‘Found’ Season 2: Plot Holes Are Epic Failures

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The series titled Found, airing on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock, kicked off powerfully as a gripping procedural drama with an engaging plotline. In her teenage years, Gabi Mosley (Shanola Hampton) was abducted and imprisoned for more than a year by a respected teacher, Hugh “Sir” Evans (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). As she matured, to cope with her past trauma, Gabi established a company focused on investigating missing persons cases that have been neglected by law enforcement. She then gathered a diverse team of individuals who, like herself, have experienced similar hardships. Each member brings their unique abilities to the table, crediting Gabi for rescuing them during their most difficult moments.

Each installment delves into a unique case while exploring the ongoing conflict between Gabi and Sir. It’s worth mentioning that she had previously tracked him down, imprisoned him in her basement, and exploited his twisted psyche to assist with investigations. To make things even more intriguing, the narrative becomes increasingly complex, creating puzzling plot points that draw the series further into melodramatic realms.

The Biggest Plot Holes in ‘Found’

It’s puzzling that even though it became clear Gabi had abducted her captor herself, she escaped any form of punishment. Detective Mark Trent felt it was necessary to arrest her, but the case fell apart due to several inconsistencies. The main issue was Sir’s eventual apprehension and his unwillingness to prosecute Gabi because of his warped affection and loyalty towards her.

One key plotline involves Margaret Reed’s (Kelli Williams) tireless pursuit in locating her lost son. It’s astonishing how she can persist night after night at a train station for years without collapsing from exhaustion. Viewers were willing to forgive this aspect for the sake of the narrative. Yet, when Jamie (Parker Queenan) seemingly reappears 13 years later, doubts start to surface, and it seems challenging to obtain a DNA test from her team, who seem capable of performing miracles at every twist.

As a devoted fan, I find myself in a predicament as Dhan Rana, Gabi’s trusted military ally with an impressive network of contacts, can’t expedite the DNA testing right away, not even within a few weeks. Time goes by, and he confides in Gabi that he’s already used up his one favor for this task, making it take longer than expected. This plot device was cleverly designed to sustain the enigma surrounding Jamie’s true identity across multiple episodes. However, after such an extended period has elapsed, the plausibility of the delay becomes questionable.

Furthermore, regarding Margaret’s family situation, it’s reasonable that her intense search for her lost child may cause her to overlook certain aspects. However, her persistent disregard for the existence of her other two children can be deeply distressing and difficult to empathize with.

In essence, the authenticity of M&A’s funding through Zeke Wallace’s trust fund raises questions. Despite Zeke’s wealth supposedly sustaining it, one wonders if this resource is inexhaustible. The team members live comfortably in luxury homes or apartments, yet clients never seem to pay for their services. Is it possible that Zeke is funding their salaries? If so, how sustainable is this arrangement? Although they perform commendable work, it seems unusual for Gabi not to charge even a modest fee, given the risk of depleting Zeke’s trust fund entirely. Even with Ethan and Lacey’s families contributing financially, it appears Gabi may feel uneasy about accepting Zeke’s payments when those funds could secure his own future.

The Latest ‘Found’ Plot Holes With Margaret and Jamie

In Season 2, Episode 19 titled “Missing While a Casualty,” the major surprise is unveiled: the person who kidnapped Jamie. After decades of uncertainty, Margaret finally figures it out due to an indirect suggestion from Sir. The culprit was Carrie (portrayed by Suehyla El-Attar), a woman assisting Margaret with her grief at the train station. This woman observed how Margaret behaved towards Jamie on that tragic day, much like any overwhelmed mother would on a difficult day, and took him away.

In a surprising twist, Carrie disguised Jamie as her replacement child after losing the son she had due to mistreatment at the hands of child services. Remarkably, not even the authorities, neighbors, or other family members were aware that another child resided with her. It’s puzzling how Jamie managed his education, whether in a traditional school setting or through homeschooling, without raising any red flags. Intriguingly, Carrie appeared to live near Margaret all along, yet there was never a hint of suspicion about the seemingly virtuous stranger who suddenly emerged as a helpful neighbor.

It’s particularly noteworthy that Margaret, with an exceptional ability to observe, often pointed fingers at her acquaintances and neighbors, as suggested by the recollections. However, she was always blamelessly oblivious of any suspicion towards unfamiliar faces.

It doesn’t make logical sense that Margaret, who has a knack for reading people, failed to recognize the growing hostility in Carrie or the fact that she might be in peril during their one-on-one confrontation, given her previous ability to discern familial connections as evident with Heather.

As events unfold, when Carrie attacks Margaret, Jamie arrives at the scene later and finds his biological mother on the ground, with his captive mother standing above her. It’s natural that he’d be perplexed, given his longstanding bond with Carrie as the only maternal figure he’s known. However, even in this state of confusion, Jamie has come to care for the woman now identified as his mother, who is lying injured on the floor. Yet, despite this emotional turmoil, he hesitates excessively.

It’s hard to believe that, despite Jamie’s return and Margaret having clear evidence that he is truly Jamie, he has chosen not to reach out to his daughters, ex-husband, or family members. Although it might be wise for her to allow him some time to recover before fully integrating him into the family, it also seems unfair not to involve them given their shared grief. It’s cruel not to inform his loved ones about his return.

Things That Don’t Make Sense About Sir in ‘Found’

As a movie buff, I’ve got to say, there are quite a few puzzling aspects about Sir and his storyline that leave me scratching my head. For one, it’s baffling why he held onto the knowledge of who took Jamie from Margaret without ever revealing it, even though he knew how much watching Margaret suffer would torment Gabi. It seems odd that he had this information when no one else seemed to have pieced it together.

Additionally, Sir hints at some unsavory dealings about Trent’s father, but we haven’t gotten any further insight into that yet either. Why does he know something that others don’t? It adds an intriguing layer to the plot, but I can’t help but wonder if there are more pieces to this puzzle waiting to be uncovered.

The predicament concerning his brother has grown puzzling too, but eventually, it came to light that Christian (Michael Cassidy) was truthful and a reliable person. However, the riddle persists as to why he didn’t expose his sister as an accomplice of Sir. If he could betray his brother given Sir’s wrongdoings, one might wonder why he hesitated to do the same with his sister, especially since she was working alongside him.

It’s hard to believe that Lena would shoot herself, then frame Christian for it. That scenario seems improbable since it could result in her death. Also, the notion of her stealing someone’s identity and collaborating with her brother is confusing. Her sudden appearance when he reached out to her after escaping Gabi’s basement raises questions as well.

In addition, during a prison riot scenario, the power suddenly shuts off, causing all the cell doors to swing open. This implies that they’re automated, but it also hints at a lack of contingency measures such as backup generators or safeguards to prevent this from happening. If there were no alternative power sources, even minor power outages or surges could unlock these doors, allowing prisoners to wander freely.

After the uprising erupts, Sir astonishingly rescues Gabi and they hide in a cell. He ingeniously employs a solitary article of clothing to barricade the entrance, implying that hordes of large, muscular prisoners wouldn’t be able to subdue him. Later, when they venture out to retrieve the injured guard’s phone, Sir manages to fend off all these individuals simultaneously, giving Gabi enough time to make a call. The entire episode seemed incredibly implausible.

Towards the episode’s conclusion, Sir exits a sleek black town car, dressed in a well-tailored suit and recently shaved. His brother’s grave is where he pauses for a brief moment to pay his respects, before being escorted back into the vehicle by an agent. Despite being handcuffed, those present – including Gabi and others who were there to honor Christian – discern that Sir now works with the FBI. Even in restraints, this suggests he possesses valuable information. The nature of this information could be significant, given that it might involve details about Trent’s father, a revelation that would warrant releasing a notorious kidnapper with a history of targeting young women.

Initially, I found “Found” captivating due to its intriguing concept. While some episodes may seem far-fetched, I’m willing to overlook that. Yet, the inclusion of identity theft, heroic prison sequences, and a son who goes missing only to reappear with a foreseeable twist concerning his captor, has led to plot inconsistencies that are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The narrative seems to be veering towards melodrama. Despite these flaws, the show continues to resonate with viewers. Its underlying theme of healing and compassion for those who are usually overlooked is powerful and overrides any shortcomings. Don’t miss out on “Found” on Peacock!

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2025-04-20 02:03