Starz Sets Date For 'The Missing'

Starz has scheduled The Missing, its new eight-episode psychological thriller, to debut on Saturday, November 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. 

The series focuses on Tony Hughes (James Nesbitt)'s attempt to locate his son, who suddenly and mysteriously disappears during a family trip to France. Hughes' wife Emily is portrayed by Frances O'Connor, with Tcheky Karyo playing a local police detective. 

The series was directed by Tom Shankland and written by Harry Williams and Jack Williams. It was produced for Starz by New Pictures and Company Pictures in association with Two Brothers Pictures and Playground. In addition to its Starz premiere, the series is slated to air on BBC One in the UK later this fall.