‘Found’ Recap: ‘Missing While Presumed Dead’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

FOUND -- "Missing While Presumed Dead" Episode 205 -- Pictured: (l-r) Kelli Williams as Margaret, Shanola Hampton as Gabi -- (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 205 of ‘Found’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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It really is quite amazing what the hit NBC series, Found, is accomplishing right now from a storytelling standpoint. For not only is this show one of the few out there that bothers to offer consequences for its characters actions, but it is able to do so while still keeping the Sir storyline active and integrated into a show where such a character should fade away. Not to mention, it continues to surprise us left and right and well, all of these amazing elements are top of mind today, simply because they were all put on display during this week’s episode. In fact, ‘Missing While Presumed Dead’ wasted little time in getting down to the surprises.

For this particular story opened up with a pleasant one. In that, Sir didn’t manage to break into Zeke’s place and re-kidnap Lacey. She simply had a panic attack and struggled to handle it and went outside for some air. Which was indeed a relief because she’s been through it and doesn’t need to suffer like that again, and well, with her back in the fold, everyone turned their attention to a shocking cold case of sorts. In that, a young woman that went missing ages ago and was written off by the police, was back on everyone’s radar. For her son was discovered and her family wanted justice and at the very least, to find her… which led to some traditional moments in the story, wherein the team worked to uncover her location with mixed success.

That is until Sir opted to send over more data regarding how best to find her. Which allowed for the team to understand that she went missing by someone who coveted her and her son and wanted to be the father figure the little man did not have. So, he took them both. But thankfully, Gaby’s team handled their business. But truly, what made this episode shine, was the stuff that happened in between the find. Since we came to learn that Gabi has been impacted in an unhealthy way by her experiences with Sir, since it was made evident that she can conduct conversations with him in her head when the moment is right, and that is of concern, as is the fact that he is still out there and still searching for the right way to lure Gaby into his master plan.

All of which was a seamless way to blend his madness into this story, which as mentioned before, had consequences on display. Because Trent was done with outside consultants doing his job for him, well… he was done with seeing Gabi really, and being reminded of what she’s done. So, he activated a task force to do her work. Not to mention, Margaret was not herself in this tale and still struggling because of the violation of trust that came forth. To the point where she stopped going to therapy and eventually, took part in some outright unfortunate actions. Since she opted to do something to get arrested. What exactly, will be revealed later of course, but it is undoubtedly related to the fallout of Gabi’s decision to lock away Sir.

Which brought about, one amazing episode. One that truly packed all of that into a single episode. Which is just incredible to say the last, because not every show can pull that off. But this one can, courtesy of great writing and truly, every single second of this episode was riveting and enjoyable and it continues to build up amazing tension for the future. More so from the group. Because Trent overstepping bounds like this, while legal, is a real slap in the face that will cause conflict, and Margaret is a mess and in need of help and some kind of a win or measure of trust. But above all, Sir is still out there, plotting and scheming for a life with Gabi, and it will be interesting to see if this chaos helps him to win or if this team can overcome and unify to put away a monster. Until next time.

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