Starz to Launch All Episodes of ‘The Missing’ Season at Once

Starz will make available to its subscribers all eight episodes of its sophomore drama series The Missing when the show launches Feb. 12, network officials said.

The Missing is the third series that Starz has offered up to its subscribers for binge viewing, following The Girlfriend Experience and Flesh and Bone, said network officials. All eight episodes of The Missing will be available via the Starz app and on Starz On Demand beginning Feb. 12, said the network.

“The Starz series The Girlfriend Experience and Flesh and Bone experienced considerable growth in binge watching over the course of their seasons, and we believe the same success will hold true for The Missing,” said Starz president and CEO Chris Albrecht in a statement. “The thriller aspect of the season is such an adrenaline rush, that we believe many viewers will want to watch more than one episode at a time. It’s truly addictive storytelling.”

In addition, Starz will offer a sneak preview of The Missing’s premiere episode on Feb. 6 during the network’s free preview weekend, said the network.  The episode will also be available to Starz subscribers beginning Feb. 6 prior to its premiere on the linear channel via the Starz app and Starz On Demand as well as online at Starz.com, said network officials.

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