As series five of Unforgotten comes to its conclusion, ITV has confirmed there will be a sixth series of the cold case detective show.
The drama, starring Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar, currently averages 8.1 million viewers, with episode one of the series having consolidated at an impressive 8.4 million viewers (with repeats and on demand). The opening episode of series five is also the most-watched programme on ITV this year, its return was highly anticipated after lead character Cassie Stuart (Nicola Walker) was killed off in a car crash towards the end of series four.
Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinéad Keenan will both reprise their roles as DI Sunil 'Sunny' Khan and DCI Jess James. Their characters have had a complex on-screen relationship that began with tension and conflict, but ultimately developed into a positive dynamic, promising an exciting new partnership for fans to look forward to.
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Series six will follow DI Khan and DCI James as they investigate cold cases and unsolved crimes from the past, unraveling secrets and unearthing buried truths along the way. Further casting for the new series will be announced at the time of production. The fifth series saw the mystery of a body found up inside a chimney breast and viewers saw how the murder victim was connected to a cast of characters who are at first glance unconnected.
As with previous series, each of the new six episodes will be written by Chris Lang who is also known for his work on Innocent, The Hookup Plan, Dark Heart, A Mother’s Son and the recently BAFTA nominated ITV drama The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe.
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