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NBC Cancels 'Found' After Two Seasons to Prioritize NBA Coverage

The drama, which highlighted overlooked missing persons cases, will air its series finale on May 15 as Warner Bros. explores new distribution options.

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Custom image from Jefferson Chacon of Shanola Hampton looking in the camera with hoop earrings for Found

Overview

  • NBC has officially canceled the drama series 'Found' after two seasons, citing ratings declines and the need to accommodate 180 primetime hours of NBA programming next season.
  • The show's Season 2 finale, set to air on May 15, will now serve as the series finale, concluding its storyline centered on Gabi Mosely and her crisis management team.
  • 'Found' premiered in October 2023 to record-breaking streaming numbers, drawing 10.5 million viewers in its first week, but Season 2 averaged 3.9 million viewers, a 13% decline.
  • The series was canceled alongside other NBC programs, including 'The Irrational,' 'Suits LA,' 'Night Court,' and 'Lopez vs Lopez,' as the network rebalances its primetime lineup.
  • Warner Bros. Television, the lead studio behind 'Found,' is reportedly exploring opportunities to shop the series to other networks or platforms.