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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I am so sad that Missing has been cancelled. I planned my schedule around that evening. Never missed it! Any chance ABC would reconsider???
My family is disappointed that Missing will not be back. We were looking forward to see what was going to happen next. It left us sitting on the edge of our seats. We did’nt see that ending coming. We love all of Ashley Judd work, she is an amazing actress. Maybe ABC should cancel the Bachelor and Bachelorette. We are so tired of those shows. Missing was a new refreshing show. It has action, suspense just like the Bourne movies, but in a series. Please bring the Missing back.
OH YES, ONE MORE THING, I WILL NOT BE SUPPORTING ANYMORE ABC SHOWS, UNTIL MISSING RETURNS!!!!!!!
I AM SO DISAPPOINTED TO FIND OUT MISSING WAS CANCELED. THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST ACTION FILLED, SUSPENSEFUL DRAMAS I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF FOLLOWING. I WAS WAITING FOR THE NEW SEASON TO BEGIN, AND AS I DECIDED TO LOOK IT UP, I FIND, TO MY DISMAY, THEY’VE CANCELED. EVEN IF THE RATINGS WERE LOW, THIS SHOW WAS NOMINATED FOR AWARDS. IT WAS INTRIGUING, SUSPENSEFUL, AND I LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY WEEKS EPISODE. I GUESS, CHEESY COMEDY, PEOPLE PUTTING THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY FOR A FEW DOLLARS, AND TRASHY REALITY SHOWS MAKE BETTER T.V. THESE DAYS. I FOR… Read more »
I am very very dissapointed that their is no more Missing.
What a stuip way to finish it. It should have finished when they were altogether if there was not going to be any more.
It was a really great show and I know of 6 other people have said the same thing.
Very disappointed this show will not be aired this Fall. Enjoyed it very much. Finally something I really enjoyed watching, sick of all this Bachelor, Bachelorette crap! These reality shows are so over rated!
BRING MISSING BACK. IT IS A GREAT SHOW!
shame on ABC for canceling one of the best shows in a long time, yet they keep trash like Bachelor Pad going. It was a pleasure not to see someone rolling around on a bed in every scene & cringing at bad language. Missing is a great family show. Sure hope they change their mind & bring it back. I’m thinking about dropping ABC completley.
Disappointed. 🙁
I thought this show was great! It kept me interested more and more through every episode! I can not believe that it did as bad as they are saying in the ratings! There are so many crappy reality shows out there now, this was a very nice change of pace!
Another good show bites the dust- far and above most of the endless reality shows and repeats we mostly get on NZ TV
Should’ve never been cancelled!!!! What a great show!
Bring back the show it was great kept me on the edge of my seat you didn’t give it enough time!!!!!!!
My mom and I watched this show every Thursday, we were hooked from the very first episode and are now very disappointed they won’t be bringing it back.
ABC blows another one. Didn’t give it time. OK you want the instant cash of reality TV., good for you but at what expense?
Stopped watching NBC because of the Leno fiasco. Don’t make me stop watching ABC.
Cheers.