Penned by Eisendrath, “Alert” unfolds within the confines of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (MPU). Each episode plunges viewers into heart-racing searches led by detectives Jason Grant (played by Caan) and Nikki Batista (played by Ramirez), as they strive to locate missing individuals and reunite them with their families. Both Jason and Nikki, once married, share a deeply personal connection to these cases, having lost their own son without a trace. Though their marriage crumbled under the weight of this tragedy, their bond endures, fueling their commitment to their work at MPU.
In Season 2, Ahamed steps into the role of Wayne Pascal, a master hacker under house arrest but equipped with a compassionate heart. Despite her masculine name, Wayne is unmistakably female, displaying a tough exterior hiding her inner warmth. Meanwhile, Bellows portrays Inspector Hollis Braun, the MPU team’s new boss, determined to keep Jason and Nikki’s unconventional methods in check.
As the new season unfolds, the MPU team settles into their new headquarters under the watchful eye of Inspector Braun. Jason’s decision to enlist the help of his old friend, the skilled hacker Wayne Pascal, adds a new dynamic to the team dynamics, particularly as Nikki and her fiancé Mike Sherman plan their wedding. Together, they race against time to rescue the missing and prevent further tragedies.
“Alert: Missing Persons Unit” is a collaborative effort between Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment. Carla Kettner takes the helm as showrunner for Season 2, succeeding Eisendrath. The series is executive produced by Jamie Foxx, Eisendrath, and Kettner.
Ahamed’s recent credits include roles in “Family Law,” “The Good Doctor,” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” while Bellows is renowned for his performances in “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Ally McBeal,” alongside recent appearances in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Women of the Movement.”
