The episode opens with Asif Syed (Elham Ehsas) dropping Hassan (Ahmad Sakhi) off at a farm to work. He flips on a citizenship study guide audio. At the police station, DCI Jess James (Sinead Keenan) fills her team in on Gerard Cooper’s case. She says he may have accumulated a lot of debt during the pandemic. Juliet Cooper (Victoria Hamilton) arrives at the Coleman Lecture Theatre to find a “RACIST” display on the stage. Cooper demands to know what Paul Merrick (Adrian Rawlins) said to them. He admits to telling them she was taking their request into consideration. Frustrated, she curses. He warns her against backing the union into a corner and reminds her that they pay them. She insists the students haven’t a clue about real life which they must teach them. He urges her to approve the online course. She argues it is unfair to everyone involved.
Dot Baines (Michele Dotrice) calls out for Marty Baines (Maximilian Fairley) to take her to the bathroom. Unknowing to her, Marty is in a therapy session at Castlebridge Mental Health Centre. He complains of his condition getting worse. Dr. Renfield (Charles Abomeli) recommends increasing his Sertraline dose to 100 milligrams. Marty says it is his right to have a girlfriend. Renfield argues no one has that right. Marty questions what he did to deserve autism. Renfield assures him it is no fault of his own and that life isn’t always fair. He tells Marty that he will refer him to Kent Council’s new autism service but there is a backlog of about a year. Marty walks out while Renfield explains the potential side effects. At a church, Melinda Ricci (Myanna Buring) is about to leave when she encounters Father Luke Ryan (Damien Molony). They briefly discuss Patrick’s (Emmett J Scanlan) declining condition.
At Devon Constabulary, Asif questions Ram Sidhu (Phaldut Sharma) what he was doing with 2-grand in cash. Elsewhere, Cooper is helping Taylor Cooper (Pixie Davies) with her work when she sees DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) and Jess pull up outside. Elsewhere, Melinda sits quietly after having sex with Father Luke. He apologizes. She asks if he would like a drink. Elsewhere, Jess suggests a widened search may uncover more of Gerard’s body parts. Weepy, Cooper questions how someone could do such a terrible thing to another human. Sunny says dismemberment is generally related to disposal and nothing personal. Jess says he was discovered at Whitney Marsh. After a flashback of a handsaw, knife, and box cutter, Cooper claims to have told the original investigator that Gerard’s death was likely violent. Sunny asks what gave her that idea. She says the money. Elsewhere, Marty chats with a man who gives his opinion of what people like. Doreen (Lisa Davina Phillip) arrives. Elsewhere, Cooper tells Jess and Sunny that Gerard Cooper leased a pub, “The Three Crowns,” once managed by his uncle in Stepney in 2014. She says he was managing several rentals on his own while she worked at Central London University. Their debt grew when the pub shuttered and their tenants stopped paying their rent during the pandemic. Cooper claims Gerard borrowed 17 grand from gangsters and in February 2021, he was attacked. Erjon Markaj (Nikolaos Brahimllari), a gangster, came to the pub looking for Gerard five days after the attack. She opens the door as Taylor is ascending the stairs.
Melinda is talking to Father Luke when her producer, Gabriel (Oliver Lansley), calls. He says the Express is sending her an article for her next piece. While bathing Dot, Doreen asks about her black eye. Marty blurts out she slipped when he was helping her out of the shower. She voices concern about Dot not getting proper care and wants to contact social services. Dot refuses to leave Marty alone. He begins to act strangely and chant. Elsewhere, Cooper tells Jess and Sunny that she, Gerard, and Taylor were living in a flat at the pub in 2021. It wasn’t until after he died that she purchased this place. She claims Gerard generally got home around 6:30 but that night, he didn’t show up. She says he was scheduled to meet a colleague who claimed he canceled at 4. Cooper called the police at midnight. She denies they had argued as the police assumed. After his vehicle was discovered near the Elizabeth Bridge, the police believed he jumped. She says the lead investigator was later charged with corruption. Elsewhere, Marty rushes to catch up with Doreen and informs her of his plan to get a job to get Dot more help. She says that isn’t necessary and they only want to ensure they are safe.
Jess suggests Cooper killed Gerard for his life insurance. Asif arrives at the farm to find Hassan arguing with the owner. Hassan claims the owner paid him less because of his lower production. Asif forces him to apologize. Elsewhere, Cooper tells Taylor that Gerard was murdered. Taylor claims to have blamed herself for him jumping. Cooper assures her that Gerard adored her. Taylor leaves to do her homework. Elsewhere, Jess inspects Steve James’s (Andrew Lancel) jacket before calling Debbie (Grainne Keenan) to set up a meeting for them to talk. Debbie thanks her. Jess asks her to not tell Mum. At a pub, Sunny tells Leanne Balcombe (Georgia Mackenzie) about his online date in which the woman wanted nothing to do with him. Elsewhere, Gabriel criticizes Melinda’s piece. He stresses the importance of giving readers their opinion and orders her to rewrite it. At the police department, Cooper tells Jess and Sunny that she and Taylor slept on other people’s sofa after Gerard lost the pub. She sold their rental properties to pay off the mortgages. She denies knowing Gerard had a 400-grand life insurance policy until after he was declared dead. Sunny requests to see the tenancy records. Cooper says the locals loved him and their marriage was a happy one. Jess asks how they met. Surprised, Cooper tells them that he was recently divorced when they met in 2009 at a local election hustings. Taylor was born later that year. DS Fran Lingley (Carolina Main) tells Jess and Sunny there are no records of Cooper requesting Gerard’s case to be reopened after Sidhu was prosecuted. DC Karen Willets (Pippa Nixon) says the Havering Council oversees the Whitney Marsh Car Park CCTV but the footage is erased after 90 days. Sunny explains the purpose of bin liners.
Melinda assures Patrick that Colm Moyland is responsible for the accident because he was three times over the legal limit and ran a red light. He says since he had consumed half a pint, they believe both of them are responsible. If he is found liable, he will not be allowed to file a claim with Moyland’s or his insurance. At HM Prison Ashbourne, Sunny confronts Sidhu about Gerard’s case. He calls him a “disgrace to the badge.” Elsewhere, Markaj denies they are gangers. Jess reminds him that his cousin and father spent time in prison for drugs and GBH. He says his cousin is not connected to their business. At the prison, Sighu tells Sunny that he questioned Cooper’s happy marriage claim. Elsewhere, Markaj claims Gerard borrowed 12 grand which he repaid with 5% interest. He and Sighu make the comment about dead men not paying debts. Sighu says the Chinese pub manager believed Cooper was attacked by one of his male employees. Markaj claims Gerard was having an affair.
Melinda does an episode of Mel’s Minute. She later scans multiple social media comments criticizing her. The police put up signs requesting information about human remains found at Whitney Marsh. Elsewhere, Merrick informs Cooper that the union is requesting a meeting with her. She insists they want to judge her. He says his hands are tied. She blames him for taking it for so long and suggests he be grateful. Elsewhere, Hilary (Jan Francis) says Melinda chose her own life. Melinda asks for a little empathy. Hilary says it isn’t in them before telling her that Gerard who they met at the Oaks was murdered. Shocked, Melinda ends the call. Elsewhere, Marty takes is medicine at 2:57. The next morning, Melinda leaves a threatening voicemail. Cooper deletes a voicemail.
Unforgotten Review
The overuse of scene jumps alter the story flow. It jumps between characters with little to no logic connecting them. There are no action scenes to break up the monotony of the long-winded, dull script. The dialogue is sluggish as well as the acting which is unacceptable with such a great main cast.
Story progression is comparable to a snail’s pace. The quality is the lowest since the series debuted in April 2018. The story is overshadowed by the dozens forced agendas. TV shows and movies are a respite from life’s challenges and world problems. Unfortunately, Unforgotten will not offer a respite but only add to your frustration. The episode deserves a 4 out of 10.
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