Unforgettable

Carrie Wells used to be a Syracuse detective, but she carries a memory that never forgets. Her hyperthymesia renders every sight, sound, and detail a permanent mental recording, turning everyday moments into a searchable archive. When her former partner and lover asks for help solving a case, she moves to New York City and joins the Queens homicide unit of the NYPD. The new job gives her access to a stream of fresh crimes that she can dissect with perfect recall, while she clings to a personal motive that has shadowed her for years. She hopes to uncover what happened the day her sister was murdered, a memory she has always failed to recover.

Created by John Bellucci and Ed Redlich, Unforgettable premiered on CBS in 2011 as an original crime drama. It centers on a detective whose memory is a fully functional professional tool, guiding her through a string of urban homicide cases in New York. The tone blends noir mood with procedural pacing.

Unforgettable has a modest but devoted following among fans of memory driven procedurals. The premise sparked discussions about the ethics and limits of perfect recall and how precise recollections influence investigations and courtroom outcomes, leaving a noticeable mark on the genre and inspiring online debates.

Critics praised Poppy Montgomery as Carrie Wells for grounding a high concept idea in human emotion, while Dylan Walsh provides a steady counterpoint as the experienced partner. The show leans toward steady suspense and thoughtful reflection on memory trauma, truth, and the cost of knowing everything, inviting viewers to question memory's trust.

No major award nominations are recorded for the series during its CBS run. While critics praised the concept and performances, Unforgettable did not break into the awards circuit with significant recognition, leaving the show with a modest but loyal audience.