Unforgotten’s second episode of series six saw fans continuing to plea for the return of Nicola Walker’s character Cassie Stuart, who was killed off in series four.
The straight-talking detective died in heartbreaking scenes, but many viewers have been complaining the series will never be “the same” and pleading for a return to the earlier series.
Unforgotten debuted on ITV in 2015, with Walker at the helm as Cassie and her detective partner Sunny played by Sanjeev Bhaskar.
Previous episodes have seen the two cracking cases linked to historic mysteries whilst exploring their own personal issues.
The latest series saw Sinéad Keenan replacing Walker’s role as DCI Jess James, but despite making her mark for a second series, fans are still comparing the show to its earlier episodes featuring Walker.
A Radio Times synopsis for Monday, February 10’s episode reads: “The Bishop Street team investigate Gerry Cooper’s record.
Unforgotten series six hits is currently airing on ITV
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“As Jess and Sunny make contact with his widow, Juliet, more layers to the suspects’ lives are also revealed, and none of them are as innocent as they first seem.”
While some viewers remained intrigued by the plot, other fans continue to beg for Cassie to somehow make a comeback, while others complained about the episodes not being “the same”.
Taking to X, one penned: “I miss the relationship between Cassie and Sunny. I can’t really take to the newbie whose got a face like she’s chewing a wasp #Unforgotten.”
“Sorry I’m out. Not the same since nicola walker left. #unforgotten,” another admitted.
Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinead Keenan are back on screens for series six of Unforgotten
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“Still don’t forgive them for killing off nicola walker in unforgotten.. it will never hit the same,” someone else reflected.
“Earlier Unforgotten eps with Nicola Walker were great, new woman is OK and would say new series is worth a watch for Sanjeev Bhaskar alone,” another remarked.
Someone else demanded: “Bring back Cassie. #Unforgotten.”
Others applauded the series though, with one writing: “Watching the new series of #unforgotten I really miss Nicola Walker but so far enjoying this series.
“There’s so many twists and turns and it’s all available on ITVX.”
“Glad this is finally back, even tho I miss Nicola it’s so good. #Unforgotten,” another shared. (sic)
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ITV viewers made a plea to ITV over the latest series of the show
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Keenan joined in the latest series, which aired in 2023, following the dramatic exit of Cassie, who died in a shock twist at the end of the fourth series.
Keenan admitted she initially thought it would be “ridiculous” to attempt to follow in Walker’s footsteps, but her curiosity led to her taking on the role.
Speaking to Radio Times, she added: “Only a fool would follow in Nicola Walker’s footsteps!”