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Absentia

2017TV-MA3 seasons7.2 / 10

A missing FBI agent reappears six years after being declared dead.

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Synopsis

A missing FBI agent reappears six years after being declared dead.

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About Absentia

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Cast

Stana KaticEmily Byrne

Patrick HeusingerNick Durand

Neil JacksonJack Byrne

Matthew Le NevezCal Isaac

Natasha LittleJulianne Gunnarsen

Angel BonanniTommy Gibbs

Ralph InesonAdam Radford

Christopher ColquhounAgent Derek Crown

Credits

Created by: Matthew Cirulnick, Gaia Violo
Written by: Matthew Cirulnick, Brendan Kelly, Samantha Corbin-Miller, Logan Slakter, Antoinette Stella, Kate Powers, Gaia Violo, Elaina Perpelitt, Julia Cooperman, Milla Bell-Hart

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 30
Original language: English

Networks & production

Prime Video
AXN
Masha Productions
Media Brat ProductionsCanada
Bizu Productions

Themes

exploitationfbiinvestigationlost wifemissing personslasher

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Comeback

Sep 25, 201751m7.7 / 10

After years of assuming FBI Agent Emily Byrne was a possible victim of serial killer Conrad Harlow, she is miraculously returned to her family. Emily, however, has to struggle with the mysteries of her captivity and the fact that everyone has moved on without her. Investigating Emily’s disappearance, her husband Nick Durand detects a connection between Emily and a sex trafficker Robert Semerov, who has negative feelings about Emily. When the FBI traces the sex trafficker, suspicion suddenly moves to Emily. Is she still the same person they knew?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Gaia VioloGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Ruby Bentall, Richard Brake, Chipo Chung, Amber Agar, Dan Cade, Lydia Leonard

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Episode 2

Reset

Sep 25, 201743m7.7 / 10

Emily’s alleged serial killer, Conrad Harlow, is being released from jail, and Emily has not come close to solving the mystery of her kidnapping and time in captivity. As Emily struggles to return to normal life, a witness turns up and reinforces the suspicions of Emily. Emily denies the suspicions and is sure the witness is lying and was forced into making a false statement, maybe by someone in the FBI. Will Emily and Nick be able to find out the truth before Emily is again torn from her family?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Matthew CirulnickGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, David Coburn, Alexandra Weaver, Richard Brake, Chipo Chung, Amber Agar, Lydia Leonard

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Episode 3

The Emily Show

Oct 2, 201746m7.8 / 10

When the testifying witness against Emily is murdered, all signs suggest that the murder was committed by Emily. While Tommy Gibbs and the Boston Police Chief are accusing Emily, she and Nick look for an FBI agent who forced the witness to lie. For Emily, there is suspicion that this agent is the one responsible for her abduction.

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Elaina PerpelittGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Richard Brake, Chipo Chung, Amber Agar, Dan Cade, Lydia Leonard, Tanya Moodie

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Episode 4

Me You Him Me

Oct 9, 201742m7.7 / 10

The evidence against Emily is too much for the FBI and Boston Police Department to ignore, so they ask her to turn herself in. In the midst of chaos, old feelings come to the surface between Nick and Emily. Emily decides she would rather flee and try to solve the mystery that is ruining her life. Can Emily save her relationship with Flynn? Is it possible for agent Adam Radford to solve this mystery? Can Nick trust Emily anymore?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Antoinette StellaGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, David Coburn, Richard Brake, Chipo Chung, Amber Agar, Dan Cade, Lydia Leonard

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Episode 5

Dig

Oct 16, 201743m7.7 / 10

When Detective Gibbs and Nick find an FBI agent who appears to have been murdered by Emily, the hunt for her goes up to a new level. With the help of a clue given to her by Adam Radford, Emily tries to tie all the threads while evading arrest. Nick tries to reconcile with Alice's betrayal. Can Emily save herself? Can Nick keep his family together?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Kate PowersGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Luke Cousins, Nick Cornwall, Richard Brake, Amber Agar, Daniela Doichinova, Logan Wong

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Episode 6

Nobody's Innocent

Oct 23, 201742m7.7 / 10

Emily avoids arrest and finds another trace of the investigation. But with the disturbing new evidence, Emily begins to suspect one of her loved ones. Unfortunately, he is the only person who can help Emily figure out the case. Could it be just a little paranoia from Emily, or does she not have anyone to turn to?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Matthew CirulnickGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Nathan Cooper, Nick Cornwall, Mitchell Mullen, Chipo Chung, Amber Agar, Borislava Stratieva

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Episode 7

A & B

Oct 30, 201743m7.4 / 10

Jack helps save Emily’s life and finds a startling connection with Emily’s childhood. Emily discovers secrets from the past that relate to a childhood friend, Charles. Meanwhile, Tommy arrests Jack for helping Emily. Alice confronts Nick, which puts both her and Flynn in danger.

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Antoinette StellaGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Kok-Hwa Lie, Chipo Chung, Paul Courtenay Hyu, Amber Agar, Dan Cade, Lydia Leonard

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Episode 8

Brave Boy

Nov 6, 201743m7.7 / 10

Alice and Flynn are abducted by a mysterious person. Nick suspects that Emily was the one who kidnapped his family and desperately tries to find them. A reporter assaults Jack every time she wants to get exclusive information. Emily tries to get answers from Charles, but has to flee when Nick tries to arrest her. How will the couple act when they meet again?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Elaina PerpelittGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Kok-Hwa Lie, Ruby Bentall, Paul Courtenay Hyu, Amber Agar, Ricky Champ, Samantha Coughlan

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Episode 9

Child's Play

Nov 13, 201745m7.8 / 10

Emily is able to retrieve more information from Charles and hopes that this will be a breakthrough in her research. Will this lead to Flynn? Will she discover the identity of who is after her? Will Tommy and Nick catch Emily and end the case that consumed the former agent’s life?

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Kate PowersGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Richard Brake, Chipo Chung, Ricky Champ, Lydia Leonard, Borislava Stratieva, Sasha Waddell

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Episode 10

Original Sin

Nov 20, 201740m7.7 / 10Finale

Tommy makes a new discovery that puts a new light on the investigation. Emily's past faces the present when she finally meets her captor, and will be like the mouse and the cat. When Nick gets hurt, Emily has to face several situations to save the ones she wants.

Directed by Oded RuskinWritten by Matthew Cirulnick, Gaia VioloGuest stars Christopher Colquhoun, Patrick McAuley, Kok-Hwa Lie, Richard Brake, Amber Agar, Ricky Champ, Samantha Coughlan, Lydia Leonard

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

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