Becca Winstone’s chase is over. ABC has cancelled Missing, their Thursday night TV series, after one season and 10 episodes.
Starring Ashley Judd, Missing follows a former CIA Agent turned single mom as she searches for her missing son in Europe. The action show also stars Adriano Giannini, Nick Eversman, Cliff Curtis, Tereza Voriskova, and Sean Bean.
Missing got off to a disappointing start on March 15th, registering a 2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.60 million viewers. It was in third place for the demo and second place in total viewership.
In week two, the numbers took a significant drop, to a 1.6 rating with 8.81 million. Over the next several weeks, Missing fell lower and lower. The most recent episode hit a new low with a 1.1 demo rating and 6.37 million total viewers.
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Overall, Missing’s been averaging a 1.5 rating with 7.70 million viewers. If they had more episodes in the season, those averages would surely keep sinking lower.
On our ABC Ratings Report Card, which measures the relative demo success of TV shows on the network, Missing has a “D-” for a grade. Of the 22 scripted shows on the network this season, Missing ranks 21st — just above the already-cancelled Charlie’s Angels remake.
With low ratings and steep declines, it’s no wonder that ABC decided not to renew Missing for a second season.
The series finale airs next Thursday and will hopefully include enough closure to satisfy the viewers that stuck with it.
What do you think? Are you sorry to hear that Missing has been cancelled? Why do you think the show didn’t succeed? How long should have the show realistically lasted — one season, two, three or more?
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We just finished watching the finale and thought it was great! I’m so disappointed that it’s not being renewed. I think that going into summer people don’t want a show that they have to think too hard about. You can’t take your eyes off the screen or you chance missing something. Thank goodness for DVR as we rewound at times to catch what had just happened! It’s too bad that so many people veg their brains on reality shows instead of making their brain work by figuring the story out, like in Missing. We need more writers to do shows like this and like 24, which is similar. Bring Ashley Judd back in something like this!
Missing, cancelled, WHY????????? It was like being at the movies, great cast wonderful acting and plot. Couldn’t get enough – VERY disappointed!!!!!!!!
I am sooooo sorry to find out Missing is canceled!!! I found it a fasinating show, Ashley Judd is one gifted actress, the scenery was unbelievable beautiful, the story line and actors were magnificent. What a disappointment!!! I hope it is reconsidered. One show I will really miss!!!!
Why is this show cancelled. This has been one of the best shows in a long while. The ending was fantistic and i was looking forward for the 2nd season to start.
I thought this was a great show—comparable to the show 24. My husband and I looked forward to watching it. This is so disappointing and it had a great cast. I loved Ashley Judd in this show! How disappointing for her….I hate reality tv shows and they seem to stay on forever.
I loved the show. I’m really disappointed and angry that it’s been cancelled. They need to reconsider on bringing it back. There aren’t many good shows to watch anymore.
I am very angry that this show was cancelled My wife and I couldnt’t watch enough of this show and also had a hard time waiting for next week’s show. And now to find out it was cancelled. Arrgggghhhhh!!!
My husband and I were the same way. Castle and Missing were the two things that we looked forward to at the beginning of each week. We absolutely loved it! And what’s this “The series finale airs next Thursday and will hopefully include enough closure to satisfy the viewers that stuck with it.” Pretty sure the finale had just the cliffhanger to have you hoping for a second season!…Not much closure there! I am soo disappointed with ABC that they are going to keep some of the horrible junky shows that you can’t watch with your kids and get rid of the some of the good ones.
So disappointed that the show is cancelled. The problem wasn’t the show. It was the timeslot. I had a hard time watching it at 8:00, so would watch it On Demand the next day. However, I was wondering how long they were going to be able to find new stuff to keep it interesting and suspenseful.
This was an awesome series. I was truly looking forward to season two. This series kept me on the edge of my seat during the whole hour long. If I had a voice, I would love to see it back for season two.
i thought missing was probably the most suspenseful show i’ve ever seen! i think it didn’t get enough advertising or something because if someone had watched the first episode they would’ve been hooked. darn, that makes me mad! crazy!!!
This was a great show. I am sorry that it has been canceled.
We’ll never know what happens……
I loved this show. I literally record it and or make sure my kids r in bed before I comes on. This was the best show. Missing & Scandal. So pissed it is cancelled. The ending left as if there was a 2nd season. Mom was kidnapped. Should have left a happy ending instead of an ending like a 2nd season was coming back.
I thought this was one of the best shows on tv! Everyone we’ve talked to regarding this show couldn’t get enough of it, can’t understand the ratings, sounds unbelievable? Very disappointed!
Are they taking in to account the people that watch the show online or record it to watch later? This was a fantastic show and I can’t believe the ratings would be that bad.
Are they taking in to account the people that watch the show online or record it to watch later? This was a fantastic show and I can’t believe the ratings would be that bad.
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