The most shocking episode of “Found” airs this Thursday, January 30th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. on NBC.
It goes without saying, “Found” is one of our favorite television series! Instantly sold by season one‘s tagline; “In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about.”
Since the premiere, the series has proven to be one of the most exciting rides on primetime TV.
Exceptional writing, astonishing acting and perfect cinematography. “Found” hasn’t missed yet!
This weeks episode, entitled “Missing While Misunderstood” is the most explosive of the series yet. By the end, viewers are going to be shook!
M&A races against the clock to search for a missing Black, non-neurotypical boy, before he suffers from an emotional breakdown.
The cat-and-mouse game between Sir and Gabi comes to a head, while Margaret is approached by a familiar face.
What makes this episode so special for UB and why we had to do a spotlight, is due to how it portrays the importance and need of black fathers.
Something not often seen played out on primetime television, without comedy.
One of UB‘s favorite male R&B vocalist, MAJOR. plays a guest role on this weeks episode as Martin. The foster dad of the missing boy. Jon Chaffin, plays the boys father. Who UB nominated for a UB Honor for Best Actor (Television) last year.
“We’re talking about a black boy. Who’s big for his age and neuro. He’s different, and in this country that’s three strikes against him.”
From the dramatic artistic opening, “Missing While Misunderstood” doesn’t take it’s feet off the gas till it’s over.
Gabi is starting to get unhinged as it gets closer for her arrest and is in a wrath with any outsider in her way.
One thing viewers love about the series, is the bond between Gabi and Dhan. By the end of the episode, that connection may be broken. As tough M&A decisions have to be made.
Viewers will also learn when and why Bella, was changed to Lacey and see the story come full circle.
UB spoke with Dionne Gipson, who guest stars this week as Lacey‘s mom Gina, and asked her what she has enjoyed the most about filming the series? “Oh, man. They’ve given me some wonderful episodes. I just can’t even lie. It’s been amazing. Every episode has been an actor’s dream to see a character unfold and build their arc about what you’re going to see in these people. I love the set.” Dionne went on to say; “I was greeted with so many hugs and so much love. And Shanola is so fun. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard about how she works … She sings songs, she makes up songs, she gives people nicknames, she keeps the energy going. She’s just a light and so fun to work with. But I was greeted with open arms. And from the cast to the crew, everybody was warm and nurturing. When I met NK (Nkechi Okoro Carroll), she just gave me the warmest hug, and it just made me feel very, very happy to be there.”
The cast includes series star and producer Shanola Hampton, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta and Karan Oberoi.
Dionne Gipson, Anisa Nyell Johnson and Danielle Savre have been added to season two.
