Unforgotten Season 6 Episode 2 Premieres with Deeper Investigation into Cold Case Murder

August 31, 2025 - The second episode of the highly anticipated sixth season of the acclaimed British crime drama “Unforgotten” aired tonight on PBS at 10 p.m., continuing the investigation into a grisly cold case that has captivated viewers.

In tonight’s episode, Detective Chief Inspector Jess James and Detective Inspector Sunny Khan delved deeper into the mysterious death of Gerry Cooper, whose dismembered remains were discovered in Whitney Marsh. The investigative team made significant progress by establishing contact with Cooper’s widow, Juliet, while uncovering disturbing details about the victim’s past and criminal history.

The episode, which has already received a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb with 322 votes, revealed that “no one is as innocent as they first seem” as the team’s investigation exposed darker layers to the lives of the various suspects. According to episode descriptions, the detectives explored Cooper’s background, including his criminal record, while the complex web of relationships surrounding the case began to emerge.

The season premiere on August 24 introduced viewers to a diverse group of suspects, including a forthright television pundit, an autistic individual living with their mother, an Afghan refugee seeking UK citizenship, and a university faculty head. Each character appears to have complicated connections to the victim, setting up what critics are calling one of the series’ most complex cases to date.

“Unforgotten” continues to examine the emotional toll of cold cases on both investigators and the families involved. The show stars Sanjeev Bhaskar as DI Sunny Khan and Sinéad Keenan as DCI Jess James, with the cast also including MyAnna Buring, Victoria Hamilton, and Michele Dotrice.

The series, created by Chris Lang and directed by Andy Wilson, will continue its six-episode run through September 28, 2025, with new episodes airing Sundays at 10 p.m. on PBS. Episodes are also available for streaming on the PBS app and other PBS platforms following their broadcast premiere.

The show has already been renewed for a seventh season, confirming the continued popularity of this British crime drama that has become a staple of PBS’s Masterpiece Mystery programming.