Alert: Missing Persons Unit
{{Short description|2023 American crime drama series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
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- Scott Caan
- Dania Ramirez
- Ryan Broussard
- Adeola Role
- Graham Verchere
- Alisha-Marie Ahamed
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| country = United States
| language = English
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| num_episodes = 30
| list_episodes = List of Alert: Missing Persons Unit episodes
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- John Eisendrath
- Jamie Foxx
- Datari Turner
- J. R. Orci
- Adam Kane
- Michael Offer
- Carla Kettner
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| runtime = 44–45 minutes
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- Whale Productions
- Foxxhole Productions
- Danger Doll Productions
- Fox Entertainment
- Sony Pictures Television{{efn|Credited as Sony Pictures Television Studios in season 1.}}
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| network = Fox
| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|1|8}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2025|5|27}}
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Alert: Missing Persons Unit is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx. It premiered on Fox on January 8, 2023. The second season premiered on March 5, 2024. In May 2024, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on March 25, 2025. In June 2025, the series was canceled after three seasons.
Premise
Jason Grant (Caan) and Nikki Batista (Ramirez) investigate cases for the Philadelphia Police Department's Missing Persons Unit (MPU) while also trying to find out the truth about their missing son.
Cast and characters
=Main=
- Scott Caan as Detective Jason Grant, Nikki's ex-husband, who works in the Missing Persons Unit (MPU) with her to help people find their missing loved ones. He is a former private security contractor.
- Dania Ramirez as Captain Nicolina "Nikki" Batista (seasons 1–2; guest season 3), the commanding officer of the Missing Persons Unit, and Jason's ex-wife.
- Ryan Broussard as Detective Sergeant Michael "Mike" Sherman, a detective with the MPU and Nikki’s fiancé. He and Jason are partners.
- Adeola Role as Detective Kemi Adebayo, a detective with the MPU. She is a Shaman with multiple past lives who infuses her spirituality with her detective work.
- Graham Verchere as Lucas Hadley / Keith Grant (season 1)
- Alisha-Marie Ahamed as Wayne Pascal (seasons 2−3), an expert computer hacker under house arrest
=Recurring=
- Fivel Stewart as Sidney Grant (season 1; guest seasons 2–3), Jason and Nikki's daughter
- Petey Gibson as C Hemingway (season 1; guest seasons 2–3), the supervisor of the Missing Persons Unit's forensic imaging unit. He is a trans man who initially struggles with coming out.
- Elana Dunkelman as Rachel (season 1), a medical examiner
- Gil Bellows as Inspector Hollis Braun (season 2)
- Diana Bang as Helen Gale (seasons 2−3), a forensic scientist
- Reedan Elizabeth as MPU Officer Brooks (seasons 2−3)
- Megalyn Echikunwoke as Lieutenant Gabrielle Bennett (season 3), the new leader of the Missing Persons Unit
=Guest=
- Bre Blair as June Butler (season 1), Jason's girlfriend and business partner
- Conni Miu as Quinn Walker (season 1), Sidney's best friend
- Kendall Gender as Canary (season 2), a Drag Queen
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Chief Inspector Bill Houston (season 3), the interim leader of the Missing Persons Unit
Episodes
=Series overview=
{{Main|List of Alert: Missing Persons Unit episodes}}
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Production
=Development=
In March 2022, it was announced John Eisendrath and Sony Pictures Television had Alert in development at Fox with a script, format and back-up script commitment plus penalty.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=March 14, 2022 |title='The Blacklist' Showrunner John Eisendrath Extends Overall Deal With Sony Pictures Television; Sets 'Alert' Drama At Fox With Jamie Foxx As EP |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/john-eisendrath-overall-deal-sony-pictures-television-alert-fox-jamie-foxx-the-blacklist-1234976421/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012173745/https://deadline.com/2022/03/john-eisendrath-overall-deal-sony-pictures-television-alert-fox-jamie-foxx-the-blacklist-1234976421/ |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} In May of that year, it was announced Fox had given a straight-to-series order to Alert with Eisendrath to serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Fox Orders 'Alert' Missing Persons Drama Series From John Eisendrath & Jamie Foxx |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/alert-fox-missing-persons-drama-series-john-eisendrath-jamie-foxx-1235024479/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516183002/https://deadline.com/2022/05/alert-fox-missing-persons-drama-series-john-eisendrath-jamie-foxx-1235024479/ |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}
In March 2023, Fox renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on March 5, 2024.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Peter |date=March 23, 2023 |title='Accused' & 'Alert: Missing Persons Unit' Renewed for Season 2 st Fox |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/accused-alert-missing-persons-unit-renewed-season-2-fox-1235308339/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324035352/https://deadline.com/2023/03/accused-alert-missing-persons-unit-renewed-season-2-fox-1235308339/ |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=White |first=Peter |last2=Petski |first2=Denise |date=November 21, 2023 |title=Fox Midseason Premiere Dates: 'The Cleaning Lady', 'Alert' & 'Animal Control' Set March Return As 'Family Guy' Moves To Midweek Slot |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/fox-midseason-premiere-dates-schedule-1235633107/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202165216/https://deadline.com/2023/11/fox-midseason-premiere-dates-schedule-1235633107/ |archive-date=December 2, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2023 |website=Deadline}} In May 2024, Fox renewed the series for a third season.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Alert: Missing Persons Unit Renewed for Season 3 by Fox |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/alert-missing-persons-unit-renewed-season-3-fox-1235911703/ |website=Deadline Hollywood}} Production took place in Vancouver.{{Cite web |last=Gittins |first=Susan |date=February 4, 2025 |title=ALERT: MISSING PERSONS UNIT Season 3 Premieres This March – Filmed in Vancouver |url=https://hollywoodnorthbuzz.com/2025/02/alert-missing-persons-unit-season-3-premieres-this-march-filmed-in-vancouver.html |access-date=March 25, 2025 |website=Hollywood North Buzz |language=en}} On June 6, 2025, the series was canceled after three seasons.{{cite web|last=Nellie|first=Andreeva|date=June 6, 2025|title=Alert & The Cleaning Lady Canceled By Fox|url=https://deadline.com/2025/06/alert-missing-persosns-unit-the-cleaning-lady-canceled-fox-1236426292/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=June 6, 2025}}
=Casting=
In August 2022, it was announced Dania Ramirez had been cast as one of the leads{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Dania Ramirez To Headline Fox's Missing Persons Drama Series 'Alert' From John Eisendrath & Jamie Foxx |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/dania-ramirez-fox-missing-persons-drama-series-alert-john-eisendrath-jamie-foxx-1235098617/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105175558/https://deadline.com/2022/08/dania-ramirez-fox-missing-persons-drama-series-alert-john-eisendrath-jamie-foxx-1235098617/ |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} with Scott Caan cast as the second lead shortly thereafter.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=August 24, 2022 |title=Scott Caan To Star In Fox's Missing Persons Drama Series 'Alert' |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/scott-caan-alert-dania-ramirez-fox-1235099114/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105175558/https://deadline.com/2022/08/scott-caan-alert-dania-ramirez-fox-1235099114/ |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} In October 2022, Adeola Role, Ryan Broussard, and Graham Verchere were announced as series regulars.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=October 7, 2022 |title='Alert': Adeola Role, Ryan Broussard, Graham Verchere Join Fox's Missing Persons Drama |url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/alert-adeola-role-ryan-broussard-graham-verchere-fox-missing-persons-drama-1235138187/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107175506/https://deadline.com/2022/10/alert-adeola-role-ryan-broussard-graham-verchere-fox-missing-persons-drama-1235138187/ |archive-date=January 7, 2023 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} In November 2022, Petey Gibson, Fivel Stewart, and Bre Blair joined the cast in recurring roles.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=November 4, 2022 |title='Alert': Petey Gibson, Fivel Stewart & Bre Blair To Recur In Fox's Missing-Persons Drama Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/11/alert-petey-gibson-fivel-stewart-bre-blair-recur-foxs-missing-persons-drama-series-1235163617/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109033834/https://deadline.com/2022/11/alert-petey-gibson-fivel-stewart-bre-blair-recur-foxs-missing-persons-drama-series-1235163617/ |archive-date=January 9, 2023 |access-date=January 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} In January 2024, Alisha-Marie Ahamed was cast as new series regular while Gil Bellows was cast in a recurring capacity for the second season.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=January 12, 2024 |title='Alert: Missing Persons Unit' Adds Alisha-Marie Ahamed As Series Regular, Gil Bellows As Recurring In Season 2 |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/alert-missing-persons-unit-alisha-marie-ahamed-gil-bellows-season-2-1235728589/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112220917/https://deadline.com/2024/01/alert-missing-persons-unit-alisha-marie-ahamed-gil-bellows-season-2-1235728589/ |archive-date=January 12, 2024 |access-date=January 12, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}
Reception
=Critical response=
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 29% approval rating based on 7 critic reviews, and a 32% audience rating.{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=alert_missing_persons_unit |type=tv |season=1 |title=Alert: Missing Persons Unit |publisher_hide=y |access-date=March 16, 2024}}{{cbignore}} Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 48 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".{{Cite Metacritic |id=alert-missing-persons-unit |type=tv |season=1 |title=Alert: Missing Persons Unit |publisher_hide=y |access-date=March 16, 2024}}{{cbignore}}
=Ratings=
==Overall==
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==Season 1==
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==Season 2==
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Notes
{{Notelist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.fox.com/alert-missing-persons-unit/}}
- {{IMDb title|tt18699118}}
{{Jamie Foxx}}
Category:2020s American crime drama television series
Category:2020s American police procedural television series
Category:2023 American television series debuts
Category:2025 American television series endings
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:Fictional portrayals of the Philadelphia Police Department
Category:Fox Broadcasting Company crime dramas
Category:Television series about missing people
Category:Television series by Fox Entertainment
Category:Television series by Sony Pictures Television
Category:Television series created by John Eisendrath
Category:Television series created by Jamie Foxx