Everyone’s favorite docuseries exploring missing persons, cold cases, paranormal activity, Bigfoot and more has returned! Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming revival of ‘Unsolved Mysteries.’ This highly-anticipated new version will feature 12 new episodes; the first six of will premiere July 1st. Check out the trailer below!
Unsolved Mysteries originally aired on NBC between 1987 and 1997, jumped to CBS for two more seasons before becoming a staple on Lifetime, with the channel airing a mix of reruns and some new episodes. The show was revived by Spike TV in 2008, again with a mix of old and new episodes.
The original creators of Unsolved Mysteries — Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove — returned to executive produce the reboot under their Cosgrove/Meurer Productions umbrella. It was also co-produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of Stranger Things.
The official synopsis from Netflix is as follows:
The iconic series UNSOLVED MYSTERIES is back! Fusing signature elements from the original series with contemporary immersive, character-driven storytelling, the 12 new episodes are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable — from the trauma of a loved one’s unexplained disappearance or horrific death, to the shock of a bizarre paranormal encounter. Alongside detectives and journalists, family members offer clues, present theories, and identify suspects, hoping one viewer holds the key to solving the mystery. From the creators of the original docuseries, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, and 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of Stranger Things.
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