‘The Missing’ writers promise ‘an even bigger tale’ in Season 2

The writers of BBC One’s The Missing have revealed that the second season will be “even more ambitious”. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the abduction thriller’s first season concluded last week on BBC One. > Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. An eight-part second season with … >

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‘The Missing’ finale review: ‘Till Death’

The Missing’s finale of brings us to Russia, children being accosted by a hooded figure and a glimpse of that stick drawing with big ears. It’s a tantalising opener in an episode that, depending on which side of the fence you reside, either gives enough resolution to be satisfactory or delivers one twist too many … >

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‘The Missing’ Season 2 confirmed

The Missing will return to BBC One for a second season with “a new case”. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the abduction thriller’s eight-part first season concluded last night on BBC One. > Order The Missing on DVD on Amazon. Following the finale’s broadcast, a brief teaser … >

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‘The Missing’ episode guide

James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye) lead the cast of BBC One’s new eight-part relationship thriller, The Missing. > Order The Missing on DVD on Amazon. When five-year-old Oliver disappears while on holiday in France, it sets off a manhunt that will last for years and years to come. … >

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‘The Missing’ writers promise ‘closure’ in finale

The writers of BBC One’s The Missing have revealed that they feel “a responsibility” to provide viewers with closure in next week’s finale. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the eight-part abduction thriller has been airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One with around 7.7 million viewers tuning … >

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‘The Missing’ Episode 7 review: ‘Return to Eden’

Episode 7 of The Missing opens with a brand new family and a brand new tragedy. The disappearance of a French boy in Chalons du Bois in 2009 brings Olly’s unsolved disappearance back into the public consciousness, Tony and Emily’s grief is exposed anew and the strain on their marriage reaches its zenith. Back in … >

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‘The Missing’ to return for second season?

The writers of BBC One’s The Missing, Jack and Harry Williams, are apparently in talks with the BBC about making a follow-up. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the eight-part abduction thriller is currently airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One with around 7.7 million viewers tuning in … >

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‘The Missing’ Episode 6: ‘Concrete’ review

After last week’s dark discoveries, 2006’s Tony is trying to literally and metaphorically wash the blood from his hands, Emily’s visions of Oliver are becoming more frequent and we’re starting to see the beginnings of a relationship between her and Mark Walsh. In the present day, Tony, Emily and Julien are tracking down the mysterious … >

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‘The Missing’ Episode 5 review

This week’s cold open starts on a yacht; a woman we’ve never seen before is in the middle of the Indian Ocean and she seems to be having a great time. You’re going to want to hold on to the image of a gorgeous ocean and lovely sea breezes, because it’s pretty much the nicest … >

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‘The Missing’ Episode 4 review

As we reach the halfway point in BBC One’s The Missing, the spotlight shifts away from the Hughes family. We take our foot off the gas and have a look at some of our supporting characters. There have been more revelations from the video footage we saw at the end of last week’s instalment. In … >

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