Sam Webster (played by David Morrissey) is a protagonist in The Missing.
Father who lost his son Oliver in France in 2006. After eight years, he spots a boy wearing Oliver's distinctive scarf, partners with retired detective Julien Baptiste to reopen the case, and eventually discovers Oliver was killed shortly after disappearing. He refuses to accept the truth and continues searching despite his divorce. Gemma Webster (played by Keeley Hawes) appears in The Missing.
Alice Webster (played by Abigail Hardingham) appears in The Missing.
Julien Baptiste (played by Tchéky Karyo) appears in The Missing.
Retired detective who originally led the investigation into Oliver's disappearance. He partners with Oliver's father, persuades the police to reopen the case, recovers crucial evidence regarding a suspect's murder, and assists in uncovering the tragic truth about Oliver's fate. Celia Baptiste (played by Anastasia Hille) appears in The Missing.
Nadia Herz (played by Lia Williams) appears in The Missing.
Eve Stone (played by Laura Fraser) appears in The Missing.
Adrian Stone (played by Roger Allam) appears in The Missing.
The Missing (2014) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Sam Webster
(played by David Morrissey) — protagonist
Father who lost his son Oliver in France in 2006. After eight years, he spots a boy wearing Oliver's distinctive scarf, partners with retired detective Julien Baptiste to reopen the case, and eventual...
Gemma Webster
(played by Keeley Hawes) — supporting
Alice Webster
(played by Abigail Hardingham) — supporting
Julien Baptiste
(played by Tchéky Karyo) — supporting
Retired detective who originally led the investigation into Oliver's disappearance. He partners with Oliver's father, persuades the police to reopen the case, recovers crucial evidence regarding a sus...
Celia Baptiste
(played by Anastasia Hille) — minor
Nadia Herz
(played by Lia Williams) — minor
Eve Stone
(played by Laura Fraser) — minor
Adrian Stone
(played by Roger Allam) — cameo
Matthew Webster
(played by Jake Davies) — cameo
Key Relationships
Sam Webster → Alice Webster
(Parent-Child)
Gemma Webster → Alice Webster
(Parent-Child)
Sam Webster → Gemma Webster
(Spouses)
Julien Baptiste → Sam Webster
(Investigator-Father)
Julien Baptiste → Celia Baptiste
(Spouses)
Julien Baptiste → Adrian Stone
(Antagonist)
Julien Baptiste → Nadia Herz
(Colleagues)
Sam Webster → Matthew Webster
(Brothers)
Adrian Stone → Eve Stone
(Rivals)
Julien Baptiste → Eve Stone
(Informant)
Matthew Webster → Gemma Webster
(Friends)
Celia Baptiste → Nadia Herz
(Acquaintances)
Story Analysis
Overall narrative architecture across all 2 seasons
Plot Progression
Season 1: The Search Begins
Season 1: Fractures and Leads
Season 1: Resolution and Return
Season 2: Aftermath and New Threats
Season 2: Desperate Pursuit
Directed by Ben Chanan
The Missing (2014) · 7.2/10 · crime, drama, mystery
