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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been replaced by DCI Jessica James played by Sinéad Keenan, (www.whattowatch.com/features/unforgottens-sanjeev-bhaskar-and-sinead-keenan-on-being-tvs-next-big-cop-duo)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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adriftabroad · 01/03/2023 14:09

Very good so far.

Sunny irritates me too. Utterly self absorbed.

duc748 · 01/03/2023 14:24

The inappropriately named Sunny.

BIWI · 01/03/2023 14:25

Aww - I feel sorry for him!

BooseysMom · 01/03/2023 15:03

@martinisforeveryone thanks for the list. I always get lost somewhere hence me joining this thread!

BooseysMom · 01/03/2023 15:05

@Blondeshavemorefun

@BooseysMom - more then welcome to join old school of non bingers 😂

Thanks Blondes! 😊

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/03/2023 15:19

BIWI · 01/03/2023 14:25

Aww - I feel sorry for him!

Same

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butterpuffed · 01/03/2023 17:20

Poor Sunny , he's lost without Cassie . I don't think he'll resign though .

We were introduced to so many people , lots of suspects then , which don't seem connected but probably are .

Not sure about Jessie , not because of Cassie , just not keen .

BIWI · 01/03/2023 17:25

I feel sorry for Jesse too, though. What a shit way to start her new job - and her husband knew that but deliberately told her about his affair on that day.

She knows she's stepping into big shoes, and has to make her mark - with a team who are grieving for their previous boss. Tough call!

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/03/2023 17:52

They usually have 4 suspects don't they

We have 4 families

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Waitingfortaco · 01/03/2023 21:43

I loved Sunny's response to the DCI asking if he'd applied for the job!

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/03/2023 22:24

Fucking begged me

He won't resign

He just wrote that out as new boss wasn't very forth coming over the death as too old

Tho wasn't that the point of their group

When find old bones and work out what happened

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Clawdy · 02/03/2023 22:07

Loved Cassie, love Sunny, their relationship was so right for the series. New woman is so unlikeable that I don't feel any sympathy for her, but that makes it more interesting, really. And things can change!

KrasiTime · 02/03/2023 23:29

Just watched the first episode. Tough shoes to fill but thought Sinead was good.

Can’t decide if I should binge or not!

Blondeshavemorefun · 03/03/2023 07:55

KrasiTime · 02/03/2023 23:29

Just watched the first episode. Tough shoes to fill but thought Sinead was good.

Can’t decide if I should binge or not!

Well obv I would say no binging 😂

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KrasiTime · 03/03/2023 08:16

😁😁

florentina1 · 03/03/2023 19:21

I have to binge else I forget who everyone is, I thought it was excellent. This series is so well crafted. I love how all the characters are scattered on the edge of the spiders web and then a little tug on a thread brings them all together.

I am a Ruth Rendell fan and she does something similar in her novels.

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 04/03/2023 13:39

I spent last night and this morning bingeing on the whole series. It was brilliant. Well worth sticking with. No spoiler here, not really but don't write off Jess.

Writing was superb.

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 04/03/2023 13:39

Oh and I will just add this too = better than the sainted Happy Valley.

duc748 · 04/03/2023 13:54

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 04/03/2023 13:39

Oh and I will just add this too = better than the sainted Happy Valley.

Careful now! 😃

TwoMonthsOff · 04/03/2023 21:53

viques · 27/02/2023 22:09

We won’t be allowed to like her until Sunny does.

That is absolutely spot on, Jessie and her sister are like a Hermione Norris Hybrid I think
I have decided to watch it all again from series 1, Nicola/Cassie has so much genuine depth
Does anyone know why NW was written out ? Her choice or the writers, seems odd for such a dynamic screen team
Love Unforgotten, the music the superb actors, script, it’s really fantastic, and has the human emotions involved too.

lazymum99 · 04/03/2023 21:57

Just finished binging it. It is honestly up there with Happy Valley. You really care about the characters and the plot is interesting. Sorry to @Blondeshavemorefun couldnt help myself!

TwoMonthsOff · 04/03/2023 22:15

@lazymum99
I agree and it has more ‘kindness’ somehow, it’s about cold cases and them deserving a conclusion, a completely different premise really but definitely it deserves to Be as revered as one of the best British dramas. HV is as good but different, we are so fortunate
I remember watching the first one and thought then what a triumph. So happy it’s been enduring
still really will always miss Cassie, everyone will

Emotionalsupportviper · 04/03/2023 22:24

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 04/03/2023 13:39

I spent last night and this morning bingeing on the whole series. It was brilliant. Well worth sticking with. No spoiler here, not really but don't write off Jess.

Writing was superb.

I second your comment.

Emotionalsupportviper · 04/03/2023 22:25

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 04/03/2023 13:39

Oh and I will just add this too = better than the sainted Happy Valley.

<rolls up sleeves>

Would you like to step outside and say that?

RandomMess · 04/03/2023 22:34

Superb, loved it. Home the next season is very soon!