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The Forgotten

  • TV Series
  • 2009–2010
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.4K
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The Forgotten (2009)
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Former detective Alex Donovan leads a team of volunteers known as The Forgotten Network, a dedicated group of amateur sleuths that takes on murder cases after the police have reached a dead ... Read allFormer detective Alex Donovan leads a team of volunteers known as The Forgotten Network, a dedicated group of amateur sleuths that takes on murder cases after the police have reached a dead end and even unable to identify the deceased.Former detective Alex Donovan leads a team of volunteers known as The Forgotten Network, a dedicated group of amateur sleuths that takes on murder cases after the police have reached a dead end and even unable to identify the deceased.

  • Creator
    • Mark Friedman
  • Stars
    • Christian Slater
    • Michelle Borth
    • Anthony Carrigan
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.4K
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    • Creator
      • Mark Friedman
    • Stars
      • Christian Slater
      • Michelle Borth
      • Anthony Carrigan
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes17

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    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Alex Donovan
    • 2009–2010
    Michelle Borth
    Michelle Borth
    • Candace Butler
    • 2009–2010
    Anthony Carrigan
    Anthony Carrigan
    • Tyler Davies
    • 2009–2010
    Bob Stephenson
    Bob Stephenson
    • Walter Bailey
    • 2009–2010
    Rochelle Aytes
    Rochelle Aytes
    • Grace Russell
    • 2009–2010
    Heather Stephens
    Heather Stephens
    • Lindsey Drake
    • 2009–2010
    Elisha Cuthbert
    Elisha Cuthbert
    • Maxine Denver
    • 2010
    Jasper Cole
    Jasper Cole
    • Desk Clerk
    • 2009
    Elizabeth Bogush
    Elizabeth Bogush
    • Greta Wilkes
    • 2009–2010
    Jake Dogias
    Jake Dogias
    • Chicago PD Tech…
    • 2009
    Susan Ruttan
    Susan Ruttan
    • Horsemama
    • 2009–2010
    Christina Chang
    Christina Chang
    • Claire Post
    • 2009
    Jadin Gould
    Jadin Gould
    • Lucy Donovan
    • 2010
    James C. Burns
    James C. Burns
    • David Hansen
    • 2010
    Lily Rains
    Lily Rains
    • Monica
    • 2009–2010
    Mark Weiler
    • Keller…
    • 2009–2010
    Charles Parnell
    Charles Parnell
    • Man…
    • 2010
    Jonathan Kennedy
    • Joey…
    • 2010
    • Creator
      • Mark Friedman
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    User reviews12

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    10unsilent_majority

    Excellent Show

    I have been watching this show on DVR and it is actually a very good show. My wife told me that it was not doing very well in the ratings game so I figured I would do what I can to let it be known that there are people who love this show and would be sad to see it go. In every episode, they start with a body or, in some cases, body parts. Throughout the show you get a little more information until, at the end, they show you exactly what happened. I like it better than CSI, Bones, or any of the other similar shows. Perhaps that is the problem; the forgotten has been preceded by so many similar shows that people are tired of the same old same old. But give this show a try.
    10ghstrap

    Reality TV at its Best

    This show was not your usual "CSI" type of production. I was impressed by the cast's way of depicting very different people from various walks of life who wanted to volunteer their personal time to identify someone who died "nameless". It was a terrific concept and I am sure it has inspired any number of people to pursue involvement in this worthy cause. So why did ABC nix the show?? I felt let down and disappointed that the show was discontinued. There are so many "dumb" reality shows on TV right now. Why isn't a show like this one valued when it is based on real and very sad circumstances that can turn out in a positive way for families who have missing children etc.?
    10mawbe2

    Another (good)one bites the dust!

    Yet again another program, that I like, deleted without much of a chance given to gain an audience. Big surprise. Why don't we just put on massive amounts of "reality?" and other totally useless garbage shows, instead of nurturing the kind of "acting" series that might make us think once in awhile. Oh, I forgot, that's what they're trying to do now. My mistake. So many decently written and acted series have fallen by the wayside in the past years, to be replaced by these other mindless exploitation shows. It's really a shame. I guess as long as there are people wanting to see these other types, good shows like "the forgotten","Jericho", etc., don't stand a chance. Thank goodness for rentals, I guess.
    8trishobrien

    Bad call by ABC

    I LOVED this show & I'm sick that ABC canceled it before it even had a chance. It was a unique idea that had real merit because it brought to light a situation that really exists and gave much needed publicity to the network that helps solve the problem. I have actually looked into how close the nearest network was & whether I have any talents that would be useful to them. The show had also started some very interesting discussions with my 13 year old that we might not have had without the show! At that age is doesn't occur to them that someone could die unidentified & unclaimed. We have also discussed how driven a parent could be to find a missing child &th until there's proof, you can't stop looking. Boo hiss to ABC!
    10ldiana9

    The Forgotten

    I am stating my opinion as to wondering why they took the forgotten off the air. I am beyond angry for doing such a stupid move! I want them to bring back the forgotten with the same actors and actresses. This is one of the best shows that I've watched since Jaws. So now my question is, "When are they going to bring back the forgotten?" Christian Slater is one of my favorite actors and I would love to meet him in person so that I could let him know personally. The other characters in the forgotten was also amazing people as they are a team. You do not want to break up a team! Just please, who ever decided to take this show off the air made the biggest mistake ever! Bring back this show and bring back the team! By Diana LaCroix in Omaha, Nebraska

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    • Trivia
      Donovan Doe, which became episode #15, was originally episode #17, the finale. However, when the show was canceled, the finale was aired sooner. The remaining two episodes, Designer Jane and Living Doe, both aired later, during the summer, on July 3, 2010.
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      Referenced in Dancing with the Stars: Round Two: Results Show (2009)

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Unknown
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA(establishing shots)
    • Production companies
      • Bonanza Productions
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Television
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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