If you like crime dramas where a main character has some kind of supernatural power, or outrageously advanced mental abilities, then you'll love Unforgettable. As for me, I don't dislike the show, but it's not my favorite either. I had never watched a full episode until recently. Considering the premise - a detective who has a superior autobiographical memory - I thought I would be hooked to the television screen. Eh, not so much. I watched the episode to the end, but my mind did wander a few times.
Carrie Wells (Poppy Montgomery) is a detective originally from Syracuse, who moved to New York City to escape the pain and trauma of her sister's murder investigation being stopped. She has hyperthymesia, a rare condition where a person remembers every detail of their past - events, surroundings, conversations, etc. Of course, this is greatly useful for identifying and locating homicide perpetrators. The acting is just okay. The use of technology is intriguing to watch. Otherwise, this show is nothing to write home about. There's a lack of realism with Carrie, in terms of her hyperthymesia. The writers make it out to be something that classifies her as a superhuman, when in real life, people who have hyperthymesia can experience a substantial level of distress. I suggest doing research on it - what you'll find out is nothing like what this show portrays. Jill Price, the first person to be diagnosed with the condition (she's an author), has stated the constant, nonstop flooding of memories often has her feeling exhausted. So it kind of annoys me how in Unforgettable, Carrie's hyperthymesia is depicted as less of a hindrance and more of an advantage over the rest of the population. Also, I noticed Poppy Montgomery has a very soft and whispery voice, so make sure you have the volume on high. It's a decent show to watch, if you have nothing to do and you like crime dramas. But I've definitely seen better.
Carrie Wells (Poppy Montgomery) is a detective originally from Syracuse, who moved to New York City to escape the pain and trauma of her sister's murder investigation being stopped. She has hyperthymesia, a rare condition where a person remembers every detail of their past - events, surroundings, conversations, etc. Of course, this is greatly useful for identifying and locating homicide perpetrators. The acting is just okay. The use of technology is intriguing to watch. Otherwise, this show is nothing to write home about. There's a lack of realism with Carrie, in terms of her hyperthymesia. The writers make it out to be something that classifies her as a superhuman, when in real life, people who have hyperthymesia can experience a substantial level of distress. I suggest doing research on it - what you'll find out is nothing like what this show portrays. Jill Price, the first person to be diagnosed with the condition (she's an author), has stated the constant, nonstop flooding of memories often has her feeling exhausted. So it kind of annoys me how in Unforgettable, Carrie's hyperthymesia is depicted as less of a hindrance and more of an advantage over the rest of the population. Also, I noticed Poppy Montgomery has a very soft and whispery voice, so make sure you have the volume on high. It's a decent show to watch, if you have nothing to do and you like crime dramas. But I've definitely seen better.