‘Found’ Recap: ‘Missing While Gabi Mosely’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

FOUND -- "Missing While Gabi Mosely" Episode 206 -- Pictured: Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Sir -- (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 206 of ‘Found’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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It has often been said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and it makes sense why people speak those words. For there is real wonder in having someone copy you. For instance, when a child tries to replicate the appearance and actions of their parent, it speaks volumes to how much the child admires them and sees them as a perfect model. And let’s be honest, it’s powerful to know that from time to time, we inspire others to follow in our footsteps. So, we say that phrase and mean it, despite the fact that it too, has a dark side to it. For we are not perfect beings and sometimes we do things or take parts in moments that are unsavory, that inspire, as evidenced by the next episode of Found on NBC.

But before we dive into how that was explored in ‘Missing While Gabi Mosely’, we need to talk about Margaret. Since this episode explored what the heck happened with her and how she found herself under arrest, and it all related to her missing boy. For an attempt to do some general cleaning at the bus station, that would have taken that all-important photo down for a moment, led to a panic and rage from Margaret. Who thought his memory was about to be dishonored and so she fought back, and literally struck back. Which brought forth charges, and a restraining order and the reality that she could no longer stay at the bus station and wait. 

Which put her in a tough place, at the worst time… for dark flattery was in play. For a teenage girl named Gabi Mosely, went missing and well… the belief was at first, that Hugh ‘Sir’ Evans was involved. For everything matched his modus operandi, and it only got worse when a second girl went missing. But the more that the team dug into the case, and the fact that Sir even showed up in person to clear his name on the matter, it became clear he wasn’t involved. That this was all a copycat move by the other Gabi. To live a life she did not understand, to find purpose and find direction. For she wanted to be as strong as Gabi Prime, and thought going through her life would make that happen. But thankfully, the team stopped her, and the other missing girl was returned home… with a caveat.

In that, Sir was the one who rescued her since he figured out the case, and because he wasn’t getting what he wanted at the moment and had no leverage… he decided to muck things up for everyone. By playing the hero and changing the narrative. Which brought about chaos at the office, the kind that finally forced Gabi to speak from the heart and point out that this infighting had to stop. Because it was tearing everyone apart, and it was giving Sir quite the advantage and at last, everyone was on the same page and finally working toward common goals again and supporting one another, regardless of consequence as evidenced by Dhan’s admission to his love. All of which was the right thing to do, and it needed to happen, because a common foe is in front of them. Because Sir remained out there and it was obvious in this tale, that he has been receiving some serious help in maintaining his lifestyle and his freedom.

But what mattered more here, is that this story reminded us that sometimes… people will indeed copycat the worst parts of a person’s life, for reasons that aren’t necessarily twisted. Because we all have an inherent understanding of the power of trauma, of how it can transform us for the better when the work is there… and people will try to follow some of that if they think it can improve their desperate situation. Which made for a unique case for the team to work on, one that also showcased the power of pain, the power of redemption and what it means to go through the worst parts of life. And it seems to have given Gabi real perspective, the kind she needs right now as she and her friends and family prepare to handle their biggest challenge yet… Sir… and his machinations to make Gabi his eternal prize. Until next time.

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