A show that premiered in 2017 is climbing the Netflix charts after recently landing on the platform. Absentia, which stars Stana Katic as an FBI agent who resurfaces after a mysterious disappearance, is currently the third most-watched show on the platform.
With 3.5 million views this week and three available seasons, it has the potential to grow its viewership even further. Does that mean it might be renewed for season 4?
Absentia Season 4 Release Date
The thriller drama was previously available on Prime Video. Absentia dropped Netflix in November and is currently drawing in viewers thanks to its intriguing mix of thrills and mystery.
The show originally aired for three seasons, from 2017 to 2020. Sadly, it wasn’t renewed for more episodes after that. In other words, there’s no Absentia season 4 on the horizon.
“Three seasons was the perfect amount of space for a beautiful, complicated and wonderfully fulfilling journey,” lead Stana Katic wrote on Instagram back in 2021.
Absentia Cast
- Stana Katic as Special Agent Emily Byrne
- Patrick Heusinger as Special Agent Nick Durand
- Cara Theobold as Alice Durand
- Neil Jackson as Jack Byrne
- Angel Bonanni as Detective Tommy Gibbs
- Paul Freeman as Warren Byrne
What Is Absentia About?
A tense psychological thriller, Absentia follows Emily Byrne, an FBI agent who disappears without a trace while investigating a serial killer. Six years later, she’s found alive in a remote cabin. However, she doesn’t remember what happened during the time she was gone.
When she returns home, she faces a world she no longer recognises. Her husband has remarried, and her son has grown up without her. Emily tries to rebuild her life, but becomes entangled in a fresh series of murders.
Over the course of three seasons, viewers follow Emily as she digs into her past, hoping to piece together the missing years. She ends up uncovering a bona fide conspiracy, while also coping with the trauma of being away for so long.
The third installment ends on a pretty definite note, so you don’t have to worry about being left with tons of unanswered questions. While the story could have continued with Absentia season 4, the three seasons currently on Netflix make for a satisfying watch.
Are There Other Shows Like Absentia?
If you liked Absentia, you’re probably a fan of intense psychological thrillers. Similar titles include Blindspot, The Tourist, Citadel, and Alias.
Sticking with Netflix? We recommend checking out The Sinner, The Beast in Me, Tabula Rasa, Secrets We Keep, and The Asset.
