Missing
Missing

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Missing

2023
TV Show
Returning Series
21 Seasons
English

Missing, hosted by Alex Paen, is a weekly syndicated TV series in the United States profiling real cases of missing persons. The series debuted in 2003. According to the official website, as of October 2011, over 600 persons featured on Missing have been safely recovered.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users87%
Director: Nicholas D. Johnson and Will MerrickGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, June Allen, is desperate to reconnect with her estranged mother, Grace, who is traveling to Columbia with her new boyfriend. When Grace mysteriously disappears after her hotel checks out, June, stuck in Los Angeles, tries to find her using all the available digital tools at her disposal. She navigates through social media, government databases, and other online resources to locate her mother. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a complex web of secrets and danger that puts both her and her mother at risk.

Critical Reception

Missing was generally well-received by critics, who praised its innovative use of technology to tell a compelling thriller story. Audiences also found the film engaging, appreciating its suspenseful plot and the unique visual storytelling method. While some critics noted its reliance on digital tropes, the overall consensus was that it was a clever and effective standalone sequel to 'Searching'.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and immersive screenlife format.

  • Applauded for its suspenseful plot and effective use of digital storytelling.

  • Recognized as a strong, standalone sequel that expands on the 'Searching' formula.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspense and clever use of technology, with many highlighting its engaging mystery and surprising twists. Some viewers found the plot predictable at times, but the overall sentiment was positive, with a strong recommendation for its unique narrative approach.

Fun Fact

Missing is a standalone sequel to the 2018 film Searching, utilizing the same 'screenlife' narrative technique where the entire story unfolds on computer and phone screens.

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