Unsolved Mysteries (1988)

Synopsis

Combines four to five segments of dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates of real human and paranormal mysteries. An audience interactive call-to-action request allowed viewers to call in with tips to help solve the cases.

Where to watch

Stream

• Amazon Prime Video
• fuboTV
• Peacock Premium
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads
• Peacock Premium Plus
• Howdy Amazon Channel

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Robert Stack as Host
• Dennis Farina as Host
• Tammy Lynn Leppert as archive footage
• Joe Rodriguez as FBI Agent
• Stephnie Weir
• Michael Rosen as Neil Markowitz
• John E. Mack as Self - Psychiatrist; Author, Abduction
• Bob Lazar as Self
• Cynthia Windham as Female Bank Robber
• Holly Lorge as Dorothy Johnson's Sister

If you liked Unsolved Mysteries, try

• Criminal Minds
• The Blacklist
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• True Detective
• Evil
• Sugar
• Waking the Dead

BingeNext's take

If you’re into true crime and mysterious stories that keep you guessing, Unsolved Mysteries is a classic you’ll want to check out. This long-running TV series from 1988 mixes dramatic re-enactments with interviews and updates on real cases, including some paranormal ones, which gives it a unique vibe that’s part documentary, part thriller. Hosted by Robert Stack and others, it feels like you’re right there trying to piece together clues, especially since viewers were encouraged to call in with tips to help solve the cases. With 14 seasons and over 700 episodes, it’s perfect for anyone who loves getting drawn into intriguing, sometimes eerie stories that make you think and maybe even want to grab a notebook. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Criminal Minds or True Detective, this one’s a great pick for a binge that mixes suspense and real-life mystery.