The police show has been a firm favourite with viewers since its first release in 2017, filled with unexpected twists and gut-wrenching moments08:59, 28 May 2026Updated 09:07, 28 May 2026One of the BBC's 'best' police shows has returned to screens, and another episode airs tonight (May 28).‌Reported Missing is a police documentary series that follows various police departments across the UK, plunging viewers into urgent investigations that are launched when a person is reported missing.‌It follows a live missing persons investigation from the moment a harrowing 999 call is made, capturing the gut wrenching search efforts and heartbreaking toll on families.‌The BBC documentary series first aired in 2017 and has now returned for its fifth run, with another chilling episode airing tonight at 9pm on BBC One (Thursday, May 28).A BBC synopsis reads: "From the moment the phone rings, follow every step of the frantic, gut-wrenching search and wait with those left behind. In the search for the missing, every second counts."‌Tonight's instalment takes viewers to Scotland when police grow increasingly concerned about the mental state of two missing teenagers.Taking to social media, one true crime fan said the show was a must watch, adding: "If you've not watched this before it's really good. I'm really nosey. Sometimes it's said, it has now a nice ending, but sometimes they are found safe and well."If you're looking for something to watch, Reported Missing on BBC iPlayer, it's well worth a watch."‌Another commented: "Love Reported Missing." One fan said: "I've never seen this series. Have watched three episodes and it's brilliant."Taking to social media, Police Scotland also shared news of the new series as they wrote: "Police Scotland officers from Glasgow and Edinburgh supported the making of this BBC documentary highlighting the reality of missing person investigations and the impact on families, officers and communities when someone disappears."One BBC viewer said they have been "waiting for this" as new episodes are released. Another wrote: "This is up there as one of the best programmes. So sad though." However, a third warned: "This is really sad sometimes."‌Episode two will air on BBC One next Thursday (June 4) at the same time as viewers will witness police searching for one teenager who may be at risk of extortion as well as a 20-year-old who failed to return home from a mountain hike by night time.All four episodes are also available to stream on BBC iPlayer, along with other seasons.‌Over the years, the show has been a huge hit with true crime fans, especially those looking for a real life Line of Duty or Broadchurch.Taking to Reddit, previous episodes had users in tears as one person wrote: "I feel totally desensitised to most things on TV but watching her episode I literally gasped out loud. Don’t want to include any outright spoilers but I didn’t foresee that outcome."The i Paper previously wrote: "The suspense was worthy of anything fictional police dramas such as Line Of Duty or Broadchurch have thrown at us this year. The odds were higher, too. This was a real person, after all."Article continues belowOver on X, one viewer said: "It’s a really great series I have been addicted to watching it every week." Another added: "I've watched every episode, it's been a brilliant series."Reported Missing airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.