'Found' Season 2 Episode 20 "Missing While Independent" Review

After a brief break, Found returns with another high-impact emotional episode. We have a lot to unpack so let us begin. 

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Lena’s wrath for vengeance has extended beyond Gabi. By using poison in food to attack M&A clients, Lena demands that Gabi recant what Sir did to her or people will die. Dhan secures extra security for their past clients through the FBI, but it comes with a price. Sir wants to see Gabi. In hopes to find Lena, Gabi goes to Sir for insight on his unhinged sister. But Sir becomes impressed by his sister's tactics to demonstrate her intellect towards him. Regardless, Sir only has one focus. And humanity is not it.

“Redemption is your assumption. It was all in service in one thing…to keep me close to you,” said Sir. "Come back when you're ready to give me what I want and I will give you Lena." One thing about Sir, he is consistent about what he desires.

Jamie, Margaret and Trent continue their pursuit for Carrie and lay a trap for her at the bus station. Unfortunately Carrie caught on and sent Jamie a cup of coffee with the word JUDAS on it. Fearful for his family, Jamie said it’s time to call Dad. Hesitant, Margaret thinks their family is not on Carrie’s radar, but Jamie wonders if Margaret is afraid to deal with the pain his disappearance inflicted on everyone. 

For Jamie, reading Margaret’s journal helped him understand what she endured over the years. This provided a safe space for Jamie to share how he coped with the separation by cutting himself to feel relief. You can feel the sadness and urgency in this scene as Margaret tries to reassure Jamie the pain of losing him was not his fault. "You are not the cause of any of our pain," she tells him. It’s at this moment she realizes maybe it is time to connect with her ex-husband. 

Case of the week is a missing neurodivergent fiancé named Diane. Ren, who is also neurodivergent, is looking for her with M&A’s help. In a twist of events, Ren’s brother is the one who helps get Diane pregnant, but his fiancé, Sadie, is not thrilled. Why should Diane have a baby that should be hers? Also, how could Diane and Ren take care of a child? It’s a concern Diane’s parents also have. This was another compassionate and thoughtful episode which showcased that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. Once rescued from Sadie, Diane reassured her parents that she is strong enough to get married and have a baby. A new family is formed, filled with joy and possibility. 

In a twist I was not expecting, Margaret holds a press conference at the bus station with Nicholas, Carrie's biological son. He too feels responsible for what happened to Margaret’s family and apologizes. Margaret tells him it’s not his fault, but will he ever believe that? So much damage was done by Carrie, who was also in pain for losing her son to protective services. 

As Carrie arrives at the  station, a magnitude of emotions radiate off the screen. Carrie’s joy seeing Nicholas, closure for Margaret as the police arrested her and the anguish for all those years of separation each mother felt for their child. A powerful moment captured by all performers.

As the episode closes, we get hit with another unexpected hammer drop delivered by Dhan at the prison. “Lena got to Gabi!” Dhan tells Sir. "If she dies,  I will follow you to hell and make sure you burn."

With Sir screaming Gabrielle's name, you have to wonder is it true? Or a ploy to get closer to Lena? This show knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats.

Found airs Thursday nights, stream next day on Peacock.

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