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Kaley Cuoco’s Vanished Draws Mixed Previews Ahead of MGM+ Premiere

Early reviews describe a twisty showcase for Cuoco with uneven execution.

Overview

  • Critics highlight a four-episode thriller where an archaeologist searches for her missing boyfriend in France, noting a twist-driven narrative without revealing key turns.
  • U.S. debut is set for Sunday, Feb. 1 on MGM+ with a weekly rollout through Feb. 22, while all four episodes arrive Feb. 27 on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Kaley Cuoco leads alongside Sam Claflin and Karin Viard; the series is created by David Hilton and Preston Thompson, written by Preston Thompson, and directed by Barnaby Thompson.
  • Reviews praise Cuoco’s performance and her dynamic with Viard, but cite slack pacing, thin character work, and a finale many find tonally jarring.
  • Several outlets question the show’s handling of refugees and Middle Eastern settings, and some listings have caused platform confusion by citing Prime Video for regions outside the U.S.