The NBC series Found found its audience in 2023, resulting in an early renewal for a second season. However, the show’s fate for a potential third season appears less promising. The narrative follows Gabi Mosely, portrayed by Shanola Hampton, alongside a diverse team equipped with unique skills, as they aim to locate missing individuals, often those overlooked by traditional authorities. As the series progresses, it unveils not only weekly cases but also delves into the personal traumas that bind the team together, significantly shaping their investigative approaches.
Season 2 introduced fresh characters and a myriad of new mysteries that kept viewers engaged. While many of the storylines reached resolution by the season’s end, several cliffhangers awaited further exploration, creating anticipation for what might unfold in a possible season 3. Unfortunately, fans are left wondering if these future stories will ever be realized.
Latest News on Found Season 3
Cancellation Announcement
Recent updates regarding Season 3 reveal a troubling development: NBC has officially cancelled the series before the second season finale aired. This decision follows a decline in viewership during Season 2.
While Season 1 aired on Tuesday evenings, attracting an average of over 3 million viewers per episode (according to TV Series Finale), the shift to Thursday nights for the second season coincided with fierce competition from ABC’s lineup. Consequently, viewership dropped to about 2 million per episode in Season 2 (via TV Series Finale). The loss of nearly one-third of its audience likely influenced NBC’s decision.
Status of Found Season 3
Possibility of Reviving Found
Despite the cancellation, there remains a glimmer of hope for fans. Warner Bros. is reportedly exploring the option of pitching the series to other networks or streaming platforms. Although the re-acquisition of a canceled show is uncommon, historical precedents exist. Shows like Lucifer found new life on Netflix after being canceled by Fox, and 9-1-1 was picked up by ABC after its initial cancellation. Similarly, Law & Order: Organized Crime successfully transitioned to Peacock from NBC instead of facing cancellation.
Season 2 of Found came to a close on May 15, 2025.
Cast Information for Season 3
Main Cast Retention
At the core of Found are Gabi Mosely and her team at Mosely and Associates, dedicated to recovering missing persons often ignored by law enforcement. Should the series have advanced to a third season, the core cast presumably would have remained intact, as the end of Season 2 left their fates seemingly secure.
One character whose fate was uncertain was Hugh, aka Sir, portrayed by Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Following his incarceration throughout much of Season 2, he sustained a severe head injury in the finale, raising questions about his future. Prior to the show’s cancellation, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll indicated that Sir would be a significant character in a potential third season.
If a third season had materialized, it is likely that Parker Queenan, who plays Jamie, may have been promoted to a series regular position. Jamie, Margaret’s son, re-emerged in Season 2 as part of his healing, an arc that resonated similarly with other characters.
The principal cast for Found, had the series continued, would have included:
| Cast Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Shanola Hampton | Gabrielle ‘Gabi’ Mosely |
| Mark-Paul Gosselaar | Hugh Evans AKA Sir |
| Kelli Williams | Margaret Reed |
| Gabrielle Walsh | Lacey Quinn |
| Karan Oberoi | Dhan Rana |
| Arlen Escarpeta | Zeke Wallace |
| Brett Dalton | Mark Trent |
| Parker Queenan | Jamie Reed |
While uncertainty looms over Danielle Savre’s return as Heather, known as Lena, in Season 2, discussions with Carroll revealed appreciation for her contribution. However, with her character’s arrest at the season’s conclusion, it remains uncertain whether she would have been brought back in Season 3.
How the Season 2 Finale Set Up Season 3
Unresolved Storylines Await
Interestingly, the finale of Season 2 was crafted without knowledge of the impending cancellation, resulting in a plethora of unresolved storylines that would have propelled a third season. Throughout Season 2, it was suggested that Sir had been interacting with Trent’s father, hinting at a cover-up related to his familial legacy within law enforcement. The Season 2 finale bolstered this narrative by showcasing Sir leaving a message for Trent’s father.
A vital focal point for Season 3 would have been the need to delve deeper into the complexities surrounding Trent’s family and their ties to the police department, especially after his willingness to jeopardize his badge in favor of aiding Margaret in recovering Jamie during his second kidnapping.
The confrontation between Margaret and Gabi in locating Jamie after Lena’s initial abduction illustrated his growing abilities. Jamie’s adeptness at deciphering messages from Gabi and Margaret underlined his potential contribution to M&A—an intriguing development had Gabi been unavailable due to legal troubles.
Moreover, the Season 2 finale hinted at exploring Dhan’s backstory, a narrative angle that could introduce fresh material for Season 3. Having thoroughly examined Gabi, Lacey, and Margaret’s narratives, Season 3 would likely have shifted focus to Dhan while also showcasing Gabi’s coming to terms with her own misdeeds. Gabi’s public confession of kidnapping Sir would lead to inevitable legal repercussions, likely placing her apart from her team, who would need to navigate cases either without her or from behind bars.
Ultimately, Found Season 3 would have continued its traditional case-of-the-week format while providing a broader narrative that emphasizes healing from trauma, shedding light on stories from marginalized and overlooked communities.