Netflix Has Found Its Bosch Replacement In New Top 10 Crime Show

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If you enjoyed the crime dramas Bosch and its spin-offs (Bosch: Legacy and Ballard) on Prime Video, a new show now ranking high on Netflix is a great option to fill that void. Bosch, based on Michael Connelly’s books, is widely considered one of the best crime shows ever made, and other streaming services haven’t quite been able to replicate its success.

Netflix recently added a new crime drama called Found that’s a great option for fans of Bosch. The show centers around Gabrielle “Gabi” Mosley, a woman who was once kidnapped and now uses her public relations skills to help private investigators solve missing persons cases that the police haven’t been able to crack.

The show was added to the streaming service less than a week ago and quickly became a hit, climbing to number 3 from its initial ranking of number 7. Its popularity is soaring, with both longtime fans and newcomers hoping Netflix will bring the show back, despite its cancellation after just two seasons. It’s a great pick for anyone who enjoys shows like Bosch and Ballard.

Found Features A Morally Gray Protagonist Like Harry Bosch

What really stands out about Found is its complex and realistically flawed female lead – something you don’t often see on mainstream television. Her unique sense of right and wrong immediately brought Harry Bosch to mind, and that’s high praise for the show.

Gabi Mosely and Harry Bosch would make a great team. They’re both motivated by difficult experiences from their childhoods, and in many ways, they approach cases with a similar mindset.

Both Gabi and Harry experienced terrible personal tragedies – Gabi was kidnapped, and Harry’s mother was murdered. The police failed to adequately investigate either case, so they took matters into their own hands. This shared history fuels their determination to prevent others from suffering similar fates, and it’s why their work feels so urgent. Their personal connections to the cases raise the stakes, and explain why they’re willing to bend or even break the rules to achieve justice.

These characters dislike rules and prefer to solve problems directly, even if it means bypassing official procedures. It’s a bit ironic that Harry, as a police officer, feels this way. Gabi and Harry also consistently challenge viewers to think about what’s truly right and wrong.

Found Has Similar Themes & Pacing As Ballard

The lead character in Found feels like a kindred spirit to Harry Bosch, but the show’s style and speed are more reminiscent of Ballard, the Bosch spin-off. While Bosch had a darker, more atmospheric feel, both Found and Ballard move quickly, packing a lot of plot into each episode. All three shows use a similar structure, combining self-contained weekly cases with larger, season-long mysteries.

Both Found and Ballard heavily feature the idea of chosen family. Neither Renee Ballard nor Gabi has much support from family or friends outside of work. Renee ends up building a team of unlikely colleagues who become a close-knit, supportive group—almost like a family. Gabi’s team feels just as connected and bonded.

Both shows also explore how victims are often ignored. Gabi focuses on missing persons cases that the police haven’t prioritized, offering a chance to save lives. While these cases are more urgent than Renee Ballard’s cold cases, Renee’s team also investigates cases that others have dismissed or forgotten.

Found Showcases Systemic Failures In The Justice System Like Bosch & Ballard

Shows like Bosch, Ballard, and Found all feel connected because they honestly depict flaws within the justice system. Unlike many police dramas that portray law enforcement as flawless, these shows don’t shy away from acknowledging problems and failures within the police and the legal system itself. Both Bosch and Found consistently highlight these issues.

These three shows consistently portray victims who are part of marginalized groups, not idealized figures. They also highlight how politics and prejudice can influence police work and impact investigations, with some cases clearly receiving more attention than others.

Many police dramas have tackled issues of sexism and racism, both within individual officers and within the police system itself, but Ballard and Found delve into these topics most deeply. These shows also consistently portray police misconduct and corruption, sparking important discussions about the need for police reform and systemic change.

A Unique Storyline Sets Found Apart From Bosch & Ballard

Though Found shares many similarities with shows like Bosch and Ballard, it stands out due to its unique storyline. The central character, Gabi, was kidnapped as a child by someone known as “Sir,” and she eventually solved the case herself. However, her actions sometimes venture into morally gray territory, reminiscent of the show Dexter.

Instead of calling the police, Gabi decides to handle her kidnapper herself. She kidnaps him – known only as “Sir” – and holds him captive in her basement. While her actions might seem like hypocrisy, she justifies them by believing she’s protecting others from a dangerous person. However, the story, Found, suggests she also enjoys seeing him suffer.

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2026-01-08 02:29