Netflix Viewers Are Calling A Gripping Crime Drama An ‘Excellent Series’ And ‘So Good’ That Some Are Binge-Watching The Entire Show TWICE, With Its Addictive Mystery Keeping Audiences Hooked. Finding a crime thriller that truly delivers isn’t always easy, but one Netflix series is earning particularly enthusiastic praise from viewers who can’t seem to get enough. The show’s gripping storytelling and suspenseful atmosphere have made it a standout for fans of the genre, with some admitting that a single viewing simply wasn’t enough. And for anyone searching for their next binge-worthy obsession, the reactions suggest this hidden gem deserves a closer look.

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Poppy Montgomery stars as a detective with a photographic memory in the hit crime drama, Unforgettable

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When it comes to crime dramas, Netflix has an impressive library. From critically acclaimed originals like Mindhunter and Dept. Q, to major acquired hits such as Bodyguard and Broadchurch, there is no shortage of top-tier television for subscribers to enjoy – and the platform’s latest addition is proving equally bingeworthy.

The hit CBS crime series Unforgettable recently landed on the streamer and is already climbing the Top 10 TV chart, with some viewers watching the show multiple times.

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Poppy Montgomery stars as Carrie Wells in Unforgettable

The drama, which aired between 2011 and 2016, stars Poppy Montgomery as Detective Carrie Wells, an NYPD detective who uses her photographic memory to solve complex crimes.

What is Unforgettable about?

The series centres around Detective Carrie Wells, an NYPD detective with the rare condition hyperthymesia, which gives her the ability to visually remember every moment in her life, except the details surrounding her sister’s childhood murder.

Who stars in Unforgettable?

Poppy Montgomery, known for her roles in Without a Trace and Reef Break, leads the cast as Detective Carrie Wells.

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Dylan Walsh plays Al Burns in the crime drama

She’s joined by Dylan Walsh (Heated Rivalry) as Lieutenant Al Burns, Michael Gaston (The Mentalist) as Detective Mike Costello, Kevin Rankin (Friday Night Lights) as Detective Roe Sanders, Daya Vaidya (Bosch) as Detective Nina Inara, Jane Curtin (Kate & Allie) as Dr. Joanne Webster, and Dallas Roberts (The Good Wife) as Eliot Delson.

What have viewers said about the series?

Viewers have heaped praise on the show on social media.

One person hailed the series as “excellent,” while another compared the “wonderful” drama to other hits like Castle and The Mentalist.

Another viewer penned: “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,” while a fourth called for the show’s revival, adding: “Time to remake this excellent series. I watched it 2x already.”

All four seasons of Unforgettable are available to stream on Netflix. 

More crime dramas to stream on Netflix

  • His & Hers – Married couple, Anna Andrews (Tessa Thompson) and Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), are both linked to a shocking murder. One is a detective and the other a journalist – and both parties think their spouse is the prime suspect.
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Tessa Thompson as Anna in His & Hers