‘Found’ Canceled By NBC After 2 Seasons

NBC has officially canceled its drama series Found after two seasons, concluding the show’s run following its Season 2 finale in May 2025. The decision comes despite the series' strong initial performance and critical acclaim.

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A Promising Start

Found, created by Nkechi Okoro Carroll, premiered on NBC on October 3, 2023. The series stars Shanola Hampton as Gabi Mosely, a former kidnapping victim who now leads a crisis management team dedicated to locating missing persons often overlooked by law enforcement. The show garnered attention for its unique premise and compelling storytelling.

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The first season debuted to impressive numbers, with the premiere watched by 10.5 million viewers across all platforms and earning a 1.9 rating in the adults 18–49 key demographic. It became NBC's most successful series launch on Peacock. Subsequent episodes averaged 7.4 million viewers after seven days of viewing across all platforms. In Live+7 Day Nielsen ratings, the first season averaged 4.99 million viewers and a 0.55 rating in the adults 18–49 demographic .

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Season 2 and Critical Reception

Renewed in November 2023, Season 2 premiered on October 3, 2024, expanding to 22 episodes. The season continued to delve into complex narratives, including the escape of antagonist Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and the ensuing psychological cat-and-mouse game with Gabi. Despite the show's creative strengths, Season 2 faced increased competition and a decline in viewership, averaging 6.2 million viewers and a 1.1 rating in the adults 18–49 demographic after 35 days of viewing across all platforms .

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Critically, Found received a 70% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 7/10 based on 10 critic reviews. Metacritic assigned a score of 49 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews" .

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Cancellation and Industry Context

The cancellation of Found aligns with a broader trend of networks reevaluating their programming strategies amid shifting viewer preferences and the increasing dominance of streaming platforms. NBC's decision also coincides with its efforts to allocate resources for a new 11-year broadcasting deal with the NBA and WNBA, set to begin in the 2025–2026 season .

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The show's conclusion leaves several narrative threads unresolved, particularly concerning the complex relationship between Gabi and Sir. Fans have expressed disappointment over the abrupt ending, highlighting the show's unique focus on marginalized communities and its exploration of systemic issues related to missing persons cases.

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As of now, there are no announced plans for Found to continue on another platform. The series remains available for streaming on Peacock, allowing new audiences to discover its impactful storytelling.

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