to borrow a lot from the true, heartbreaking story of Madeleine McCann. However, having watched 4 episodes, it's safe to say that the story ploughs its own furrow. The story is gripping and theI was worried that this series would be 'too much' as, on the face of it, the storyline appeared to borrow a lot from the true, heartbreaking story of Madeleine McCann. However, having watched 4 episodes, it's safe to say that the story ploughs its own furrow. The story is gripping and the acting excellent. James Nesbitt is always great value and here he does a great turn as the dumfounded yet determined father. Ken Stott is also cast successfully against type as the creepy Ian Garrett. Arsher Ali is all too believable as the slimy hack who's proudly claims the disappearance of the child was the "best day of my life". Great stuff.… Expand

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ErikTheRed

Dec 21, 2014

Exceptional drama. It hits on all levels, dealing with response to tragedy and loss, interpersonal dynamics, intricate plot sequences, and character development. I cannot imaging a more deeply involving experience than provided by this series.

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shellview

Dec 27, 2014

This is great TV story telling. James Nesbitt has brought his A-game as the father experiencing every parent's worst nightmare. The rest of the cast is excellent as well. I always marvel at what the UK and most of Europe can do with a story brought either to the small or large screen.This is great TV story telling. James Nesbitt has brought his A-game as the father experiencing every parent's worst nightmare. The rest of the cast is excellent as well. I always marvel at what the UK and most of Europe can do with a story brought either to the small or large screen. The twists and turns of the story never seem artificial or contrived. Brilliant.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

tobyglynn

Jan 11, 2015

Great show. Really tense, keeps you thinking and guessing to the end. Some great acting accross the cast. really recommendable. james nesbit plays the desperate man really well. well constructed darkness to it all

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llave96

Dec 21, 2014

One of the best tv series of 2014 after True Detective and Fargo. I liked the combination between the two languages: english and french. Maybe, the episodes were slow, but every episode ended with a big spoiler. Is amazing!

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Prosmooth

Dec 20, 2014

I'm giving it a 7. It's extremely well written and well acted. However the main problem I have with it is it's main character. He is a miserable sod (understandably) who is mean and rude to everyone around him--and quite honestly it's difficult as an audience member putting up with hisI'm giving it a 7. It's extremely well written and well acted. However the main problem I have with it is it's main character. He is a miserable sod (understandably) who is mean and rude to everyone around him--and quite honestly it's difficult as an audience member putting up with his moping and woe is me attitude. Found myself wishing he would just suicide by the third or fourth episode. James Nesbitt is a fine actor--but making this character as written as the lead in the show was a mistake.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

socalgranny

Jan 7, 2015

This tedious, drawn out melodrama is difficult to watch. To be fair, we must give the actors credit for being able to act their parts credibly, given the stupidity of the characters they portray. It must at times have been embarrassing. The British writers get to portray the IrishThis tedious, drawn out melodrama is difficult to watch. To be fair, we must give the actors credit for being able to act their parts credibly, given the stupidity of the characters they portray. It must at times have been embarrassing. The British writers get to portray the Irish protagonist as rash, irrational, emotional, and a drunkard, the French police as incompetent, the French public officials as corrupt, and the Scottish pedophile as contemptible and degenerate. The denouement is totally absurd and makes you realize that you have been played for paying Starz a premium to produce this rubbish.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

76
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 12, 2017
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 15, 2014
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  S1:E8. Till Death
  Air Date: January 10, 2015
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  S1:E7. Return to Eden
  Air Date: January 3, 2015
- tbd
  S1:E6. Concrete
  Air Date: December 20, 2014
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  S1:E5. Molly
  Air Date: December 13, 2014
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  S1:E4. Gone Fishing
  Air Date: December 6, 2014
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  S1:E3. The Meeting
  Air Date: November 29, 2014
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  S1:E2. Pray for Me
  Air Date: November 22, 2014
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  S1:E1. Eden
  Air Date: November 15, 2014