The series is centred on Jess Mastriani, played by
Caterina Scorsone, a woman in her twenties who receives
psychic abilities after being hit by
lightning. She is employed by a special
FBI Task Force because she has
visions which, once interpreted, contain clues that will help her find missing people. The series initially starred
Gloria Reuben as Brooke Haslett, Jess's skeptical partner. Other stars of the series during its first season included
Justina Machado as Sunny Estrada, and
Dean McDermott as Alan Coyle.
Alberta Watson appeared in the pilot as Jess' mother, however; the part was later recast and Watson did not appear on the show again. In the second season, significant changes, including casting, were made. The show was completely retooled. Jess's partner was changed to Nicole Scott, portrayed by
Vivica A. Fox. Taking Sunny's place was
Mark Consuelos, and
Justin Louis assumed the role of the Assistant Director John Pollock. Jess's psychic powers remained important, but more focus was given to the other characters. The series finale aired on February 5, 2006 alongside the show's partner
Strong Medicine and, in April 2006, it was revealed that
Missing had been cancelled after a successful three-year, fifty-six-episode run. Lifetime said the show had "run its course." ==Cast==