Missing (American TV series)
Missing is an American mystery thriller drama television series starring Ashley Judd, Cliff Curtis, and Sean Bean. The series aired on ABC from March 15 to May 17, 2012. It was announced on May 17, 2011, that the show would be part of ABC's midseason lineup for 2012. A total of ten episodes were ordered for its first and only season. ABC canceled the series on May 11, 2012, prior to the airing of its final episode.
Missing received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2012: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score).
Plot
The series follows Rebecca "Becca" Winstone, a widow and retired CIA agent raising her 18-year-old son, Michael. In 2001, Becca and her husband, Paul Winstone, were active CIA operatives when Paul was killed in a car bombing, an event witnessed by their young son. A decade later, Michael is accepted into a summer architecture program in Rome, Italy. Though initially reluctant, Becca agrees to let him go.After more than a week with no contact from Michael and receiving a call from the school stating that he has moved out of his dorm, Becca travels to Rome to investigate. Her search leads her into a web of international conspiracy involving the CIA and revelations that her husband may still be alive. Becca enlists the help of Interpol agent Giancarlo Rossi, a former lover, to aid in her mission. As they search for Michael, he forms an alliance with Oksana, a Russian girl he befriends while trying to evade his captors.
Cast and characters
Main
- Ashley Judd as Rebecca "Becca" Winstone
- Cliff Curtis as Agent Dax Miller
- Sean Bean as Paul Winstone
- Nick Eversman as Michael Winstone
- Adriano Giannini as Giancarlo Rossi
- Tereza Voříšková as Oksana
Recurring
- Keith Carradine as Martin Newman, Becca's former CIA trainer and mentor; he is also Michael's godfather. He is now a best selling author of espionage novels, one of which contains Rick Castle's endorsement on the cover.
- Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Dresden, Becca's business partner and close friend.
- Laura Donnelly as Violet Heath, a member of Miller's CIA team.
- Gina McKee as Jamie Ortega, CIA director in charge of Dax's station, based in Washington D.C.
- Jason Wong as Fitzpatrick, a member of Miller's CIA team.
- Jessica Boone as Rabia, a CIA computer technician.
- Karel Roden as Viktor Azimoff, a former Russian agent.
- Nikola Navratil as Maxim Azimoff, a professional hit man and Viktor's son.
International broadcasts
| Country | Channel | Premiere date |
| AXN | August 8, 2012 | |
| AXN | March 20, 2012 | |
| AXN | April 19, 2012 | |
| AXN | August 28, 2012 | |
| AXN | March 15, 2012 | |
| Seven Network | May 1, 2012 | |
| Eén | February 17, 2015 | |
| CTV, Z | March 15, 2012 | |
| Kanal 5 | December 2, 2012 | |
| France 4 | February 7, 2013 | |
| VOX | November 4, 2013 | |
| STAR World | March 11, 2012 | |
| YES | April 5, 2012 | |
| Rai | January 11, 2013 | |
| Dlife | August 25, 2012 | |
| TV3 Lithuania | March 14, 2013 | |
| TV2 | June 14, 2013 | |
| OSN | ||
| Net5 | January 1, 2013 | |
 New ZealandNOROther mediaOn March 22, 2012, the Disney-ABC Television Group announced the release of Missing: The Complete First Season on DVD, scheduled for June 12, 2012, in the United States and its territories, Canada, and Bermuda. The release includes all ten episodes of the series, along with bonus features such as deleted scenes, bloopers, Production Journal: Istanbul, and Genesis Piece, a behind-the-scenes segment in which producers Ashley Judd and Gina Matthews discuss the making of the series with creator Greg Poirier. |