The podcast is cancelled

[Dylan3003]

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.

[Charlie99909]

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

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.

[sdb4884]

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.

[Dylan3003]

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.

[infinityluxe]

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.

[infinityluxe]

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.

[DALLASTEXAN!!]

Originally Posted by infinityluxe

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.

[MediaHoarder]

Originally Posted by DALLASTEXAN!!

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.

[DALLASTEXAN!!]

Originally Posted by MediaHoarder

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.

[infinityluxe]

Originally Posted by DALLASTEXAN!!

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.

[Dylan3003]

Originally Posted by infinityluxe

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/sho...d.php?t=395850


Please keep it on topic.

[infinityluxe]

Originally Posted by Dylan3003

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/sho...d.php?t=395850


Please keep it on topic.

In your feelings much?

[EighthStreet]

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.

[drew790]

Originally Posted by infinityluxe

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.

[drew790]

Originally Posted by infinityluxe

In your feelings much?

Me thinks Alistair may be back