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UNFORGOTTEN S5 - mon 9pm itv. - TV PACED. NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 27/02/2023 13:08

I know there is an unforgotten thread going but likely that will hold spoilers for those who binge so i was asked if I would do one for tv pace aka weekly as we all know blondes doesn’t binge 😂

if you can watch weekly and went to chat about each episode and what may happen /who the killer is etc then all welcome

if you want to binge as all will be out 10pm on xitv then post on the other thread

The new investigation happens after the shocking ending of the fourth series of Unforgotten (www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/everything-you-need-to-know-about-unforgotten-on-netflix) when DCI Cassie Stuart played by Nicola Walker (www.whattowatch.com/features/unforgotten-star-nicola-walker-teases-the-season-4-cold-case) was killed in a horrific road accident.

Not only did Cassie's sudden death leave her family emotionally shattered, her police colleagues are hurting too, not least her detective partner DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) with who
m she'd worked with on a number of baffling cold cases.

Now Sunny has a new sleuthing partner for the new six-part season 5, as Cassie has now

been replaced by DCI Jessica James played by Sinéad Keenan, (www.whattowatch.com/features/unforgottens-sanjeev-bhaskar-and-sinead-keenan-on-being-tvs-next-big-cop-duo)

Unforgotten series 5 begins just before DCI Jessica James’ first day in her new job when there's an unforeseen and devastating event involving her family life. Despite this, Jessica is determined to make a good first impression with her new colleagues, but will Jess be in the right frame of mind to fit in with and inspire the team?

The ghost of much-loved former colleague Cassie Stuart looms large over the team and Jess knows there will be big shoes for her to fill. This will need resolve, professionalism and a great spirit if she's to live up to her much-admired and respected predecessor.

The first case for Jess and her team is the discovery of human remains in a newly renovated period property in Hammersmith, West London. But it seems the body has been there a very long time — this looks like a murder dating back to the 1930s, but could the body been disposed of in more recent times?

There are baffling questions that need answering and Jess will need to be at the top of her game.

Can she work with DS Sunny Khan to work out what has happened?
Sanjeev Bhaskar explains: “A body that is found bricked into a chimney breast, stuffed up a chimney, when some renovations taking place, but they have no idea how old this body is, or who it is.

Ini8ally, Jess comes in and says, “Look, we’re not going to do these old cases unless there’s some sort of present impact, because it takes up resources.” So he has to convince her otherwise. And once again, in a similar structural way to the previous series, it is about these disparate antagonists, possible suspects.

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Bsmirched · 28/02/2023 14:05

I didn't think the squatters were there in the 60s? Didn't the property developer say something about them being there in the years after the previous developer ran out of money?

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/02/2023 14:20

Good list @martinisforeveryone

Yes the owner of house said it was had been empty for 5yrs

So lady was stuffed up there 6yrs ago

Possibly Nothing to do with squatters

So maybe who the developer brought the house from

So we could have the Tony and Emma as woman's parents

Or maybe jaye/chez as maybe her child

Not sure about the lying Frenchman or the restaurant couple

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martinisforeveryone · 28/02/2023 14:44

Well I now know something about two of the characters that I really didn't want to have revealed, so do heed that spoiler warning in my last post. I don't give a spoiler by the way, just warning how to avoid a bad one.

What I didn't quite get is whether there was any link about Karol reading out was it a text message to one of his colleagues at the airport? Was he translating for him or something? and it then cut to Jaye mugging the woman for her handbag. Was she reading on her phone? I felt like there was an implied connection, but that could just be me.

I'd forgotten about looking at the opening title film to look for little pointers.

CaptainMyCaptain · 28/02/2023 14:48

Bsmirched · 28/02/2023 14:05

I didn't think the squatters were there in the 60s? Didn't the property developer say something about them being there in the years after the previous developer ran out of money?

If it was squatted that recently then it wouldn't have been Sir Tony. He could be the dead woman's father though. The druggies could have lived in the squat and/or one of them could have been her child. I can't imagine how the restaurant people or the man in Paris fit in yet.

SydneyCarton · 28/02/2023 14:55

The vintage dress thing is interesting - is it just a plot device to allow the team to investigate a recent murder which was originally thought to be historic, or do we think the murderer deliberately dressed the body in a vintage garment so that if it was ever discovered people would think the murder was historic? I might steal that idea if I ever write a murder mystery!

The plasterboard thing is odd too - could the body have been lowered down the chimney rather than placed up inside it?

The woman who was mugged looked Asian, so I doubt she is DCI James' sister, but I do agree that the sister is likely to be the person shitbag husband is having an affair with.

EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 15:57

I'm doubling down now on my theory that Jess's sister is the OW. That's her real life sister in the cast.

martinisforeveryone · 28/02/2023 17:38

EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 15:57

I'm doubling down now on my theory that Jess's sister is the OW. That's her real life sister in the cast.

Her character is called Debbie apparently. Not introduced until episode 3.

EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 17:39

He's very reticent to tell her who it is and she can't get hold of her sister...

holierthanthou73 · 28/02/2023 17:50

I binged it, was quite good albeit a bit predictable in parts

EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 17:52

I'm in Ireland so I can't binge it. Is it on every Monday?

duc748 · 28/02/2023 18:03

I'm a big Unforgotten fan too. Well above the standard run of TV dramas; always has been.

I actually felt sorry for Jess; imagine starting your first day in a new job, and knowing perfectly well before you start that all your team are going to dislike you. And they do. And all that, on the day you find out your husband is shagging your sister (maybe!).

holierthanthou73 · 28/02/2023 18:09

EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 17:52

I'm in Ireland so I can't binge it. Is it on every Monday?

It is yes, enjoy

FraterculaArctica · 28/02/2023 18:15

One of the things that really hit me last night is, we haven't just lost Cassie. We've lost her dad (and his awful fiancee). And her rather sweet son Adam ☹️ Can't see any way they'd be worked into the storyline now.

diddl · 28/02/2023 18:23

Just watching the first ep.

Not really missing Cassie.

Ian McElhinney sounding posh!

The wonderful Hayley Mills-looking fabulous for the best part of 80!

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/02/2023 18:36

EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 17:39

He's very reticent to tell her who it is and she can't get hold of her sister...

Does make you wonder

Hope it isn't as that's another huge blow for her

Maybe sister was the one attacked and druggie bloke used her card to pay for his stuff so they will show and link us

But isn't the affair

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EdieLedwell · 28/02/2023 20:00

Oooh good point. That could also be the case.

I forgot he used her card.

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/02/2023 20:47

Plus the female in the restaurant couple is violent

Wasn't the first time she hit him

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expatabroad · 28/02/2023 21:35

Sorry not read the whole thread as not watched the first episode yet....I don't live in the UK - I can get a VPN, but any recommendations as to where I can watch this?? Used to be able to get it off YouTube but not anymore.
I can't get the ITV app as App Store not UK 🙁

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/02/2023 21:45

@expatabroad not sure

Peacock or Apple TV ?

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expatabroad · 28/02/2023 21:56

It's not on Apple TV, and I can't see peacock on the App Store 😢

Southeastdweller · 28/02/2023 21:59

You can buy episode 1 on Amazon.

aramox1 · 28/02/2023 22:23

Does chimney woman have afro hair?

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/02/2023 23:04

aramox1 · 28/02/2023 22:23

Does chimney woman have afro hair?

Not sure - what makes you say that

So related to restaurant lady maybe ?

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Feministwoman · 01/03/2023 00:15

Binged it today. It's good.

adriftabroad · 01/03/2023 14:08

expatabroad · 28/02/2023 21:56

It's not on Apple TV, and I can't see peacock on the App Store 😢

I have a VPN (Express VPN) ,it was recommended to me on here a year ago.

I pay monthly, around 11 euros. Yearly is cheaper but you never know...

It is excellent. I watch everything as if I am in UK. Changed my life!