Binge-worthy British crime drama Unforgotten returns to US TV screens this month, with Sinéad Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar resuming their roles as veteran detectives Jessica James and Sunil ‘Sunny’ Khan in what has been described as the show’s most grisly season yet.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Unforgotten, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it’s not available where live.
The new season brings a whole new cold case for the duo to investigate with the discovery of a human spine in the wetlands of east London.
That find draws in a new set of suspects for James and Khan to grill, with an outspoken TV commentator, a college professor, an Afghan immigrant, a college professor and a young autistic man all drawing suspicion.
Here’s how you can watch season 6 of Unforgotten from anywhere in the world.
‘Unforgotten’ Season 6 premiere dates
Comprised of six episodes, season 6 of Unforgotten premieres in the US on Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT on PBS, the PBS app and the PBS Masterpiece Channel, with new episodes set to air weekly. The show is an ITV production, and was aired in the UK at the start of 2025, with all episodes currently available to watch on demand in the region via ITVX.
Stream ‘Unforgotten’ season 6 for free in the US
Season 6 of Unforgotten can be watched for free in the US on the PBS Masterpiece Channel and the PBS app.
In most markets, PBS channels can also be accessed via live TV streaming services, including YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and Hulu Plus Live TV, and Amazon Prime Video.
General streaming is available in the US only for 14 days after each episode premieres, but if you’re a PBS Passport member you can watch Unforgotten season 6 episodes outside of that window.
A PBS Passport member benefit requires a station donation of $5 per month and gives extended access to on-demand shows, full seasons, and archives.
How to watch ‘Unforgotten’ season 6 from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with your favorite shows while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Stream ‘Unforgotten’ for free in the UK
As mentioned above, season 6 of the crime drama aired in the UK back in February.
That means all episodes — alongside the five previous seasons — are available to watch on demand for free via ITV’s streaming service ITVX.
If you’re in the UK, you can watch Unforgotten on the network’s streaming service ITVX, which is free to use if you create an account. For more info on how to watch ITVX from anywhere with a VPN, keep reading.
Quick tips for streaming ‘Unforgotten’ using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the show after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
