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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I really hope ABC will reconsider canceling this show. I really looked forward to watching this each week. Best thing I’ve seen since 24 series ended!
I’m SOOOOOO upset that Missing is canceled!!!!!!! It’s the only interesting show on right now that my husband and I both enjoy! What happened to Rebecca???? I loved the show, haven’t found anything like this since 24 season ended! So dissapointed, please reconsider and bring the show back!!!
This is a really good show what a shame…..
OMG!!!! I can’t believe they cancelled this show. It was one of my favorite shows. I couldn’t leave the tv. I worked out until my feet were cramping because I didn’t want to miss even a second. This really makes me sad. Why to networks keep canceling great shows like this?
Try reading the viewers comments and votes and put this show back on the air.
I loved Missing so exciting, keeping your attention I did not even get up to go the the bathroom thinking I might miss something. ABC leaves on stupid bullcrap shows like the Bachelor and bachelorette and cancels a really good show and I am older than 49. Any way we can get it back and cancel one of the ridiculous shows that I cannot stand.
Agree 100 per cent
This is absolutely ridiculous. Why are all the excellent shows being cancelled? Everyone I know loves Missing. There has to be a way to get a season 2. PLEASE TRY!!!!!
I am very dissapointed that the show was cancelled. It was so thrilling I could not wait for the following week to start. Maybe because it was such a sex free and vulgar free show they decided to take it off. Network not caring about the great people in the series. I sure hope someone else picks it up.
So disappointed that this show has been cancelled. Missing was very similar to 24 with the suspense and twissted turn of events which kept our interest from week to week.
Hopefully TBS or another network will continue the series this fall because this series was exceptional and well written. Did it need “bigger” names to be successful?
I loved Missing! So sad to see it go. I think the night and time of the show made a huge difference in viewership. Surely they could have tried changing the time slot before they decided to can it!
Loved it! Great drama! Ashley Judd was terrific. Wish it would continue. One of my favorites.
This was such a great show, full of intrigue and suspense. Unfortunately, since it lacked the blatent vulgarity and mind numbing boredom of today’s ‘reality tv’, it didn’t have enough viewers to continue another season. I hope that another TV station will pick it up. Having a strong female actress is such an important role model for young women, who need to see women who have looks, brains, commitment, integrity, and heart. What other shows actually depict this??? Bring this show back. I’m a huge fan!!!
Well written k. Revay
Loved this show too!! I only watch 3 shows all week and this was my favorite! Bad time slot! Hoping someone else picks it up as well!
You did it again i am so sick of this every-time always cancelling show why even air them if you going to stop them.