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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Awesome show! Bring it back. Who do these people survey when they do the ratings? I’ve never been asked as several of my friends I polled!
I cannot believe this terrific show was canceled! They say because of low viewership…which proves to me that the American public is so used to “pablum” on the TV that people would chose to watch something else instead of one of the best shows that has been on in years…like watching a movie set in Europe!
I can’t believe “Missing” got such low ratings. It was the best show on TV!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very, very disappointed. This was the best show last year. It brought my whole family together, we all loved it. It left us on the edge of our seats every week, gave us something in common to talk about (which is not easy with a 12 yr old and a 16 yr old). Please, Please, Please BRING THIS SHOW BACK.
It was the best show of the season. Loved it. Very dissappointed that it was cancelled.
Our family watched this show every week; I can’t believe it was cancelled. My kids are extremely disappointed. Please bring it BACK!!!
Please bring it back, if not on ABC then on another channel. There hasn’t been a real thriller since “24” and “Prison Break.” This was a very poor decision on behalf of the network.
I cannot believe these idiots would cancel such a suspenseful show. Each episode left you wanting more. Soon all tv will be is reality garbage. I won’t watch any reality junk. Bring back the good shows.
This was a top-notch show. Why not put it on another channel since ance seems hell bent to jump on the “reality” show bandwagon. Enough of these stupid ass
Bring the show back. We have been waiting for series 2 to begin.
My wife and I have been waiting for weeks for series 2 to start, only to hear that it won’t be on any more. Please , can it be shown on another channel. Shame on you for taking it off.
Bring back for at least 1 more season. Lets give a chance.please
This was the best show on television since JAG. The storyline was excellent and the plot in each episode was gripping. I couldn’t wait for the following week, and often watched it again OnDemand to go back to look for clues leading to the next episode. I am not sure what other shows were running at the same time, but it is truly a loss. What made me watch this show was the movie, “Taken” with Liam Neesam. As more of our college kids go study abroad, they should be aware of all dangers that exist. (And it made me… Read more »
My 12 year old daughter and I loved the show. That was the one show we looked forward to watching each week. It was our show. I am so disappointed!
BRING IT BACK
its such a good show why would you cancle it i am verrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyy upset with abc family i will never watch a show on your channel again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! unless it comes back. why would you end it were becca get hurt in the car but is still alive????