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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SAD TO READ IT IS NOT RETURNING, ALL THAT IS ON ARE THOSE STUPID REALITY SHOWS. NOT HAPPY YOU DIDNT GIVE IT MUCH OF A CHANCE
I rarely watch TV series but this one got me (and my kids) hooked from the very first episode. We hope there is a second season, especially the way it ended with Becca going missing. Bring it back and get ride of those shallow reality tv shows.
wow it was the best show, its was like 24 with kifer sutherland full of action. the show does nt even have a chance to prouve it self .sorry too let go
I love this show. Bring it back.
I can’t believe there wont be a 2nd season.. especially how the finale ending left it open to continue. At times the show was slow moving but it always made me wait with anticipation for the next episode. Maybe another network will pick it up. Why don’t I ever get asked to rate tv shows
I can’t believe you canceled this show! This was the best show on TV! It reminded me of ’24’ because of all the action, twists and turns. Hopefully Fox will pick up this show on their network. I’m very disappointed with ABC for canceling this. Please bring this show back!!!!!!!
I love Ashley Judd and this was a take off on others but I enjoyed the show and sorry it was cancelled. It did make you ponder about sending your children abroad and their safety.
So upset and disappointed the show was cancelled. Was looking forward to the 2nd season. To many realities shows… Blah blah blah! Bring Missing back!
I LOVED THIS SHOW.. I don’t think it got a fair chance..
Sorry to see it go.. smh..
This is the pits..you end 24 and now this. I am not happy with you! Reality tv is not the answer!
I loved this show. It had a female lead, a very hands on Ashley Judd, intrigue, mystery and action different many typical male-centered shows. It had international appeal with lots of locale changes and interesting locales . The actors had about 20 different accents dependent upon the episode with an international cast. I thought it was appealing, I watched it with anticipation and zeal, thought Ashley Judd did some courageous acting and had a great role. I’m disappointed “Missing” has not been renewed. I considered it to be exceptional TV.
I am very disapointed that they cancelled the show I looked forward to watching it every week with my kids, I really wanted to see what happened to Beca. They should cancel some of the reality shows- sick to my stomach with them- and put back some great shows like Missing.
OMG– I loved that show and looked forward to it every thursday -even my husband was so hooked. i am soory to see it cancelled. was so looking forward to season #2. disappointed– montana
I know it’s such an emotionally charged subject and people are already scared enough for the safety of their kids, that a lot of us moms didn’t want to watch. It’s too upsetting and scary a topic. I’m sure for what it was, it was beautifully done; just too unsettling and for some of us, traumatic.
I am really upset about this, It is one of the better shows. I wish we had more power to the get the show back on the air.