Poppy Montgomery magically manages to convey her character's superpower- 100% memory recall - as if she is just that much more awake and aware than the rest of us. While everyone is looking away, distracted, she is focused, often directly at the camera. She sees us see her. In this heightened state of awareness she brooks no B--llSh--t. She strides not strolls, flinging her long red hair (another superpower?). In navigating everything from threatening perps to the perhaps even more deadly office politics, she doesn't dim her in-your-face honesty, power, intelligence or innate sensuality. The victims she avenges are met first with her moving, deep compassion that quickly turns to unafraid determination to bring justice. She is the emotional Pippi Longstocking of women, all grown up. The compelling storyline is, will she ultimately be able to avenge her own sister, when PTSD has ironically erased that memory? A rare, creative, compelling portrait of the empowered woman in the workplace that is so comprehensive and unique I put it in a healing category. Played with incredible intelligence and sensitivity by Ms. Montgomery and an equally adept supporting cast of characters, writers, and even producers. An overlooked gem and a terrific #Metoo role model of empowerment.
Review of Unforgettable
