As revealed in today’s episode, the podcast has come to an end. With no news on the Netflix series, I’m afraid we’ve returned to a period of no new Unsolved Mysteries content.

If Netflix does cancel the series, the producers can shop it around to tv networks, just not other streaming services.

As revealed in today’s episode, the podcast has come to an end. With no news on the Netflix series, I’m afraid we’ve returned to a period of no new Unsolved Mysteries content.

If Netflix does cancel the series, the producers can shop it around to tv networks, just not other streaming services.

Don’t know why they would. Everyone seems to crap on it for one reason or another. I personally felt the podcast started out weak but got better after the first few episodes. Shame.

Thats a damn shame, the podcast was fantastic. I don't give two hoots about the new series it was garbage and won't be missed.

I also thought the podcast was superior to the Netflix series so I’m sad to see it go. I guess it didn’t have enough listeners to warrant the production. Steve French was a great narrator and I really appreciated the use of the original theme music.

I can't speak on the podcast because I never tuned in.

However, the problem with the Netflix series is they made it just like every other show on ID, Crime & Investigation, etc.

Everything that made the original UM stand out they took away.

So shopping it elsewhere really isn't going to do much because shows like the new UM are a dime a dozen.


The only episode I really enjoyed was the one about the guy in Detroit whose body was found on the freeway and the lady is still on the run.

I hope if the series is ever revisited they stick to the core fundamentals of the OG version.

Some of the cases presented didn't need a full hour it was a snoozefest getting through them.

I will forever be a UM stan.

I can't speak on the podcast because I never tuned in.

However, the problem with the Netflix series is they made it just like every other show on ID, Crime & Investigation, etc.

Everything that made the original UM stand out they took away.

So shopping it elsewhere really isn't going to do much because shows like the new UM are a dime a dozen.


The only episode I really enjoyed was the one about the guy in Detroit whose body was found on the freeway and the lady is still on the run.

I hope if the series is ever revisited they stick to the core fundamentals of the OG version.

Some of the cases presented didn't need a full hour it was a snoozefest getting through them.

I will forever be a UM stan.

I can't speak on the podcast because I never tuned in.

However, the problem with the Netflix series is they made it just like every other show on ID, Crime & Investigation, etc.

Everything that made the original UM stand out they took away.

So shopping it elsewhere really isn't going to do much because shows like the new UM are a dime a dozen.


The only episode I really enjoyed was the one about the guy in Detroit whose body was found on the freeway and the lady is still on the run.

I hope if the series is ever revisited they stick to the core fundamentals of the OG version.

Some of the cases presented didn't need a full hour it was a snoozefest getting through them.

I will forever be a UM stan.

For me the Netflix version is kind of hit or miss. Some of them interest me and some don’t. But I don’t approach them with my OG UM glasses anymore(if that makes any sense)

I agree about sticking to the OG theme, but they have a host/narrator crisis with no RS walking through the door. I just feel whatever they do will never be good enough anymore. I hope to get to hear the podcast sometime.

For me the Netflix version is kind of hit or miss. Some of them interest me and some don’t. But I don’t approach them with my OG UM glasses anymore(if that makes any sense)

I agree about sticking to the OG theme, but they have a host/narrator crisis with no RS walking through the door. I just feel whatever they do will never be good enough anymore. I hope to get to hear the podcast sometime.

No, if they did it right, it would be good enough. The problem is they won't do it right.

Two problems. One, Hollywood is in a deep decline and is incapable of making anything like the original.
Two, the structure of the industry has fragmented viewing to the point where instead of 3 large networks producing good quality content, we effectively have dozens of "services" churning out cheap garbage because they need to appeal to specific segments.

The OG Unsolved Mysteries would be very expensive to produce compared to this trash, so they won't do it.

A host could be found if the wanted to. Even though no one is Robert Stack, a man of roughly the same age profile (or even a bit younger) with a good wardrobe of suits, ties, trench coats, etc. and the right manner would be a close enough substitute.

No, if they did it right, it would be good enough. The problem is they won't do it right.

Two problems. One, Hollywood is in a deep decline and is incapable of making anything like the original.
Two, the structure of the industry has fragmented viewing to the point where instead of 3 large networks producing good quality content, we effectively have dozens of "services" churning out cheap garbage because they need to appeal to specific segments.

The OG Unsolved Mysteries would be very expensive to produce compared to this trash, so they won't do it.

A host could be found if the wanted to. Even though no one is Robert Stack, a man of roughly the same age profile (or even a bit younger) with a good wardrobe of suits, ties, trench coats, etc. and the right manner would be a close enough substitute.

I agree with this. Yet I have moved on from the idea of getting a narrator that resembles RS because now I appreciate him a lot more than I did when the show was in real time. as time has passed by I continue to enjoy the original show for what it is in the present moment.

I agree with this. Yet I have moved on from the idea of getting a narrator that resembles RS because now I appreciate him a lot more than I did when the show was in real time. as time has passed by I continue to enjoy the original show for what it is in the present moment.

The fans who have issues with the reboot have valid points.

No one will ever replace RS, but there are people who could be great hosts for the show.

The lack of reenactments, segments, host, etc. was a huge slap in the face to the hardcore fanbase who made that reboot possible.

It was just a huge let down.

The fans who have issues with the reboot have valid points.

No one will ever replace RS, but there are people who could be great hosts for the show.

The lack of reenactments, segments, host, etc. was a huge slap in the face to the hardcore fanbase who made that reboot possible.

It was just a huge let down.

This thread is about the podcast. There are at least two threads dedicated to kvetching about the Netflix series. Here is the link to one:

https://sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=395850


Please keep it on topic.

This thread is about the podcast. There are at least two threads dedicated to kvetching about the Netflix series. Here is the link to one:

https://sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=395850


Please keep it on topic.

In your feelings much?

From the few episodes I listened to the series should have been called "Unprosecuted Mysteries", as they all seemed to have a pretty obvious prime suspect.

I can't speak on the podcast because I never tuned in.

However, the problem with the Netflix series is they made it just like every other show on ID, Crime & Investigation, etc.

Everything that made the original UM stand out they took away.

So shopping it elsewhere really isn't going to do much because shows like the new UM are a dime a dozen.


The only episode I really enjoyed was the one about the guy in Detroit whose body was found on the freeway and the lady is still on the run.

I hope if the series is ever revisited they stick to the core fundamentals of the OG version.

Some of the cases presented didn't need a full hour it was a snoozefest getting through them.

I will forever be a UM stan.


The only way it would work is if it were shopped with a format change. Something close to what people expect the Unsolved Mysteries brand to be from their memories and from what they see on places like Roku and Pluto.

Unsolved Mysteries was not glossy reenactments, it was not high production value that needs 2 years to produce a season, it wasn't generic non-music background music. They should have done what Forensic Files II is doing. Rather than what A&E's also doing with their legacy brands, making generic dry content that's interchangeable (you can literally swap the American Justice/City Confidential/Cold Case Files intros and not tell an episode was meant for another show)

Also ... Robert Stack is a legend but he is NOT irreplaceable. That's just lazy. If they can successfully recast Spock twice they can get a suitable narrator to deliver a creepy tone to a segment.

In your feelings much?

Me thinks Alistair may be back :lol:

This thread is about the podcast. There are at least two threads dedicated to kvetching about the Netflix series. Here is the link to one:

https://sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=395850


Please keep it on topic.

"With no news on the Netflix series, I’m afraid we’ve returned to a period of no new Unsolved Mysteries content.

If Netflix does cancel the series, the producers can shop it around to tv networks, just not other streaming services."


You opened the door with that.

I have no problem with the Netflix show or the Podcast.

Both do a good job telling the stories they cover, but the Podcast was much better produced than the Netflix series (respective of their mediums).

I wish there was a greater pop culture push for both formats. There's a very large population of UM fans (especially within the Gen-X and Boomer communities) but a lot of folks I've spoken to had no idea UNSOLVED MYSTERIES had returned as a show or podcast.

The lack of consumer awareness is a major blow to this property.

"With no news on the Netflix series, I’m afraid we’ve returned to a period of no new Unsolved Mysteries content.

If Netflix does cancel the series, the producers can shop it around to tv networks, just not other streaming services."


You opened the door with that.

Exactly and trying to police the responses.

This is definitely too bad - always enjoyed the podcast.

They did leave the caveat that is was shutting down for now.

I'm bummed -- I loved listening to the podcast when I was working on my yard in the summer and just as the season is coming here the podcast is over.

All I’m saying is that I’d like to keep the focus on the loss of the podcast. As I pointed out, there are already a half-dozen threads complaining about the Netflix series. Why not use those instead of creating more hate that bogs down an entirely different conversation? That’s all.

All I’m saying is that I’d like to keep the focus on the loss of the podcast. As I pointed out, there are already a half-dozen threads complaining about the Netflix series. Why not use those instead of creating more hate that bogs down an entirely different conversation? That’s all.

Since it appears you're new here, I will say this - there's a clique of Occam's Razor posters who are professional naysayers that don't believe that any mysteries are real (in the sense that there's never a conspiracy or people who plan horrible situations) and these folks HATE the Netflix series.

As I posted earlier, I wish more people knew that the podcast was available. One thing we can do is post and share the podcast link(s) across our social media platforms. If more eyes land on the page, maybe that might spur the production of new episodes?

At least, that's a pipe dream for now.

The official Unsolved Mysteries Twitter account has said there are no plans for a third season. They then suggest that anything is possible in the future.

So other than a tv series or podcast, what format could Unsolved take next?

The only way it would work is if it were shopped with a format change. Something close to what people expect the Unsolved Mysteries brand to be from their memories and from what they see on places like Roku and Pluto.

Unsolved Mysteries was not glossy reenactments, it was not high production value that needs 2 years to produce a season, it wasn't generic non-music background music. They should have done what Forensic Files II is doing. Rather than what A&E's also doing with their legacy brands, making generic dry content that's interchangeable (you can literally swap the American Justice/City Confidential/Cold Case Files intros and not tell an episode was meant for another show)

Also ... Robert Stack is a legend but he is NOT irreplaceable. That's just lazy. If they can successfully recast Spock twice they can get a suitable narrator to deliver a creepy tone to a segment.

I’m certain there would be a format change if it moved to cable. Netflix made UM in line with its other true crime docs. A network like Investigation Discovery may want a narrator and re-enactments.

How much does it cost to create podcasts?

Probably dirt cheap compared to documentaries.

Since it appears you're new here, I will say this - there's a clique of Occam's Razor posters who are professional naysayers that don't believe that any mysteries are real (in the sense that there's never a conspiracy or people who plan horrible situations) and these folks HATE the Netflix series.

As I posted earlier, I wish more people knew that the podcast was available. One thing we can do is post and share the podcast link(s) across our social media platforms. If more eyes land on the page, maybe that might spur the production of new episodes?

At least, that's a pipe dream for now.

"Occam's Razor posters"

Or maybe we just don't like that the show presented only one side, the family's biased side, and left out tons of conflicting facts that made their theories fall apart. That's why you need a narrator, to present the narrative that they can't interview.

"Occam's Razor posters"

Or maybe we just don't like that the show presented only one side, the family's biased side, and left out tons of conflicting facts that made their theories fall apart. That's why you need a narrator, to present the narrative that they can't interview.

What does that have to do with the podcast?

Since it appears you're new here, I will say this - there's a clique of Occam's Razor posters who are professional naysayers that don't believe that any mysteries are real (in the sense that there's never a conspiracy or people who plan horrible situations) and these folks HATE the Netflix series.

As I posted earlier, I wish more people knew that the podcast was available. One thing we can do is post and share the podcast link(s) across our social media platforms. If more eyes land on the page, maybe that might spur the production of new episodes?

At least, that's a pipe dream for now.

I have definitely noticed that mentality. They really think there are no mysteries! 😂 Luckily I’ve discovered the ignore user option. Makes for a much more pleasant reading experience.

What does that have to do with the podcast?

Pooja, what is this behaviour?

I have definitely noticed that mentality. They really think there are no mysteries! 😂 Luckily I’ve discovered the ignore user option. Makes for a much more pleasant reading experience.

Hi, AlistairCranium

With the news of the 35th anniversary special coupled with the podcast ending and no updates on the Netflix series, is CM shutting down all things UM?