Unforgotten Season 6 Returns with a Chilling New Case

2025-03-01

The sixth season of ITV’s acclaimed crime drama Unforgotten has returned, with Sinead Keenan reprising her role as DCI Jess James and Sanjeev Bhaskar as DI Sunny Khan. The series, which premiered on February 9 at 9pm, follows the duo as they investigate a chilling new case involving the discovery of human remains at Whitney Marsh. Analysis reveals the body was dismembered before being discarded, setting the stage for a complex investigation.

The season introduces a host of new characters, each with secrets tied to the case. Among the suspects are Melinda Ricci (MyAnna Buring), a political commentator; Asif Syed (Elham Ehsas), an Afghan immigrant preparing for his UK citizenship exam; Marty Baines (Maximilian Fairley), an autistic man recovering from a traumatic event; and Juliet Cooper (Victoria Hamilton), a history lecturer with a troubled teenage daughter. The investigation delves into their interconnected pasts, uncovering hidden ties that may reveal the killer.

The cast also includes Michele Dotrice as Marty’s mother, Dot Baines, and Emmett J Scanlan as Patrick, Melinda’s fiancé, who was left disabled after a car accident. Returning characters include pathologist Leanne Balcombe (Georgia Mackenzie) and members of Jess and Sunny’s police team, DS Murray Boulting (Jordan Long), DS Fran Lingley (Carolina Main), and DC Karen Willets (Pippa Nixon).

Filming for the season took place in various locations, including Wales, which doubled for Ireland, and Deal, Kent. Sanjeev Bhaskar described the marsh scenes as “freezing,” while praising the beauty of the Welsh landscapes. The coastal town of Deal, with its rich naval history, provided a picturesque backdrop for key scenes.

Unforgotten continues to captivate audiences with its intricate storytelling and compelling performances, as Jess and Sunny navigate both professional challenges and personal turmoil in their pursuit of justice.

Unforgotten season 6 cast in full as new guests join Jess James and Sunny Khan

The new season of Unforgotten has begun on ITV and sees Sinead Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar reprise their roles as DCI Jess James and DI Sunny Khan, and

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