‘Excellent Series’: Netflix Crime Drama Has Viewers Hooked, With Some Already Watching It Twice
Netflix has added another crime drama to its growing collection of binge-worthy television, and viewers are wasting little time catching up. Unforgettable, the CBS series starring Poppy Montgomery as a detective with an extraordinary memory, has arrived on the streaming platform and is already climbing the Top 10 TV chart.
Originally airing from 2011 to 2016, the crime drama has found a new audience on Netflix, with viewers praising its intriguing premise, strong performances and similarities to other popular police procedurals. Some fans have enjoyed it so much that they have already watched the series twice.
Montgomery leads the show as Detective Carrie Wells, an NYPD investigator whose remarkable ability to remember almost everything she has experienced gives her a distinctive advantage when tackling complicated criminal cases.
What Is Unforgettable About?
At the centre of Unforgettable is Carrie Wells, an NYPD detective living with hyperthymesia, a rare condition that allows her to recall virtually every moment of her life in vivid visual detail.
Her exceptional memory makes her an invaluable asset in criminal investigations. She can revisit past experiences and examine details that others might overlook, helping her piece together evidence and uncover answers to difficult cases.
However, there is one devastating gap in her otherwise extraordinary recall. Carrie cannot remember the details surrounding her sister’s childhood murder, leaving a deeply personal mystery unresolved.
This combination of crime-solving, psychological intrigue and personal tragedy gives the series an additional layer beyond its individual investigations.
Who Stars in Unforgettable?
Poppy Montgomery, best known for her work in Without a Trace and Reef Break, plays Carrie Wells. Her character’s unusual abilities shape the way she approaches police work and distinguish her from detectives in more conventional crime dramas.
She is joined by Dylan Walsh, who plays Lieutenant Al Burns. Walsh has also appeared in Heated Rivalry, while his character in Unforgettable works alongside Carrie as she investigates criminal cases.
The supporting cast includes Michael Gaston as Detective Mike Costello, Kevin Rankin as Detective Roe Sanders and Daya Vaidya as Detective Nina Inara.
Jane Curtin appears as Dr. Joanne Webster, while Dallas Roberts plays Eliot Delson. Together, the ensemble brings a range of police and professional characters to the drama, providing the backdrop for Carrie’s investigations.
Viewers Are Praising the Crime Drama
Since discovering the series on Netflix, viewers have taken to social media to share their reactions, with several expressing enthusiasm for the show’s distinctive premise and performances.
One viewer described Unforgettable as an “excellent” series, while another praised the drama as “wonderful” and compared it favourably with popular crime shows such as Castle and The Mentalist.
Another fan highlighted the central character’s unusual memory ability as a welcome difference from more familiar police procedurals.
“Very good show. Better than most cop shows by having the interesting memory ability, though still is a little repetitive, it has good performances from Montgomery and Walsh,” the viewer wrote.
The comment acknowledged that the show’s cases can sometimes feel repetitive, but suggested that the performances from Montgomery and Walsh help keep the series engaging.
Other viewers have been even more enthusiastic, with one fan suggesting that the drama deserves another outing.
“Time to remake this excellent series. I watched it 2x already,” the viewer wrote.
The response reflects the renewed interest surrounding the show, with some viewers revisiting all its twists and investigations rather than stopping after a single watch.
All four seasons of Unforgettable are available to stream on Netflix, giving newcomers the opportunity to follow Carrie’s story from the beginning.
More Crime Dramas to Watch on Netflix
For viewers looking for another mystery to unravel after Unforgettable, Netflix has several other crime dramas worth adding to the watchlist.
His & Hers
Starring Tessa Thompson as Anna Andrews and Jon Bernthal as Jack Harper, His & Hers centres on a married couple who become connected to a shocking murder.
Anna is a journalist, while Jack is a detective. As the investigation develops, each suspects that the other may be responsible, setting up a mystery built around conflicting perspectives and a marriage under pressure.
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole
This Norwegian crime drama draws on the internationally bestselling book series by author Jo Nesbø. It follows Harry Hole, an iconic police detective who faces off against his longtime adversary, Tom Waaler, a corrupt fellow police officer.
Their conflict places the detective at the centre of a story involving criminal investigations and a dangerous rivalry.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
The latest instalment in Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology explores the case of Lizzie Borden, the New England woman who became the focus of a notorious trial after being charged with the brutal axe murders of her father and stepmother in 1892.
The historical case provides the foundation for another entry in the anthology’s examination of notorious crimes and the people connected to them.
With Unforgettable now attracting attention from Netflix viewers, fans of police procedurals have four seasons of investigations to explore, alongside a growing selection of other mysteries and crime stories on the platform.