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
Dory wakes up to a terrifying new reality, while Portia, Elliott, and Drew grow impatient with their seemingly AWOL “friend.”
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Casey Jane Ellison, Larry Owens, Cole Escola, Charlie Covey, Jane Gabbert, Paul O'Brien, Dan Carolan, Conor William Wright
Episode 2
Dory tries to break out of her felt prison, Drew starts a new life at a theme park, Portia auditions for the film adaption of the trial, and Elliott reconsiders his political beliefs for a chance to host his own talk show.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Christina LeeGuest stars Peter Grosz, Joey Slotnick, Anthony Atamanuik, Alli Brown, Tyler Bourke, Jeff Kim, Makia Martin, Timiki Salinas
Episode 3
Dory escapes, Drew’s past resurfaces, Portia meets her movie’s director, and Elliott embraces his new role at the network.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Emily HellerGuest stars Charles Dumas, Mehran Khaghani, Ann Dowd, Tami Sagher, Rebecca Robles, Nick Reynolds, Drew Droege, Sam Pancake
Episode 4
Chip drags Dory back to the house, where a nosy Paula Jo awaits. Drew rushes back to New York after seeing something strange on social, Portia has a bleak first day on set, and Elliott gains even more notoriety.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Jordan FirstmanGuest stars Christopher McDonald, Ann Dowd, Busy Philipps, Jennifer Lafleur, Tami Sagher, Benito Skinner, Bregje Heinen, Justin Marcel McManus
Episode 5
Chip feeds Dory his own version of the events that brought them together, while the gang takes a closer look into Dory’s absence.
Directed by John LeeWritten by Andrew Pierce Fleming, Matt KrieteGuest stars Andre Hyland, Olivia Kinter, Robert G. McKay, James P. Rees, Paco Tolson, Cole Escola, Ron Livingston, Phoebe Tyers
Episode 6
Dory’s finally at peace in her new home – but she doesn’t quite feel like herself anymore. The gang’s search takes them to the Lil Sticky’s factory, where owners Richard and Gertrude give them the red-carpet treatment.
Directed by John LeeWritten by Starlee KineGuest stars Deborah Rush, Theodore Bouloukos, John LaGioia, Griffin Dunne, Ruby McCollister, Rebecca Robles, Jeffery Self, Cole Escola
Episode 7
The real Lylah appears, and the gang finally gets a solid lead on Dory’s whereabouts.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Andrew Pierce Fleming, Matt KrieteGuest stars Griffin Dunne, Matt Barats, M. Grace Sutton, Ruby McCollister, Susan Sarandon, Jeffery Self, Cole Escola
Episode 8
After bringing her family to financial ruin, Chantal is inspired to tell her life story. Dory sees something on TV that reminds her who she is.
Directed by Alia ShawkatWritten by Starlee KineGuest stars Lillias White, Dan Klein, Jason Kravits, Sarah Burkhalter, Wali Collins, Patricia R. Floyd, Charles Rogers, R.L. Stine
Episode 9
After rescuing Dory, the gang’s left wondering if it was all worth it. Drew gets a huge surprise, and Chip finds the answers he's been searching for.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Rebecca Robles, Susan Sarandon, Kristen Buckels Cantrell, Sydney Mae Díaz, Nick Reynolds, Uly Schlesinger, Cole Escola, Charlie Covey
Episode 10
The gang gets some much-needed closure.
Directed by Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet BlissWritten by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles RogersGuest stars Brandon Micheal Hall, Alix Elias, Sam Morjaria, Dan Robert, Connor Ratliff, Jacqueline Antaramian, Ramsey Faragallah, James Young
Episode information updated Jul 23, 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
