Found Season 2 Episode 5: "Missing While Presumed Dead" Review
Grab a box of Kleenex and have your support buddy nearby. Tonight’s episode is filled with family, hope, heartbreak, reunions and I don’t mean between Gabi and Sir. [SPOILERS] The family ties that binds continues to unravel as we swing back into case of the week.
The tether between Gabi and Sir continues to stretch and hover as Gabi tries to make amends with Trent and her team. The level of disarray spreads wider as each person drifts into their daily silos. Lacey is found (she took a midnight stroll) and continues to be the peacekeeper of the group.
Margaret goes rogue and takes lead on a cold case of a missing young woman - Adela. A young boy was found and he has similar features to Adela. We learn this is her son, which gives Margaret and the family hope she is still alive.
It is still quite evident nothing has repaired between Margaret and Gabi and she has become more distant with her colleagues. Luckily, Margaret’s instincts are flowing and what Gabi mistakes as ambition is quickly stifled when Margaret makes her intentions clear, “You are going away soon and I want to know I can do this work without you,” she says. Ouch.
We also have Christian returning to town with Sir waiting in his hotel room. Even though etiquette is a must, Sir does not have a gift basket waiting for his estranged brother. But he does have a request sweetened with a warning, “...she is not for you…Gabrielle and I are soul mates, she will come to me”. Sir gives Christian a recorded message to deliver to Gabi and reminds him “you’re only safe because I want you to be”. I think Christian should leave town again. Especially if he doesn’t appreciate all the sacrifice Sir made by shielding him (and Lena?) from their “belligerent” mother.
In hopes of finding Adela, we finally meet Trent’s dad who was the training officer on this case. I admit this was a lackluster introduction. I assumed he would be a force of nature but there may be more to unravel in future episodes. What we do know is that he wants the best for his son, and he knows Gabi has a strong hold over him.
Back at M&A, Gabi receives the recording from Christian. Should she listen to it? Margaret says no, but once again – Lacey is the voice of reason. To save Adela and bring her home, they should do everything they can to solve the case.
As everyone leaves the room, Gabi prepares herself and listens to the recording. She not only hears Sir, but she sees him. She is engrossed in what he says to her.
Watching her through the glass, Dhan and Lacey can see Gabi in this moment. Interacting as if someone is there. This dance she and Sir do is being displayed, giving them concern and yet insight into their connection.
As they watch, Sir is excited to have a case worthy of their attention. He begins to walk Gabi through possible scenarios. The kidnapper is not family or friend. Maybe an outsider looking in. Focusing on proximity, someone who is a Voyeur took Adela. Where was she taken? Where was her son found? Who would benefit from their pain. Why allow her to give birth? And keep the child? The kidnapper likes to watch the pain of the family. These were great moments to keep the audience engaged and a part of the search. It had me going through my mental rolodex as to who it could possibly be.
Margaret finds Maddie’s jacket in the lobby with a note in it from Adela. The team continues their search, looking for a common thread which leads them to a local restaurant owner. They race to his home where Adela is found in a basement. We see how her son escaped which led to her rescue.
Reuniting Adela with her parents and son was the most tender moments of TV I’ve seen in a long time. Casting was spot on for the Diaz family and it hit all the right emotional love notes about faith and family.
As the episode closes with a press conference, the police department announces a new task force to connect with the community, solve crimes and stop vigilantes.
The gloves are off towards M&A and Gabi received the message loud and clear.
Sir is still on the run, but will he continue to send Gabi recordings? Does he have a partner out there helping him? Could it be Lena? And why was Margaret arrested? I hope she got to change her shirt and wash her hair before that happened. Share your thoughts below. Found is on NBC Thursday and streaming on Peacock.
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