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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Are you kidding me! Crap shows the bachelor, American idol? And all those other crap shows get renewed!?!?!?! Missing is awesome ! Ashley Judd kicks butt! And leaves you wanting more!!!
Leave it to American execs to make the decision!!!
No wonder the USA is so messed up!
Unfortunately, I think it’s because there are so many “mindless people” that are hooked on the reality garbage and that’s why regular series are not given a chance to suceed. It’s really sad that people continue to watch the garbage of the Kardashians, the Bachelor and Bachelorette and other sickening “reality” TV programs and don’t give well done regular TV series the chance they deserve.
Can’t believe they are taking it off. Did not give it a chance. Started it at a dumb time. People did not get into it because if you did not watch it from the very beginning, you were lost. Ok. Let’s put some more crap reality shows on tv. A lot of the good shows are being dropped for next year. Guess I will just turn to movies. At least there is a beginning and an end that doesn’t leave you hanging.
This was a beautifully acted action show. It should have gone at least two seasons, or more. From my perspective I find it very hard to believe the low ratings that have been reported. I would have appreciated it being a two-hour show, it was that exciting. Sometimes it seemed to be moving too fast with rather big leaps in the story line. A two-hour show would have allowed the story to play out more smoothly. I will surely miss it if it is cancelled. It was one of the two or three shows that I looked forward to each… Read more »
Hard to believe Missing didn’t get good ratings. There’s too many reality shows; this was the best series I’ve seen in a long time. After seeing the season finale, I hope ABC changes their minds and renew.
I cannot believe they cancelled this show! It was one of the best on TV! I looked forward to it every week. Ashley Judd kicked ass! ABC is run by morons.
I agree!!!!
I am very dissappoined! It is one of the few shows I’ll delay dinner for! Please give it at least another season!!!!
I love this show. Don’t cancel.
Amazi g show!!! Don’t cancel PLEASE!!!!!!
Are they kidding about canceling the show? Try it in another time slot. It is a great show, I never miss it.
This is one of the best shows that has ever been on T.V.
Ashley Judd and Sean Bean are fantastic!
We think that it should definitely run for at least one more season, but four would be better.
We just watched the last episode, and we don’t understand how they can end the season with an ending like that, it doesn’t make sense at all.
Great series. Went up against big bang theroy …hurt ratings
I loved Missing. It had everything. I will miss it next season.
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!! Missing is a really fantastic thriller, with constant ‘on the edge of your seat’ minutes throughout the entire hour. WHAT does it take to get and keep a well thought out, well directed and completely enthralling series renewed for another year??? Instead of the mindless nonsense we are forced to watch on network TV, we are given a beautiful filmed series – AND IT GETS CANCELLED? OMG!!!
Please the show was awesome…..Ashely Judd the beast love her……give it another season. You have left us hanging……bitter sweet ending i want more……..do not cancel