Unforgettable
She can do anything but forget.
Created by John Bellucci, Ed Redlich
A procedural crime drama built around a detective's extraordinary memory, balancing weekly case resolution with a personal mystery that drives the series arc.
Former Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything. She reluctantly joins the New York City Police Department's Queens homicide unit after her former boyfriend and partner asks for help with solving a case. The move allows her to try to find out the one thing she has been unable to remember, which is what happened the day her sister was murdered.
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Questions people ask
Is Unforgettable sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Unforgettable scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does Unforgettable leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Unforgettable violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
Is Unforgettable easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Unforgettable, and what each one shares →
Like Unforgettable
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Unforgettable
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Unforgettable, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Unforgettable, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Unforgettable, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
