The article argues that ITV’s Unforgotten is a strong follow-up for viewers who enjoyed Broadchurch, chiefly because both dramas treat murder investigations as stories about grief, memory and the people affected by crime. It notes that The New York Times has recognised Unforgotten among the best international television dramas, presenting this as further support for its recommendation.

Across six seasons, Unforgotten has centred on cold cases, often beginning with the discovery of human remains long after a disappearance. Its investigations gradually connect apparently unrelated characters and reveal concealed guilt, family tensions and the consequences of past decisions, rather than relying solely on a final plot twist.