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James Nesbitt’s mystery drama that’s one of BBC’s best has new streaming home after leaving Netflix

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After being removed from Netflix, the critically-acclaimed mystery drama The Missing, featuring James Nesbitt, has secured a new platform for streaming.

2014 marked the debut of BBC’s anthology series, where Trevor Nesbitt and Frances O’Connor portrayed the roles of a couple whose son had gone missing. The story unfolded as they sought help from detective Julien Baptiste (played by Tchéky Karyo), who assisted them in their search across France.

2016 saw the airing of the second season that continued the story of detective Baptiste, who delved into the mystery of a missing German girl’s case. In this investigation, we found David Morrissey and Keeley Hawes portraying the roles of the girl’s concerned parents.

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In the spin-off show Baptiste, Karyo will once more don the detective’s hat, a role he played from 2019 through 2021 for two seasons. His investigations led him on trips to various European cities like Amsterdam and Budapest.

Following its departure from Netflix at the start of this month, “The Missing” has relocated its streaming base to the UK and Ireland. Now, you can catch both seasons of this gripping crime series on Amazon’s Prime Video.

If you’re still uncertain, take a peek at the overwhelming praise that “The Missing” has received. The first season alone garnered a remarkable 91% positive feedback on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews.

In the second run, the show received an impressive 96% approval from 26 critics, while also resonating well with a broader audience. Each season garnered ratings of 89% and 91%, respectively.

According to Rotten Tomatoes’ overall review of the show, it praised the emotional depth and impactful acting, highlighting the clever storyline that creates suspense and intrigue, resulting in both gripping moments and stimulating speculation.

According to The Guardian, the second season of this show is both stylish and depressing, and they found it captivating right off the bat. Meanwhile, The Globe and Mail described it as a heavy, chilling, and deeply intricate crime series.

The New York Post found the second season exciting and mysterious by referring to it as a “fast-paced, intriguing puzzle,” while TIME Magazine considered the first season an excellent, quickly moving crime story.

The Missing is streaming on Prime Video.

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2025-04-23 15:49

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