10 Best British TV Shows Of 2018
2. Unforgotten
The first series of Unforgotten, as well-received as it was, fell under the radar a bit. It was when the second arrived last year that viewers really had the opportunity to see what they were missing out on. With two spectacular series under its belt - and a Stateside airing on PBS - things could only get better for Unforgotten, which is exactly what happened when the third series premiered back in the summer of this year.
The greatest thing about Unforgotten is how Chris Lang uses his two main characters to explore incredibly relevant issues. In the third series, it's social media - or more specifically trial-by-social-media - and the dangers that arise because of it that are at the forefront. Additionally, the narrative is exceptionally good (as always), as DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunil Khan investigate the murder of Hayley Reid, after her remains are discovered off the M1 motorway.
The fact that Unforgotten is rather formulaic actually benefits the series as opposed to hindering it. The unforgettable twists and turns were as spectacular this time around as they've ever been, and the fact that the case personally impacted our detectives aided in differentiating this series from its predecessors. Utterly sublime.