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Season 1 – Unbelievable

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When a teen reports being raped, then recants her story, two female detectives follow evidence that could reveal the truth; based on a true story.
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Unbelievable — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Heartbreaking and powerful, Unbelievable transcends familiar true-crime beats by shifting its gaze to survivors of abuse, telling their stories with grace and gravity.

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John Powers NPR 12/23/2019
Unbelievable unfolds slowly and methodically and without melodrama. Its eight episodes take the time to show the cost of sexual assault on its victims, and its deliberateness heightens the ironic sting of the series' title. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 12/13/2019
The storytelling is straightforward, shaped to the emotional curve of Marie's story, as she tries to get on with a life that seems to be contracting around her - Dever, impassively terrific, puts up a shield and acts behind it Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 12/04/2019
If you like procedural crime dramas, it's top-notch. Go to Full Review Isobel Nutbrown Loud and Clear Reviews 01/18/2025
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What is most shocking about Unbelievable is entirely based on true events. Go to Full Review Zofia Wijaszka Screen Queens 02/13/2022
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Unbelievable is, without any doubt, one of the most culturally relevant tv shows. Go to Full Review Erin Maxwell L.A. Weekly 07/31/2020
Unbelievable's unique take on cop dramas and amazing performances makes it worth it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kate T. @ckat9 Dec 15 This drew me in right away. I had to binge watch the whole thing, stayed up two hours later than I had intended that night. The acting is wonderful and being a woman, I absolutely loved seeing the well written roles for these actresses. Each and everyone was marvelous. As where are all the male actors from the smallest walk on part, to all of the leads, they were all great, creating deeply nuanced and complete characters that were impossible to not watch. Very well directed well and edited, great screenplay. It's actually based on a true, very sad story that should never have happened or gone on as long as it did in reality. They explore this, and many other issues in the story, making it compelling intriguing and complex entertainment.. I couldn't stop watching it. I was mesmerized by the performances. That is so rare for me, especially in today's offerings. Thank you, Netflix. You did a good job with this one! See more Khaztiel Delbod D @khaztielddenver_ Oct 31 Es una historia de importancia y esperanza. Algo que me llego a sorprender es que fue un caso real. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 9 8 Netflix episodes based on a true story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more photofan 1. @photofan Sep 3 Great series. Fantastic acting. See more Mela P Aug 27 Truly good! Superbly acted and at times difficult to watch (in a “good” way). The people saying it’s boring must have a short attention span because this slow burner will keep you invested and hoping for justice. See more Robert E May 10 Starts a little slow, but really took off for me in episode 3. Weaver and Collette do a great job. See more Read all reviews
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Kaitlyn Dever

Marie Adler

Toni Collette

Grace Rasmussen

Merritt Wever

Karen Duvall

Dale Dickey

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Scott Lawrence

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Danielle Macdonald

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2019 As a traumatized young woman reports being raped by an intruder, she faces a whirlwind of emotions -- and increasingly skeptical questions from police. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Episode 2 Marie struggles with the fallout from her retraction; three years later in Colorado, Det. Karen Duvall investigates a strikingly similar attack. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 13, 2019 As Karen and Grace Rasmussen compare notes on their cases, they consider an alarming possibility; in Washington, Marie's name gets leaked to the press. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 13, 2019 After meeting with another victim, Grace and Karen reach out to the FBI for help connecting the dots; Marie finds herself in a legal nightmare. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 13, 2019 As the team juggles small breakthroughs and mounting frustrations, a fresh lead takes Karen across state lines; Marie faces new issues at work. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Grace takes a bold step to get close to a suspect, Elias the intern makes a critical discovery and Marie slips into increasingly reckless behavior. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 13, 2019 Suddenly faced with two suspects instead of one, the team races to identify the rapist and make an arrest; Marie's new counselor tries to win her trust. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 13, 2019 A call from Colorado sets in motion a chain of events that will change Marie's life; Karen and Grace prepare for a pivotal day in court. Details

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Unbelievable — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Susannah Grant, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly, Lisa Cholodenko, Ayelet Waldman, Michael Chabon, Katie Couric, Richard Tofel, Neil Barsky, Robyn Semien
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2019
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