Unforgotten
Created by Chris Lang
On ITV1
A methodical, character-driven cold-case procedural that balances investigative puzzle-solving with the emotional weight of long-buried trauma and loss.
London police detectives Cassie Stuart and Sunny Khan investigate historic cold cases involving missing persons, murder and long-hidden secrets.
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Questions people ask
Is Unforgotten sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Unforgotten scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does Unforgotten leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Unforgotten violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Unforgotten easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Ensemble
Everything like Unforgotten, and what each one shares →
Like Unforgotten
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Unforgotten
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Unforgotten, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Unforgotten, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Unforgotten, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
