The Missing, a highly rated BBC crime drama series, is available to stream on BBC iPlayer, drawing comparisons to hits like Broadchurch and Breaking Bad. The two-season anthology follows the harrowing searches for missing children in France and Germany, exploring the dark emotional toll on families.
Plot and Seasons
The first season, set in 2006 during the FIFA World Cup in France, focuses on the disappearance of a young boy, Oliver Hughes. James Nesbitt stars as his father Tony, alongside Frances O'Connor as his mother Emily. The second season, released two years later, shifts to Germany, where a missing British girl returns after years, starring David Morrissey and Keeley Hawes.
Critical Acclaim
The show boasts a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, with one viewer calling it "the closest thing to perfection I've seen on TV since Breaking Bad or The Wire." Another fan said, "I am enjoying Broadchurch, but I think this is even better. Totally absorbing." The series has been nominated for Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.
Streaming Details
Both seasons of The Missing are now streaming free on BBC iPlayer, offering viewers a binge-worthy experience filled with twists, powerful performances, and emotional storytelling.
