NBC has officially pulled the plug on Found, the missing-persons drama that gave a voice to those who often disappear without a trace. The network announced the cancellation just days before the series finale, leaving fans with a likely cliffhanger and plenty of questions about the fate of Gabi Mosely and her team.
Created by Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Found stood out in a crowded procedural landscape by focusing on a crisis management firm that tracked down missing people — not through cops, but through determination and empathy. Shanola Hampton led the cast as Gabi, a former abductee who turned her trauma into a mission. But even her relentless drive couldn’t save the show from cancellation.
Found ends with a cliffhanger but may still have a chance for revival
The show’s second season finale, airing May 15, will double as the series finale. NBC made the decision public only days prior, leaving little time for the writers to wrap up ongoing storylines. That includes the tense showdown between Gabi and her former captor, Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), whose descent into manipulation and control gave the show a twisted edge.
Season 2 saw Sir locked away once again — but as fans know, nothing stays locked for long in Found’s world. With Heather (Danielle Savre) now operating under her own agenda, and Margaret’s (Kelli Williams) son Jamie abducted in a shocking penultimate episode, the finale promises to push Gabi into a place where there may be no return.
“It all comes to a head in a way that I don’t think the fans will expect,” Hampton told TV Insider. “It also comes to an end that makes you think, well, where do we go from here now?”
Fans may be left wondering if the show’s key characters survive
One of the most painful aspects of the cancellation is that viewers may never know the full outcome for key characters. Will Gabi survive her risky move to save someone from Mosely & Associates? Will Sir’s reign of terror finally end — or somehow continue? And what about Lena’s (Heather’s) motives behind kidnapping Jamie? These questions and more may remain unanswered unless another network or streamer picks up the show.
According to reports, Warner Bros. Television is exploring options to shop Found elsewhere. But as we've seen with many canceled shows, the chances of a rescue are slim. Still, the very possibility means Found isn’t completely dead yet.
Found gave a human face to the forgotten missing people
Unlike typical police procedurals, Found focused on emotional rescues, not arrests. The team at Mosely & Associates worked outside the system to find people who’d been overlooked. Gabi’s personal history with Sir added a complex layer to the storytelling — especially when she crossed a moral line by kidnapping him herself.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s performance as Sir was chilling, and his dynamic with Hampton carried much of the show's tension. But the ensemble cast — including Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta, and Karan Oberoi — rounded out a team that viewers cared about, even when the plots grew messy.
NBC cancels Found amid wider schedule shake-up
Found wasn’t the only show NBC cut ahead of the 2025-26 season. The network also canceled Suits LA after one season, along with Night Court, Lopez vs. Lopez, and The Irrational. NBC is clearing space for more live sports under its massive new deal with the NBA — and unfortunately, that means several scripted shows are getting axed.
While Suits LA failed to capture viewers despite bringing back fan-favorite characters, Found maintained a small but dedicated audience. That loyalty wasn’t enough to keep it on the air, but it does explain why studios might still try to save it.
Where does Found go from here — if anywhere?
With only two episodes left, fans are racing to catch up on Peacock before Thursday’s finale. The hope now is that the show’s finale doesn’t completely burn bridges for a potential third season. Gabi’s “bold declaration,” as described by NBC, could be the turning point the series needed — or the final note on a story that never got its full chance.
As Hampton said, the ending will leave viewers asking the most dangerous question for any canceled show: “So where do we go from here?”