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.ABC Mid-Season Premieres: 'GCB', 'The River,' 'Missing,' "Work It,' 'Shark Tank,' 'Wipeout,' 'Celebrity Wife Swap,' 'Dancing With The Stars 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., and its final episode was broadcast on May 17, 2012.

Missing received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2012: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Judd), and Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score).

Plot The series follows Rebecca "Becca" Winstone (Ashley Judd), a widow and retired CIA agent raising her 18-year-old son, Michael (Nick Eversman). In 2001, Becca and her husband, Paul Winstone (Sean Bean), 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 (Adriano Giannini), a former lover, to aid in her mission. As they search for Michael, he forms an alliance with Oksana (Tereza Voříšková), 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.

Episodes

Accolades AwardDate of the ceremonyCategoryRecipientsResultPrimetime Emmy Awards23 September 2012Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieAshley JuddnomOutstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)Robert Duncan and Kim Planertnom

International broadcasts

Country Channel Premiere date AXN August 8, 2012 March 20, 2012 April 19, 2012 April 12, 2012 March 15, 2012 Seven Network May 1, 2012 Eén February 16, 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 April 30, 2012 Dlife August 25, 2012 TV3 Lithuania March 14, 2013 TV2 June 14, 2013 OSN (censored) Net5 January 1, 2013 TV ONE July 2, 2012 TVNorgeJune 12, 2012 FOX Asia April 15, 2012 Channel One August 5, 2012 TV JOJ October 14, 2012 MNET April 7, 2012 POP TV November 5, 2013 Kanal 5 March 18, 2012 MONO29 March 31, 2018 FOX January 9, 2013

Other media On 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.

Notes

The series had an early premiere in India on March 11, 2012 on STAR World.Star World brings ‘Missing’ to India ahead of the world , exchange4media.com.

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