Unforgotten Season 6: Award-Winning Crime Drama Returns with Dark New Mystery

A Triumphant Return

Unforgotten, the BAFTA and Broadcasting Press Guild Award-winning series, stands out as one of the few Masterpiece shows not based on a book series. The detective drama recently completed its sixth season run in the UK in February 2025, earning immediate renewal for Season 7 following its February 24 finale.

New Season, Dark Mystery

The sixth season once again examines the lives of a disparate group of people linked to a cold case, following DCI Jess James, DI Sunny Khan, and their team as they uncover the truth behind a dismembered body found in Whitney Marsh. The investigation takes a dark turn as the detectives inspect what appears to be a rotting human ribcage, though amid the insidious nature of these deaths, the strengthening professional partnership between the officers becomes evident.

Evolution of Characters

After a rocky start in Season 5, Jess and Sunny’s working relationship has evolved significantly. According to Sanjeev Bhaskar, “They’ve built a degree of trust with each other, which allows them to become better partners”. The series continues its tradition as an award-winning cold case crime drama following London detectives who uncover the truth behind unsolved, complicated murders from the past, while exploring the emotional toll on suspects, victims’ families, and the detectives themselves.

Broadcast Details

American audiences can catch Unforgotten Season 6 premiering on Sunday, August 24, at 10/9c on PBS Masterpiece, preceded by The Season 2 premiere of The Marlow Murder Club at 9/8c. The emotional depth and intricate storytelling at the heart of Unforgotten continue to draw viewers back for more.