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 disappointing is that. My entire family watched it. They should have gotten ride of some of the reality shows. There’s so many of them.
I think it was not left on long enough everyone I talked to that didn’t watch it. Got hooked on it as soon as they saw it. I can’t believe it’s over. It was one of the only shows I watched faithfully.
Dear Anonymous, I have exactly the same feeling ” it was the only series I looked forward for each next episode” (Since CSI Las Vegas with Grison). Bad decision ABC!
VERY disappointed that the show was canceled! One of the best shows last season. My whole family enjoyed watching which isn’t an easy task at times. I hope they reconsider. Perhaps it’s because Missing had a slow start, but it was better than most out there.
Missing was a fabulous show. Great story line, actors and scenery…WOW! Could we please dump some of this horrible reality stuff and get more good series like this one. Hope one of the other networks are smarter than ABC and pick it up. My family and many others I have talked to are sick about this one being cancelled. What a season cliff hanger. I couldn’t wait for season 2 to begin….am so very disappointed.
I’m SO disappointed that “Missing” isn’t renewed for next year! It was a fantastic show!!
Unbelievable! The best suspense series ever. Kept us waiting for what would happen next. Best scenes in Europe ever. Seriously???? Bring it backkkkk
ABC executives why don’t you take off the garbage reality shows and leave Missing
on the air, only one of the best shows I have seen in years and one of the only ones I
gave my time to. You need to get some better people working for you.
What a surprise! The best show on TV in that season is cancelled. Guess it wasn’t raunchy enough for America. Oh well, I hope a cable network picks it up and crushes ABC in the ratings. ABC…another reason we went to the full satellite service. Will we ever find out what happened to Becca?
I cant believe Missing is canceled!! I love this show!! I was looking forward to a new season, you left us in suspense of who took Becca, you have to bring it back!!
I am disappointed that Missing was cancelled! My family and I really enjoyed this T.V. Show, I looked forward to Thursday evenings to watch this thrilling show. There never was a dull moment. Please put this show back on. Thanks
I don’t believe that the show is cancelled. I am shocked. It was a great story, alot of action and the actors were great. What a disappointment.
I watched it and loved it so much! It was a very good thriller and after each episode you can’t wait to see the next. Please bring it back!!!
what idiots cancel the best show on tv? I actually took and made time on thursday to watch Missing! I have not cared about TV since the Missing series started! ABC YOU SUCK! Why would you do something so stupid????????Someone else needs to put Missing on come on CBS NBC FOX or even USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The whole family loved the show and couldn’t wait for the next episode! I got so many people hooked on the show and now I feel terrible that they will be so disappointed as well!
I loved the show. I am very disappointed it is canceled.