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The Forgotten

2009–2010·ABC·60 min·7.1/10
DramaCrimeMystery

A team of dedicated amateurs work on cases involving unidentified victims. After the police have given up, this group must first solve the puzzle of the victim's identity in order to then help catch the killer. They work to give the deceased back their names, lest they become -- The Forgotten.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
September 22, 2009
Ended
July 3, 2010

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