Netflix has released the official trailer for itsUnsolved Mysteriesrevival; prepare to be intrigued. It’s been well over a year since we last reported ontheUnsolved Mysteriesrevival. As such, it’s exciting to get a preview of the fruits of this revival, with mysteries running the gamut from very human to very supernatural teased during the minute-and-a-half trailer.
The officialUnsolved Mysteriesrevival trailer reveals excerpts from the first six mysteries. It looks like this newUnsolved Mysterieswill investigate cases both here in the U.S. and abroad. In a very on-brand move, there will also be a mix of mysteries which range from very human in their scope to some which cross over into supernatural territory, as evidenced by the title of one episode: “Berkshire’s UFO.” All of these elements seem to align with the originalUnsolved Mysteries' approach to storytelling, right down to the music and what appears to be re-enactments. The first six episodes — what Netflix is calling “Volume 1” — are set to debut on Wednesday, July 1. This mention of a “Volume 1” seems to hint at the show’s plan to bring us even more new mysteries in the future, however near or far away that might be.
The originalUnsolved Mysteriesseries aired from 1987 to 2010, ending its 23-year run with more than 600 episodes under its belt. The Netflix revival ofUnsolved Mysteriescomes from executive producersTerry Dunn Meurer,John Cosgrove,Robert M. Wiseunder the Cosgrove/Meurer banner as well as 21 Laps Entertainment’sShawnLevyandJoshBarry. The episode directors on Volume 1 are:Marcus A. Clarke(“Mystery on the Rooftop,” “No Ride Home,” and “Berkshire’s UFO”),Jimmy Goldblum(“13 Minutes”), andClay Jeter(“House of Terror”, “Missing Witness”).
The first six episodes ofUnsolved Mysteriesarrive on Netflix on Wednesday, July 1. You can watch the official trailer below. For more, check out our round-up of thebest crime shows on Netflixyou can watch right now.
Here’s the official synopsis forUnsolved Mysteries:
The iconic seriesUnsolved Mysteriesis 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 ofStranger Things.
