The Missing is a British anthology drama written by brothers Harry and Jack Williams. First broadcast in the UK on BBC One in 2014, and in the United States on Starz. The first eight-part series is about the search for a missing boy in France, starring Tchéky Karyo as Julien Baptiste, the French detective who leads the case, with James Nesbitt and Frances O'Connor as the boy's parents. The second eight-part series is about a missing girl in Germany. Tchéky Karyo returns as Julien Baptiste, with David Morrissey and Keeley Hawes as the girl's parents. Both series received positive reviews, with critics praising the cast, especially Tchéky Karyo's performance, leading to a spin-off series titled Baptiste.