Unforgotten

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Season 5
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. Paper_Kay
    Sep 4, 2023
    3
    Whose idea was it to introduce such an antipathic lead character, with zero charisma, zero appeal, nothing to relate to the audience with (cheating husband in the first five minutes? Honestly? THAT is what they thought will make a female cop interesting? Holy ***), nothing to try and fix the loss of the previous lead and, I have to say, nothing fun about all this at all. Yes, the show isWhose idea was it to introduce such an antipathic lead character, with zero charisma, zero appeal, nothing to relate to the audience with (cheating husband in the first five minutes? Honestly? THAT is what they thought will make a female cop interesting? Holy ***), nothing to try and fix the loss of the previous lead and, I have to say, nothing fun about all this at all. Yes, the show is SUPPOSED to be depressing, but what a far cry it is from the first season, when you were instantly invested, instantly curious about the cast and suspects and the whole process, if slow, was almost believable. Here it's just ... I'm not invested anymore, sorry.… Expand
  2. Bibliographer
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    Promising start to the new season: as always, the series begins with a disparate batch of characters that can seem confusing, but rewards attention as the show slowly reveals the connecting threads to the viewer and the detectives. Nicola Walker’s departure left big shoes to fill, but Sinéad Keenan brings new energy as her character brings new challenges - and Sanjeev Bhaskar is terrificPromising start to the new season: as always, the series begins with a disparate batch of characters that can seem confusing, but rewards attention as the show slowly reveals the connecting threads to the viewer and the detectives. Nicola Walker’s departure left big shoes to fill, but Sinéad Keenan brings new energy as her character brings new challenges - and Sanjeev Bhaskar is terrific as ever. Great to have this back!… Expand
  3. Harry100
    Mar 22, 2023
    5
    We were disappointed as we found the plot confusing and less than credible. It was not helped by the commercial breaks of course. The acting was fair but we keep coming back to the writing and probably the directing. Plot and sequencing were weak and I feel sure the director should have been able to encourage the cast to be more believable, with a few exceptions. We have recently viewedWe were disappointed as we found the plot confusing and less than credible. It was not helped by the commercial breaks of course. The acting was fair but we keep coming back to the writing and probably the directing. Plot and sequencing were weak and I feel sure the director should have been able to encourage the cast to be more believable, with a few exceptions. We have recently viewed Happy Valley 3 so the competition was very stiff. We rated that as 10/10. We would not be tempted to see another series of Unforgotten.… Expand

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#70 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Reviewed by: Barbara Ellen
    Sep 10, 2024
    80
    It all bodes well for Unforgotten’s changed dynamic.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Aug 31, 2023
    90
    First-rate. .... The search for the sordid truth brings Sunny and Jessie closer together. I look forward to more of their partnership. [4 - 24 Sep 2023, p.8]
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Nina Metz
    Aug 31, 2023
    63
    [Detective Chief Inspector Jessica James'] underlings call her ma’am (“mum” in the British pronunciation) but she tells them “guv” will suffice. The show could use more of that dry humor.
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