Geofferson

An 8 episode "limited series" that airs simultaneously on BBC One in the UK (the BBC One schedule is a couple weeks ahead of Starz). Episode 3 aired on Starz this past weekend, though Starz makes each episode available 1 week early online.

Despite the tired genre and uninspired promotion (one can't but help associate it with AMCs/Netflix The Killing) its fresh take is both captivating and compelling thus far. Anyone else watching?

mcnabb

I've been watching this OnDemand as they have been posting the shows a week earlier then they premiere on Starz.

I have to say this isn't just a 'your son was kidnapped' type show, as there is ALOT more to it. I don't want to give anything away as I just watched the 4th episode, but its very well done.

Geofferson

Finally got around to watching the 3rd episode. Probably my favorite thus far. Both the raid and car chase were intense sequences and those final moments...heartbreaking to watch. Love this show.

IIG

Are people really not watching this? It is wonderful. James Nesbitt's work on this show is every bit as good as Matthew McConaughey's on True Detective, and I considered that tops for the year. I'm just glad the Golden Globes are at least recognizing that the series exists.

Grinding to a finish. I don't expect anything close to a positive, neat conclusion, as this doesn't seem to be the kind of show for that. I understand that it has already concluded in the UK, which makes me very leary of possible spoilers before the finale airs here.

DJariya

FYI
This was renewed for a 2nd season


I have Starz and have recorded every episode so far, just need to make the time to go through them. I should be able to finish it with the Holidays and less new programming airing right now.

Boondock Saint

Yeah watched the first episode but just got busy and haven't watched the rest.

Looking forward to Christmas break so I can watch this and at least The Affair (possibly catch up on S2 of Masters of Sex, final season of The Killing, and Marco Polo). Not a whole lot to do when I go back to my parents house for two weeks.

mcnabb

All of the episodes are up OnDemand, so I was able to watch the ending. Most of you probably haven't watched all 8 episodes yet, so I will put my thoughts up in spoilers.

Geofferson

^ Good to know about the OnDemand. Starz isn't airing a new episode this coming weekend. I just watched episode 6 last night (2 more to go). Might check them out via OnDemand.

alfredog1976

Just finished watching, great show and excellent acting, definitely one of the best TV shows of 2014

Geofferson

Finished this tonight. Really enjoyed the finale. Will save my thoughts since I suspect most plan to watch the final 2 episodes as they air. Overall, one of the top shows of 2014.

Coral

Just finished binge-watching the season over 2 days.

I have to say I was VERY impressed with this. It really was top-notch all the way around - writing, directing, acting, etc.

It's similar to The Killing (US version - first 2 seasons) in that we're following a story/puzzle trying to find out what happened to someone. I always found The Killing to be horribly written and ridiculous... but this show makes it truly a giant piece of shit. The difference is night and day. THIS is how you do it.

It's a shame this series wasn't on HBO, Showtime or AMC - it would've gotten a lot more attention.

I also believe it would've attracted more people by using a different name instead of "The Missing". It's too generic and has been used in a forgettable movie and TV series recently. When I first heard about it - I immediately thought it was a lame ABC/CBS/NBC thriller/drama.

Looking forward to Season 2.

creekdipper

Exceeded expectations in every way possible. Too bad it has received little attention.

zoomgirl

Loved it! Though the ending left me reeling.
With that being said, I have a coworker try to watch it and she said it was to confusing with the time jumping. Wow, some of my friends are super dense! LOL

mcnabb

I thought they did a good job with the time jumps. Most of the time, they would say '2006' or you would just notice the hair style changes in the characters. The husbands hair was more white, and the wife went from being a blonde to a brunette.

Coral

I agree. They did a really good job in making the characters look different in the different years - but still held back knowing that it was either only 3 or 8 years later, so they couldn't make them look too different.

Geofferson

Agreement here as well.

Dave99

Saw this thread a week or so ago, got intrigued. 3 episodes in, and this show is fantastic. Heavy, depressing, but the script & acting seem top notch. Kind of has a broadchurch feel to it, and as mentioned above leaves 'the killing' behind like the rotten piece of crap it was.