Mysteries of the Missing

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  • TV-PG
  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 7.0  (105)

Mysteries of the Missing is a captivating television series produced by Science Channel, which premiered in 2017. The show aims to unravel and examine some of the world's perplexing and mystifying disappearances. It combines scientific exploration and analysis with dramatic reenactments to bring the viewers as close as possible to the events in question. Each episode focuses on a different mystery and involves several experts who investigate the subject from different angles.

Terry O'Quinn, famously known for his role in the hit television series Lost, serves as the show's host, bringing his expertise and charisma to the show. Additionally, the show features world-renowned experts and researchers in the fields of science, history, and technology, including the likes of James Meigs, a former editor-in-chief of Popular Mechanics Magazine, and Andrew Gough, a researcher, writer, and archaeologist.

The dedication of the Mysteries of the Missing team to unraveling complex and, in some cases, dangerous mysteries is evident. The topics range from legendary disappearances spanning hundreds of years, such as Amelia Earhart, to modern, more recent vanishing cases with no clear explanation, such as the sudden disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

The reenactments used in the series often include actors and jaw-dropping effects to immerse the viewer in the mystery fully. However, the show's primary focus is on the experts who explore each case in depth, deducing possible explanations while exploring every plausible scenario. The experts involved use the latest technologies and their expertise radically to piece together the facts and construct plausible theories.

Mysteries of the Missing allows the audience to engage their minds and follow the work of the experts with well-structured narratives that push the viewers to observe and ask questions. The show's goal is to open the conversations about the missing persons' cases and unexplainable events that most people have heard about but know very little. The team of experts does not only rely on traditional investigative methods but also incorporates the latest innovative technology, taking the findings to the cutting edge. The series employs technology like radar, remote sensing, and satellite imaging to create a new perspective to how the world is viewed when investigating a mysterious disappearance.

Mysteries of the Missing is formatted with an open-minded scope that allows for hyper-realism when telling these stories. One particularly intriguing episode recounted the mysterious disappearance of a group of hikers in the Siberian wilderness. The show examined the facts as well as the myths and legends surrounding the area, presented alternative theories that gave an idea of what happened when the hikers wandered off the path. The experts involved offered intelligent explanations through thorough analysis, including reconstructing a complete replica of the human body for an experiment to prove their point.

The format of Mysteries of the Missing, coupled with the professionalism and dedication of each expert involved, sets it apart from other shows in its genre. The show's objective is to take the audience through a rational process of investigating unexplainable cases, without being far-fetched or exploiting the misfortunes of the affected families. The Mysteries of the Missing is a fascinating show that provides an informative and enthralling experience for lovers of mysteries, with each episode providing an insight into the mysteries while demanding that one formulated their own opinion.

In conclusion, Mysteries of the Missing is an amazing and thought-provoking show that should be on the list of must-watch for people who love to solve puzzles and to learn through scientific exploration. The show creates a unique blend of dramatic storytelling, reenactments, and serious investigation, which keeps the viewer engaged from beginning to end. The show's cast and crew deserve applause for the dedication and presenting the case's facts in an impeccably researched and meticulous manner. The readers should watch it for themselves to experience the thrill of this fantastic exploration of the world's iconic missing cases.

Mysteries of the Missing is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on August 26, 2017.

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Flight of Terror
8. Flight of Terror
October 14, 2017
In 2009 a routine Air France flight goes missing. Investigators discover this tragedy might not be a one-off. And in Siberia a huge area of forest is devastated. But whatever caused the damage has completely vanished.
Sinkhole/Roanoke
7. Sinkhole/Roanoke
October 7, 2017
In 2013 a Florida man is in bed when his room is swallowed by the Earth. Could a rare and unpredictable kind of sinkhole be to blame? A whole colony of people vanish without trace from the island of Roanoke. New evidence may reveal their fate.
Lost Colony of Roanoke
6. Lost Colony of Roanoke
September 30, 2017
The Roanoke colony vanishes without a trace, and centuries later, it remains one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries; but new evidence might at last reveal its fate; after a man is swallowed by earth, experts wonder if a sinkhole is to blame.
Flight 19/Lost Tribes
5. Flight 19/Lost Tribes
September 23, 2017
5 planes vanish in the Bermuda Triangle. New science suggests a strange geological force is responsible. And in the Amazon jungle satellites are revealing lost tribes, but others can't be detected. In a connected world how can they remain missing?
El Dorado/Viking Sunstone
4. El Dorado/Viking Sunstone
September 16, 2017
New remote sensing technology is revealing long lost cities in inhospitable jungle. Could El Dorado be next? And a crystal is found on a shipwreck. Is it the missing technology that enabled the Vikings to discover America centuries before Columbus?
Ghost Ship of the Desert
3. Ghost Ship of the Desert
September 9, 2017
A huge cargo ship suddenly vanishes with 27 crew members on board; new evidence suggests the culprit may be a mythical rogue wave; recently discovered evidence could prove the existence of a ghost ship in the California desert.
Atlantis
2. Atlantis
September 2, 2017
Atlantis is one of the most famous disappearances of all time. After thousands of years, state-of-the-art technology might finally be able to crack this ancient mystery. And after nine hikers die in a gruesome cold case, new science provides a hot lead.
Malaysian Airlines Flight 370
1. Malaysian Airlines Flight 370
August 26, 2017
The first episode chronicles the biggest aviation mystery of the 21st century, Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, and attempt to determine how something so closely monitored could simply vanish.
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Where to Watch Mysteries of the Missing
Mysteries of the Missing is available for streaming on the Science website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mysteries of the Missing on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Science Channel, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 26, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (105)