TV series
There's a difference between missing and lost.
A dark comedy about four self-absorbed twenty-somethings who become entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A dark comedy about four self-absorbed twenty-somethings who become entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.
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Episode 1
After finding the not-so-missing Chantal and killing the not-so-villainous Keith, the gang is faced with the horrifying task of trying to bury a body before the sun comes up.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Jon Bander, Abby C. Smith, Tomas Pais, Clare McNulty, Ron Livingston
Episode 2
The gang goes on a mission to cover up Keith's semi-accidental murder and return Chantal to her family, with just a few major roadblocks along the way.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Tomas Pais, Pat Bowie, Will Hines, Jenny L. Saldaña, Kevin Yamada, Connor Ratliff, James Young, Bonnie Milligan
Episode 3
Life after murder proves to be harder than expected as the friends readjust to their superficial Brooklyn lives.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Jordan Firstman, Starlee KineGuest stars Adrienne C. Moore, Rebecca Robles, Mathilde Dehaye, Kate Berlant, Edward Hibbert, Shacottha Fields, Kenneth Lee, Gerrard Lobo
Episode 4
The darkness creeps back in as Dory is confronted by Keith's ex-wife, Portia is cast in a play about the Manson Murders, Drew begins a long con to escape to China, and Chantal reveals a bit too much to Julian.
Directed by Lilly BurnsWritten by Anthony KingGuest stars Leonid Citer, Judy Del Giudice, Richard R. Henry, Hallie Haas, Bardia Salimi, Tyler Bunch, Michelle Sohn, Kate Berlant
Episode 5
The gang is invited to Chappaqua where they receive the key to the city for finding Chantal, while a police woman named Joy begins to uncover their tracks.
Directed by Michael ShowalterWritten by Christina LeeGuest stars Tyler Bunch, Ann Harada, Randall Marquez, Peter McNerney, Connor Ratliff, J. Smith-Cameron, Jennifer Kim, James Young
Episode 6
As Elliott descends into insanity, the gang turns their backs on Dory, who begins working with Julian at a political campaign.
Directed by Michael ShowalterWritten by Andrew Pierce Fleming, Matt KrieteGuest stars Suse Farley, Lisa Haas, Tobee Paik, Michelle Sohn, Phoebe Robinson, Brad Koed, Kate Berlant, Jessica Chaffin
Episode 7
While the gang's distance grows, Dory drops in on Keith's funeral, Drew investigates the threatening flowers left at his work, Portia severs ties with her mother, Elliott endures group therapy at rehab, and Julian realizes Mary may be an imperfect role model.
Directed by Michael ShowalterWritten by Sarah-Violet BlissGuest stars Phoebe Robinson, Jo Firestone, Jason Greene, Julian Hernandez, David Pittu, Shana Solomon, Jessica Chaffin, Patti Harrison
Episode 8
Dory and Drew receive a visit from Officer Joy Hartman, make a shocking discovery, meet up with Elliott, and make it to Portia's play on time.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Charles RogersGuest stars Brad Koed, Jimmy Palumbo, Gerardo Rodriguez, Charles Rogers, Lance Greene, Kate Berlant, Edward Hibbert, Shacottha Fields
Episode 9
The gang must get $60,000 to their blackmailer; Joy follows Fat Franky around town, which doesn't end as suspected.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Zuzanna Szadkowski, Ryan Thomas Bennett, Tony Cucci, Dierdre Friel, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Kim Ramirez, Graham Stevens, Tymberlee Hill
Episode 10
The gang ties up loose ends before facing the reality that they might go to jail by midnight, leaving it up to Dory to figure something out.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Charles Rogers, Michael Showalter, Scott Aiello, Andrea Cirie, Jordan Firstman, Carl Foreman Jr., Kenneth Lee, Gerrard Lobo
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Alia ShawkatDory Sief
John ReynoldsDrew Gardner
John EarlyElliott Goss
Meredith HagnerPortia Davenport
Brandon Micheal HallJulian Marcus
Rebecca RoblesCindy
Larry OwensRitchie
Kate BerlantNia
TBSUnited States
HBO Max
Jax MediaUnited States
Semi-Formal ProductionsUnited States
