Grade: C
With the recent onslaught of television crime dramas, CBS’s “Unforgettable” might struggle to live up to its name. The show’s protagonist, Carrie Wells, has hyperthymesia, a condition in which she can recall the tiniest details of her life — an interesting premise. But the scenes where Wells relives past events end up being long, confusing and a bit trippy. Wells’ internal battle with her gift, a blessing for the police force but a burden on her personal life, manages to make such a rare condition relatable to the audience. The pilot may leave some scratching their heads, but recollections from the one event Wells can’t remember — her sister’s death — could help viewers remember to catch next week’s episode.
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“Unforgettable” series premiere
September 21, 2011