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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How many more great series should we even bother with. I too, am sick of great shows going off. Who does these ratings? Most of the time nothing is on but the reality or cop drama… Missing was a great show, it was my 2nd favorite,,,after Revenge ..of course!!! Better Not Cancel That!!
Great miniseries. Hate to hear it has been canceled. Ashley Judd and all the actors were great!!!
Very disappointed Missing has been cancelled; it was my favorite show. It was action packed with a good story line. Beautiful locations too. Hope another network picks it up.
Missing was the best. The acting, the writing, the phtograhy was the best.
I am speechless.
Renew all those stupid reality shows cancel great dramas like missing
This is the problem with society the majority are stupid and entertained by others so called real crappy lives
Missing was the best. The acting, the writing the phtography was the very best.
I’m speechless.
Loved the show. I can’t believe they cancelled it. It oviously could continue on with another series by the way season one ended. There is nothing but realality shows on tv, some are unhealthy and quite disturbing to watch. Missing was a great mystery.
I’m confused. I thought the last show was supposed to be a two hour show. I see it’s not on the schedule tonight. This was one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time. I guess I’m back to HBO, Showtime and Starz TV series now.
Love this show! Very disappointed that it wasn’t given a chance to grow and develop as a series. ABC didn’t even bother to promote it. They should have had faith in their own judgment rather than always relying on the stupid ratings.
I loved this show!! It was wonderful!!! They should cancel some those other stupid reality shows that are out there!!!!! Bring back missing!!!!! It is a great show!!!!!
I could not wait till Thursdays..Love the show..Hate the reality trash..This was a stupid move.
Reality TV shows go on and go, good shows with good story line got canned. Go figure!!! Poor executives decision to cancel this show.
I will miss the show. why did it end with Ashley Judd disappearing? I thought there’d be some answer for that.
Diane
Absolutely love this show. I can’t believe they have canceled it. In this day of junk reality shows with no acting this show was a breath of fresh air. It was always action packed and had beautiful locations. It reminds me of another great drama that they canceled–24. I was extremely disappointed when they canceled that show also. Hopefully, someone will pick this show up.
I thought Ashley Judd agreed to only 10 episodes total, so was upset with the cliffhanger ending. Didn’t realize there was talk of a second season. I too watched every episode and enjoyed them. Loved the international scenery. Agree that writing could have been better. Wanted Becca to end up with Interpol guy. If no second season pick up, would like to see a made-for-TV movie or similar for closure.