NBC Cancels Drama Series Missing While Dying, The Irrational After Ratings Decline

NBC has canceled two of its dramas, 'Found' and 'The Irrational,' both after their second seasons. 'Found,' a missing persons drama starring Shanola Hampton, averaged 3.9 million viewers but ranked low among NBC's dramas, leading to its cancellation despite ongoing storylines involving its characters Gabi Mosely and Sir. Meanwhile, 'The Irrational,' led by Jesse L. Martin and based on Dan Ariely’s book, was canceled following a significant drop in ratings after a strong debut; its second season ended on a major cliffhanger with unresolved mysteries about the protagonist being stalked. Executive producer Arika Lisanne Mittman expressed disappointment over the cancellation, noting that the cliffhanger was intended to tease future developments and new story arcs involving characters Alec Mercer and Rose. Both cancellations reflect NBC's strategic focus on its long-running franchises, leaving newer or less successful shows off the lineup. Fans of these series will be left without closure on several plotlines, as the network prioritizes other programming.