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Unforgettable(American TV series)

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Unforgettableis an Americanpolice proceduralcrime dramatelevision series that premiered onCBSon September 20, 2011.[1]Unforgettablewas developed byEd Redlichand John Bellucci, and starsPoppy Montgomeryas Detective Carrie Wells, a police detective with an unusually detailed and photographic memory.

Unforgettable
The word Unforgettable in white block type, against a blurred forest background
Genre
Based on"The Rememberer"
byJ. Robert Lennon
Developed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons4
No.of episodes61(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Sarah Timberman
  • Carl Beverly
  • Ed Redlich
  • John Bellucci
  • Jan Nash
  • Michael Reisz
  • Ed Decter
  • Poppy Montgomery
  • Bill Chais
Producers
  • Niels Arden Oplev
  • Alicia Kirk
  • Quinton Peeples
  • Poppy Montgomery
  • Emmy Grinwis
  • Karen Campbell
  • Jill Footlick
Running time41–43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 20, 2011(2011-09-20)–
September 14, 2014(2014-09-14)
NetworkA&E
ReleaseNovember 27, 2015(2015-11-27)–
January 22, 2016(2016-01-22)

After being canceled twice by CBS,Unforgettablewas picked up byA&Efor a fourth season.[2]The season premiered on November 27, 2015, with two back-to-back episodes.[3]In February 2016, A&E cancelled the show.[4]

Premise

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FormerSyracuse, New York,police detective Carrie Wells hashyperthymesia,a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything.[5]She reluctantly joins theNew York City Police Department's Queens homicide unit after her former boyfriend and partner, Lieutenant Al Burns, asks for help with solving a case. The move allows her to try to find out the one thing she has been unable to remember, which is what happened the day her sister was murdered.

For a time, the series had an opening monologue narrated by lead actress Poppy Montgomery. The narration was as follows:

"I'm Carrie Wells. Only a few people in the world have the ability to remember everything—I'm one of them. Pick any day of my life, and I can tell you what I saw or heard: faces, conversations, clues; which comes in handy when you're a cop. If I miss something the first time, it's okay. I can go back and look again. My life... is unforgettable."

Episodes

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Main article:List of Unforgettable episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedRankViewers
(in millions)
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
122September 20, 2011(2011-09-20)May 8, 2012(2012-05-08)CBS2412.10[6]
213July 28, 2013(2013-07-28)May 9, 2014(2014-05-09)369.05[7]
313June 29, 2014(2014-06-29)September 14, 2014(2014-09-14)——
413November 27, 2015(2015-11-27)January 22, 2016(2016-01-22)A&E——

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Poppy Montgomeryas Detective Carrie Wells, an enigmatic former Syracuse police detective. Carrie has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to visually remember everything she has seen or heard, which is helpful to investigations she conducts with her team. When she was eight years old, her older sister Rachel was murdered, which drove her to become a cop. She graduated from South Syracuse Prep in 1993, and in high school her nickname was "Scary Carrie". From 1997 to 2002, she worked for the Syracuse Police Department (she became a detective in 1999), but after her sister's murder investigation was shut down, Carrie wanted a new life and moved to New York City. Since then, Carrie has tried to put her past behind her, but in the pilot, she joined the New York City Police Department's 117th Precinct in Queens when her former lover and detective partner, Detective Al Burns, asks her for help with solving a case. The move allows her to try to find out the one thing she has been unable to remember: the man that was responsible for her sister's murder. In season two, she and Al transfer to the Major Crimes Section. In "Past Tense" (season 2, episode 5), Carrie is nominated by Eliot Delson for theNYPD Medal for Valorfor talking down and apprehending anAfghanistan Warveteran with post-traumatic stress disorder. In "Blast from the Past" (season 4, episode 1), Carrie is mentioned as having an unprecedented 100% case closure rating thanks to her hyperthymesia. In the same episode, it is revealed that after leaving Syracuse, she went toDaytona Beach, Floridawhere she spent six weeks married to Eddie Martin (Skeet Ulrich), a Daytona Beach police officer, whom she never officially divorced until now.
  • Dylan Walshas Lieutenant Al Burns, the Commander of the 117th Precinct's Detective Squad. He was also Carrie's partner and lover when she worked at the Syracuse Police Department. After he comes to her for help, Carrie and Al decide to work together once again to solve various cases. Although no longer in a relationship, they are still good friends, and Al is very protective of Carrie. In season 2, he and Carrie transfer to the Major Crimes Section. In "Behind the Beat" (season 4, episode 3), it is mentioned that Al attendedIthaca College,where he learned how to play jazz trombone. As seen in "With Honor" (season 1, episode 5), Al is a recipient of the US Flag Bar,NYPD Meritorious Police Duty,NYPD Excellent Police Duty, and NYPD Unit Citation.
  • Michael Gastonas Detective Mike Costello (season 1), another one of Carrie and Al's co-workers at the 117th Precinct and Al's right-hand man.
  • Kevin Rankinas Detective Roe Sanders (season 1), a junior detective who is one of Carrie and Al's co-workers at the 117th Precinct. He tends to make good-natured jokes about Carrie's ability and he is fond of a female techno-geek who aids the group with their cases. Roe also tends to have doubts about most cases.
  • Daya Vaidyaas Detective Nina Inara (season 1), another one of Carrie and Al's co-workers at the 117th Precinct, Nina is a sassy, street-smart cop.
  • Jane Curtinas Dr. Joanne Webster (seasons 1–3),[8][9]the gifted but crusty Chief Medical Examiner of New York
  • Dallas Robertsas Eliot Delson (main seasons 2–3, guest season 4),[10]Special Deputy to theMayor of New York Cityand the new boss of the Major Crimes Section of the NYPD
  • James Hiroyuki Liaoas Detective Jay Lee (seasons 2–4),[11]a detective for the Major Crimes Section of the NYPD, who specializes in technical subjects
  • Tawny Cypressas Detective Cherie Rollins-Murray (seasons 2–3),[11]a former decorated FBI agent, who begins working for the Major Crimes Section of NYPD
  • E. J. Bonillaas Detective "Denny" Padilla (season 4),[12]a young detective who has a penchant for Carrie
  • Alani "La La" Anthonyas Dr. Delina Michaels (season 4),[12]the new medical examiner
  • Kathy Najimyas Captain Sandra Russo (season 4),[12]the new captain of the Major Crimes Section of the NYPD

Recurring

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  • Deanna Dunaganas Alice Wells, Carrie's mother, who has early-onset Alzheimer's disease and is living at a recovery home
  • Britt Loweras Tanya Sitkowsky, a technology expert who works with the group
  • Omar Metwallyas ADA Adam Gilroy, a persistent assistant DA who is unaware that Carrie has hyperthymesia; he has assisted the squad with some cases

Production

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Development

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The hour-long program is based onJ. Robert Lennon's 2008 short story "The Rememberer".[13]The series was created byEd Redlichand John Bellucci,[14]and co-produced with Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman forCBS,where it made its debut on September 20, 2011.[1]The series was also produced byCBS Television StudiosandSony Pictures Television.On October 25, 2011, CBS picked up the series for a full season of 22 episodes.[15]

Serving as a consultant on the series is actressMarilu Hennerwho, like the series' lead character Carrie Wells, possesseshyperthymesiain real life. She had a guest spot in the episode "Golden Bird", as Wells' aunt, who is suffering from symptoms similar to that of Wells' mother'searly-onset Alzheimer's disease.[16][17]

Cancellation and revival

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On May 13, 2012, CBS canceledUnforgettable.[18]TNTandLifetimesoon expressed interest in picking up the show, but ultimately passed on the series.[19]On June 29, 2012, CBS reversed course, and confirmed thatUnforgettablewould return for a second season in summer 2013 with an order for 13 episodes,[20]of which seven were broadcast in 2013. Season two premiered on Sunday, July 28 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:00 p.m. Central.[21]On September 27, 2013, CBS renewedUnforgettablefor a third season of 13 episodes to premiere summer 2014.[22]Broadcast of the second season was resumed on Friday April 4, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.[23]

Second cancellation and revival

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CBS canceled the series after the third season in October 2014.[24]However, in February 2015, A&E picked upUnforgettablefor a fourth season consisting of 13 episodes.[2]

Third cancellation

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In February 2016, A&E opted not to order a fifth season.[4]The final episode of season four left an unresolved cliffhanger.

Reception

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OnRotten Tomatoesseason 1 has a score of 40% based on 20 reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "More tedious than compelling,Unforgettableis yet another lukewarm procedural. "[25]OnMetacriticseason 1 has a score of 59/100 based on 23 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[26]

Accolades

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Unforgettablewas nominated for aPeople's Choice Awardfor Favorite New TV Drama in2011.[27]

Syndication

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Start TVcurrently airs reruns ofUnforgettableevery day at 4 P.M.

References

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  1. ^abSeidman, Robert (June 29, 2011)."CBS Announces Fall 2011 Premiere Dates".TV by the Numbers.Archived fromthe originalon July 1, 2011.RetrievedJune 29,2011.
  2. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (February 6, 2015)."UnforgettableTo Be Resurrected Again With Season 4 Order At A&E ".Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^"Unforgettable".A&E.RetrievedNovember 4,2015.
  4. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (February 16, 2016)."UnforgettableCanceled: No Season 5 ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 17,2016.
  5. ^Genzlinger, Neil (September 19, 2011)."Remembering All but a Sister's Murder".The New York Times.RetrievedSeptember 23,2011.
  6. ^Gorman, Bill (May 25, 2012)."Complete List Of 2011-12 Season TV Show Viewership:Sunday Night FootballTops, Followed ByAmerican Idol,NCIS&Dancing With The Stars".TV by the Numbers.Archived fromthe originalon May 27, 2012.RetrievedMay 25,2012.
  7. ^"Full 2013–2014 TV Season Series Rankings".Deadline Hollywood.May 22, 2014.
  8. ^Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2011)."Jane Curtin Joins CBS DramaUnforgettableAs New Regular ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 8,2012.
  9. ^Ausiello, Michael (April 14, 2015)."UnforgettableSeason 4 Shake-Up: 3 Actors Exit Ahead of A&E Relaunch ".TVLine.RetrievedMarch 21,2017.
  10. ^Mitovich, Matt Webb (March 15, 2013)."UnforgettableSeason 2 AddsGood Wife'sDallas Roberts, Two Recurring Players ".TVLine.RetrievedMay 15,2013.
  11. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2013)."UnforgettableUps James Liao and Tawny Cypress to Regulars,Covert AffairsAdds Zuleikha Robinson as Recurring ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJuly 4,2013.
  12. ^abcAusiello, Michael (October 1, 2015)."UnforgettableSeason 4 Premiere Date (on A&E!) Announced ".TVLine.RetrievedOctober 4,2015.
  13. ^Saulnier, Beth."Thanks for the Memories".Cornell Alumni Magazine.
  14. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 2, 2011)."CBS' Redlich/Bellucci Pilot Is A Go,Girl With The Dragon TattooHelmer To Direct ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 17,2011.
  15. ^Goldberg, Lesley; Ng, Philiana (October 25, 2011)."Person of Interest,UnforgettableGet Full-Season Orders at CBS ".The Hollywood Reporter.
  16. ^"Henner to guest star onUnforgettable".UPI.October 11, 2011.RetrievedOctober 25,2011.
  17. ^Keck, William (September 6, 2011)."Keck's Exclusives: Details on Marilu Henner'sUnforgettableRole ".TV Guide.
  18. ^"Updated:UnforgettableCanceled by CBS;NYC 22,RobToo ".TV by the Numbers.May 13, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon May 16, 2012.RetrievedMay 13,2012.
  19. ^Porter, Rick (May 18, 2012)."Unforgettablemay not be dead yet: Lifetime, TNT interested in canceled CBS show ".Zap2it.Archived fromthe originalon May 19, 2012.RetrievedMay 19,2012.
  20. ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 29, 2012)."UnforgettableWill Return To CBS With 13-Episode Order For Summer 2013 ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  21. ^Bibel, Sara (January 12, 2013)."CBS Announces Summer Schedule Including Premiere Dates forUnder the Dome,Unforgettable&Big Brother".TV by the Numbers.Archived fromthe originalon January 15, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 12,2013.
  22. ^Andreeva, Nellie (September 27, 2013)."CBS'UnforgettableRenewed For Season 3 ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedSeptember 28,2013.
  23. ^"shows A-Z:Unforgettable".The Futon Critic.RetrievedApril 5,2014.
  24. ^Andreeva, Nellie (October 10, 2014)."UnforgettableCancelled After Three Seasons At CBS ".Deadline Hollywood.
  25. ^https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/unforgettable/s01/
  26. ^"Unforgettable - Season 1 Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.September 20, 2011.RetrievedJuly 27,2022.
  27. ^Kaufman, Amy (November 8, 2011)."People's Choice Awards nominations 2012".Los Angeles Times.The Envelope.RetrievedDecember 15,2011.
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