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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One of the most entertaining shows on the tube – cancelled ! What garbage …. and they keep such demeaning and ridiculous shows like The Bachelor and Bachelorette on year after year.
What the hell is wrong with ABC they cancelling “GCB” and “Missing. Both shows are great I hope that the Lifetime network will take both shows to there network I’m keeping my fingers cross.
we were looking the only 2 shows on ABC: ‘PAN AM’ and ‘Missing’ and the are cancelled now.. What a disappointment! too strange that people preferred to see those primitive other ABC shows rather than these two.
our student son was looking forward each week to see the ‘PAN AM’ and’Missing’ too, even though he usually never is watching ABC shows calling them boring..
ABC, please reconsider!..
What!!!! What is going on? Shark Tank over Missing & Ashley Judd! Something is wrong with ABC… Missing is a quality show… Everyone I know has been watching. Where do you get your ratings from… Miami was hooked to Missing! Bring it back at another time pleassssseeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Missing is an awesome action adventure show. I would like to see it continue. I’d love to read the book if there is one.
The show may need a little more depth to it in order to attract those who may want other than action/adventure. Maybe a side love storey or a side family feud/friendships. Maybe more of a committed friendship with Mary and Rebecca. Long time friends from school and some of their adventures etc.
Just suggestions…………I don’t know, I love the show!
LOVE THIS SHOW… GIVE IT A BETTER NIGHT>>>>
CANNOT believe Missing was cancelled! Please ABC bring it back! Great, great show! Always looked forward to watching it every week!
Missing is an awesome action adventure show. I would like to see it continue. I’d love to read the book if there is one.
The show may need a little more depth to it in order to attract those who may want other than action/adventure. Maybe a side love storey or a side family feud/friendships. Maybe more of a committed friendship with Mary and Rebecca. Long time friends from school and some of their adventures etc.
Just suggestions…………I don’t know, I love the show!
This is bull crap, I love this show! Please ABC give it another season and see what can happen. If you cancel this show you will be losing another viewer!!!!!!
LAME!! ABC execs need to be fired, as well. I can not believe they would consider cancelling this show. I think they draw these #s out of their rear end.
Cannot believe they canceled this show me and my boyfriend looked forward for Thursdays nights to watch it. What is up with all the good show being canceled to put on some stupid reality show like come one!!!! Missing was AN AWESOME SHOW!!! BRING IT BACK!!!
This was a great show. It kept you wondering and having trouble figuring out the bad guys.
This show should be renwed for sure. I think you are talking to the wrong group when you cancel the good shows.
Please reconsider.
I can’t believe that Missing has been cancelled. What’s up with ABC? By cancelling shows that have faithful viewers you are taking a chance of losing us altogether.
My wife & I look forwarw to watching this show, please, do not cancel!!!
I’m a 33 year old professional and I found the show very entertaining. After the first episode I was pretty sure I would change the channel but as the shows went on I started to become a fan. Oh well, another good show bites the dust.