An ITVX crime drama series has been hailed as so gripping that fans have been binge-watching every episode in one go, and it rivals Breaking Bad and Mad Men for their favorite shows.
Perfect for Fans of Breaking Bad and Mad Men
Your next TV binge could be an ITVX crime drama that people say is just as good as Breaking Bad. Finishing your latest fixation can leave you with a TV-sized hole in your life while you try to find something new to fill the void, and with so many shows on so many streaming services, narrowing down your selection can be tricky.
But according to TV fans on social media, there is a little-known series out there that will wow fans of hugely popular shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and The Sopranos. What is more, you can watch it on ITVX, meaning you do not have to pay a penny for a subscription service and can binge it all for free.
Reddit Recommendation
The series was shared on Reddit after someone on the TV Suggestions forum asked for recommendations for the next show to binge for him and his wife. He said the pair alternate between picking shows, and it is now his turn, but he has drawn a complete blank on what to suggest. To give commenters some help, he listed his and his wife's top five TV shows of all time. His favorites were Mr Robot, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, The Leftovers, and Better Call Saul, while his wife's were The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Mad Men, Succession, and Mr Robot.
One of the recommended shows for a couple with those heavy hitters in their top five was the ITVX series Unforgotten. After one person suggested it, others replied to say it was among their favorites and agreeing that the couple should give it a chance. One person said: "Unforgotten. British detective series where they work cold cases." To which someone replied: "Wonderful show. A new season should be out soon." And another responded: "Our favorite show."
About Unforgotten
Unforgotten is not a new series, as it first aired in 2015, but it has been going strong for the past decade and you can now watch all six seasons released so far on ITVX, giving you plenty to binge. What is more, the drama has been renewed for a seventh season, so even if you do binge-watch every episode, there is more to come.
The crime drama series follows a team of London detectives led by DCI Cassie Stuart (Nicola Walker) in seasons one to four, DCI Jessie James (Sinead Keenan) in seasons five and six, and DCI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) as they solve cold cases. Each six-episode season deals with a new case, so although there are currently six seasons, they are not deeply connected, and it is possible to binge-watch them a season at a time, like a collection of mini-series.
Critical Acclaim
The series is critically acclaimed, earning a nomination for Best Drama Series at the British Academy Television Awards in 2022, and winning a Best Supporting Actor trophy for Tom Courtenay at the same awards in 2016. It holds a near-perfect 91 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the public score is not far behind on 76 percent.
