The Missing

Genre: Crime

Description: A gripping British anthology crime drama that explores the devastating impact of missing children on families and communities. The first season follows Tony and Emily Hughes, whose five-year-old son Oliver disappears during a family vacation in France in 2006. Told through multiple timeframes, the series chronicles Tony's obsessive eight-year search for his son, which fractures his marriage and threatens to destroy his life. French detective Julien Baptiste leads the investigation, becoming equally consumed by the case even after retirement. The series masterfully weaves between past and present, revealing the psychological and emotional cost of loss, hope, and the struggle to let go. With outstanding performances from James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor, and Tchéky Karyo, this haunting thriller examines how tragedy can tear families apart while exploring themes of obsession, grief, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

8.2

Release Date: 2014-10-28