NBC’s decision to bank on Black-led procedurals Found and The Irrational has paid off, since NBC has renewed both series for second seasons. Found and The Irrational are both overseen by female showrunners (Nkechi Okoro Carroll for Found and Arika Lisanne Mittman for The Irrational ). The series also both star Black actors, Shanola Hampton ( Found ) and Jesse L. Martin ( The Irrational ). NBC commented in an official statement about how these series with fresh perspectives have resonated with audiences. “These shows are a testament to the incredibly passionate work of our showrunners Nkechi Okoro Carroll ( Found ) and Arika Lisanne Mittman ( The Irrational ), both of whom have executed their visions flawlessly,” said Lisa Katz, NBCUniversal Entertainment’s president of scripted content. “A huge thank you to the talented cast, producers and crews for their tireless commitment and dedication, which has clearly paid off with audiences making these series must-see television on both NBC...
