The Missing_
A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.
Created By
Harry Williams, Jack Williams
Network
BBC One
Episodes
16
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
The Missing has 2 seasons with 16 episodes spanning 2014-2016.
Rating
The Missing holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 287 votes.
Year context
The Missing first aired 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (2 seasons, 16 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Eden
Tragedy strikes when five-year-old Oliver goes missing on a family holiday to France.
02
Pray for Me
Tony's investigation gathers momentum as he finds the first bit of concrete evidence.
03
The Meeting
Progress into the case is initially slow but a shocking new lead emerges.
04
Gone Fishing
The stress of the reopening of the case takes a toll on Emily and Mark's relationship.
05
Molly
In 2006, Tony and Emily's pleas to reinvestigate a suspect again fall on deaf ears.
06
Concrete
In the present day, Tony and Julien make a breakthrough.
07
Return to Eden
Tony and Emily return to Chalons du Bois and their relationship thaws.
08
Till Death
The truth about Oliver's disappearance finally comes to light.
SEASON 2
01
Come Home
A woman, previously abducted, may hold the key to the location of another missing girl.
02
The Turtle and the Stick
After Alice returns to her home, the Websters struggle to deal with what she's suffered.
03
A Prison Without Walls
Julien visits the father of Sophie Giroux, but Remy isn't all that pleased to see him.
04
Statice
Gemma is forced to face up to the destruction wrought on her family.
05
Das Vergessen
Julien and Jorn's investigation leads them further into the murky underbelly of Eckhausen.
06
Saint John
Julien's health is failing, but he is still determined to track down the missing girl.
07
1991
Julien finally learns the truth behind Alice and Sophie's abduction.
08
The Mountain
Sam and Gemma are pulling together and join Julien in a desperate race against time.
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
16
Episodes
59 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Harry Williams
Creator
Jack Williams
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
AWARDS (1)
B
Golden Nymph for Best Mini Series
2015
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Missing about?
A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.
Where can I watch The Missing?
The Missing is available on Prime Video, Disney+, STARZ, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Missing have?
The Missing has 2 seasons with 16 episodes total.
Who created The Missing?
The Missing was created by Harry Williams and Jack Williams.
Who stars in The Missing?
The cast of The Missing includes David Morrissey, Keeley Hawes, Abigail Hardingham, Tchéky Karyo, Anastasia Hille.
What is the rating of The Missing?
The Missing has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 287 votes on TMDB.
Is The Missing still running?
The Missing has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Mystery
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