Netflix UM Revival News

[Jon]

Anyone else heard about this? I hope it is true

https://productionbulletin.com/database/

[Todd Mueller]

AWESOME! I so hope this is legit!

[drew790]

I need to know who they're getting to host before I truly get excited.

[MA]

I wonder the same thing. Who is going to be hosting it?

[Jon]

The reddit user who shared that info had a membership to this site Production Bulletin so he was able to post the details that are whited out in the link.

Show description from the site : UNSOLVED MYSTERIES (NETFLIX (S)) February 2019 21 LAPS ENTERTAINMENT 10201 West Pico Blvd., Building 41, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90064 PHONE: 310-369-7170 FAX:310-969-0809 STATUS: FEBRUARY 2019 PRODUCER: Terry Dunn Meurer, Christine Lenig COSGROVE-MEURER PRODUCTIONS 4303 W. Verdugo Ave., Burbank, CA 91604 818-843-5600 FAX: 818-843-8585 NETFLIX 5800 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028 310-734-2900 lahiring@netflix.com The series reboot uses re-enactments and interviews to retell the circumstances of, well, mysteries that are unsolved. Covering crimes, tales of lost love, unexplained history and paranormal events, viewers are encouraged to call in with information that might solve the mystery

[MA]

I had a good feeling the show would be coming to Netflix.

[Vronksy]

Confirmed: Netflix is Rebooting Unsolved Mysteries

No other details released, but this publication did evidently get confirmation that the show is happening.

[tarheelslim]

Originally Posted by Jon

The reddit user who shared that info had a membership to this site Production Bulletin so he was able to post the details that are whited out in the link.

Show description from the site : UNSOLVED MYSTERIES (NETFLIX (S)) February 2019 21 LAPS ENTERTAINMENT 10201 West Pico Blvd., Building 41, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90064 PHONE: 310-369-7170 FAX:310-969-0809 STATUS: FEBRUARY 2019 PRODUCER: Terry Dunn Meurer, Christine Lenig COSGROVE-MEURER PRODUCTIONS 4303 W. Verdugo Ave., Burbank, CA 91604 818-843-5600 FAX: 818-843-8585 NETFLIX 5800 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028 310-734-2900 lahiring@netflix.com The series reboot uses re-enactments and interviews to retell the circumstances of, well, mysteries that are unsolved. Covering crimes, tales of lost love, unexplained history and paranormal events, viewers are encouraged to call in with information that might solve the mystery

I sure did not expect this of Netflix (the only major streaming platform UM has not been on?), especially not with the same format as the original (according to the above).

Pretty excited...

[drew4824]

Here is a bit more detail: https://deadline.com/2019/01/netflix...vy-1202537462/

Looks like it will run 12 episodes and include 1 case per show.

[Labonte18]

Originally Posted by drew4824

Here is a bit more detail: https://deadline.com/2019/01/netflix...vy-1202537462/

Looks like it will run 12 episodes and include 1 case per show.

I suspect it will run more than that.. Once they see the production costs, which are fairly low, and the views I suspect it will pull.. I think they'll be quite happy. The only thing.. They need to put the new shows under their own category, not lump them in with the classic Unsolved Mysteries episodes as season 15 or whatever.

Just a thought.. I'm betting they renew it.. Expand it.. And someone at Netflix starts saying "Should we talk to John Walsh about reviving America's Most Wanted?"

[drew790]

Originally Posted by drew4824

1 case per show.

Ugh. I don't know if I have it in me for either a 30 or 60 minute lost love episode. That was the beauty of doing segments.

[drew790]

Hopefully this deal includes the original Stack series, then I can cancel Prime.

[tarheelslim]

Originally Posted by drew790

Hopefully this deal includes the original Stack series, then I can cancel Prime.

I have to imagine they will add RSUM, it just doesn't make any sense that they wouldn't (they would basically be promoting the original series on other platforms if they weren't showing it, it's hard to believe they would do that).... isn't Forensic Files licensed through Filmrise to Netflix?

[tarheelslim]

Originally Posted by Labonte18

I suspect it will run more than that.. Once they see the production costs, which are fairly low, and the views I suspect it will pull.. I think they'll be quite happy.

The bummer is it always seems to take so long for Netflix to add more of their originals. Perhaps production for this show will be faster than the scripted ones and it won't take 1-2 years for new batches.

[Kane]

Originally Posted by drew790

Ugh. I don't know if I have it in me for either a 30 or 60 minute lost love episode. That was the beauty of doing segments.

I agree with you, Drew790. The one-case-per-episode strategy doesn't sit well with me. Sure, it works for other true crime shows, but just because they do it doesn't mean UM should follow suit. The beauty of the show was having 3 to 4 episodes per one-hour episode, especially since it's a public service program. Limiting each episode to one case will mean a considerable limit to number of cases they cover, as well as a limit to the number of cases they eventually solve. UM doesn't need to have any case (even unsolved murders) drawn out to a full hour, in which case the segments will be long-winded and they will have to add "filler" to complete the whole episode. There are already plenty true crime shows doing that without UM joining in.

Also, while I have no issue with UM being on a streaming service, new episodes of the series should not be limited to that outlet. It needs to be on television as well, and I think we can all agree on that.