Unforgotten viewers slam 'confusing' new season just minutes into first episode Unforgotten fans were left scratching their heads just minutes into the much-anticipated return of the series.
Meanwhile, some fans couldn't help but feel the void left by a much-loved character, with tweets like: "Watching the new series of #Unforgotten I really miss Nicola Walker but so far enjoying this series.".
This season sees Sinead Keenan continue her role as the lead detective, a baton passed on from Nicola Walker, who fans fondly remember as DCI Cassie Stuart.
The sixth season of ITV's gripping crime drama hit screens on Sunday night (February 9), with stars Sinead Keenan and Sanjeev Bhaskar reprising their roles as DCI Jess James and DI Sunny Khan.
Despite the shock of her departure, Nicola Walker later disclosed that the show's creator Chris Lang had envisioned Cassie's exit right from the show's inception.