If the kidnappers are sympathetic to steely resolve, trembling-chin acting, and the ability to issue threats in multiple languages, Michael should feel confident that he’ll be safe in no time. Or at least by the end of the series’ first-season, 10-episode order.

Judd, a welcome presence back on television, gives her all and then some to “Missing,’’ which moves quickly, looks good - often shot on location in Europe - but rarely aspires to more than thriller formula. She convincingly pulls off the fight scenes, provides an emotional anchor, and even manages to inject traces of humor and charm in between moments of having to furrow her brow at her smartphone or monitor while spouting taglines like, “I am not CIA! I am a mother, looking for her son!’’

Curtis gets to look frazzled-yet-authoritative while shooting “I’m going to regret this’’ faces at Judd; Giannini gets to hand Judd weapons and money and wash her back; and Eversman gets roughed up.

It may not be groundbreaking, but for Judd fans, “Missing’’ isn’t the worst way to lose an hour.

Sarah Rodman can be reached at srodman@globe.com.