I hate to disappoint people but the 8 episodes I have seen so far are just not like the seasons before. There must have been a complete change of the directors and researchers of the show. The episodes from previous seasons are based on real mystery that truly leave you scratching your head. My friend used to say to me why do you watch that you never get answers or an ending. I think that's half of what kept me watching. This new season though, is based on ....the whims of the feeble hearted. The 8 episodes I've seen have been quite obvious what has happened and it's always something where they just walked off and for a couple of cases I would not be surprised if they have found them alive. The others episodes are like someone with glauchoma walking far into the woods for a peaceful walk and their medication is at home and now? Oh no! they disappeared I wonder what happened to them! (this did not happen I didn't want to spoil it for those who want to watch it but the similarity is in there is no mystery, no enemies, no story). It's a little disappointing. It's like somebody or a group of somebodies were watching and were upset that they didn't get the answers and there was no ending which they weren't happy with so they got the show cancelled then a year later they were like actually I need that show but you have got to pick the cases that have an extreme likelihood of still being alive or no foul play of any type. It'll make them sleep better at night!

Absolutely no disrespect for the families. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you find peace. * (I hate the term "recovered substance abuser" but) I used to be trapped in past traumas and was literally partying myself to death. I was extremely lucky to find a supportive social service for transitional youth (16-25) and it's really changed my life around and now I'm a position away from becoming the organization's transitional youth coordinator! I believe we have two ways to look at traumatic situations. A) the thing that will kill you, or B) the thing that will enable you to support the thousands of others who are struggling. I never wish trauma on myself or others but you have to make the most out of life and I truly see it as a blessing. There are so many people who you can pull out of hopelessness just by your "lived experience" and someone who will listen to them. My hope is the families are involved with a service to help others. That will be the only way to find peace. *totally went off on a tangent