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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So we finally get a great show to look forward to each week that has a great story line and you cancel it? So disappointed!!! My husband and I love this show please reconsider!!!!!
This has been one of the most gripping, edge-of-the-seat shows in a long time and I hate to see that it’s being cancelled. Same thing with the River. Is anyone tracking dvd recordings? Because of the timing, I usually have to record it and watch it later. Do better, Networks!
Who makes these decisions? Are they retarded? Missing must be the best
Show I’ve seen in a few years. It didn’t even get a chance! C’mon
People…vote to keep it. Time to tell all those idiots who make these
choices to bugger off! How about asking what the viewers want cause it’s not
Reality shows…we’re sick of them! Missing is fantastic! Give your head
a shake!
You must be joking! Finally a show that is amazing happens and what!
Cancelled!! We don’t need another reality show! We want missing to stay!
It’s excellent!
I was so into that show. There is very little that draws me in on TV anymore but this certainly did. I loved Ashley Judd in it, the story lines and the characters. What a shame that reality TV shows get so many viewers, and mindless ones at that. Why can’t they consider a different night/time slot?
How did they cancel this show over Scandal? Seriously? That show is terrible. Missing was one of the most intriguing shows on TV, great writing, great cast. ABC once again makes a stupid decision based on their own bad choices. I agree with a different time slot, also having a midseason start probably hurt them too. Had they started it in the fall it would have done a lot better I think. I agree they should hang on to it. Every year they cancel a great show and start a whole new group of stupid shows that ultimately get cancelled.… Read more »
Loved the show but I agree that the story line was limited…..how long could it go on?
Ashley Judd mentioned in an interview she did in toronto that 10 wks was probably it…..
I can’t believe this show is being cancelled. My granddaughter and I can hardly wait until Thursday nights to see this show. What a shame.
I told my daughter when they first came out with this show that if the son stayed Missing for more than a few episodes that the show would be Canceled….Because people what to see SOMETHING Good to happen and the show just kept getting worse….I almost stopped watching…..
Sorry but it’s True…..
What a waste ! Maybe before cancellation another time slot would have been a better choice. This show kept the viewers on edge watching to see all the stunts and action unfold. Great actors, writers all waste. Before spending tons of money on a new show or idea for a show maybe try another day and time slot.
The best show on TV. Should not be cancelled. Such a good plot, intrigue and action. They keep all the dumb stuff for mindless idiots and get rid of the shows that have some intellect. It is so sad for smart people. Absolutely love this show. You dummy be happy because all of your shows are still on.
I thought missing was one of the best shows on tv. I hate to see it go. Ashley Judd did such an outstanding job. I guess they will replace or with another crappy reality show. It was like watching a mini movie every week.
So sad.
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This show rocks!!! I wasn’t suprised about the cancellation as the show was in the same time slot as American Idol. Who’s brilliant idea was that?
Please reconsider this ridiculous decision to cancel Missing, the best show on TV!!!!!! So upset, Love this show and Ashley Judd is amazing in it.
I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS! I look forward every week to watching this show. It is one of the best shows on TV. I hope they rethink this!