Unsolved Mysteries, a Netflix documentary series, is back with a new volume. Following the format of the previous three volumes, the upcoming fourth season, laced with supernatural aspects, will focus on real-life unsolved cases.
Cosgrove/Meurer Productions and 21 Laps Entertainment founder Shawn Levy confirmed the inclusion of supernatural elements. Additionally, Shawn worked alongside the producers of Stranger Things to revive this iconic series.
As per the official synopsis, Unsolved Mysteries is described as a "documented series" that narrates the disappearances of multiple people.
"Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series," the synopsis reads.
3 main highlights from the Unsolved Mysteries trailer
Unsolved Mysteries volume 4 trailer was posted to Netflix's official Youtube channel on July 8, 2024. The trailer description hints at the unresolved murders, ghost sightings, and unexplainable events that will give viewers insight into five cases. Somehow, all cases link to one another and result from "Jack The Ripper's" actions.
"The iconic and gripping series returns featuring more perplexing cold cases, historic murders and unexplained creature sightings. Unsolved Mysteries is from the creators of the original docuseries, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, and 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of Stranger Things," the trailer's description reads.
1) Five real-life cases
Unsolved Mysteries volume 4 trailer introduces viewers to detectives working alongside the police department to solve a murder case. One of the women on their team explains how horrific the entire scenario was. Even though it is a "dream" for someone in her field to be given a high-profile case, it wasn't as simple as everyone thought.
"I dreamed of being able to solve a case like this. I would be lying if I told you that it didn't keep me up certain nights. I did become a little bit obsessed with it," the woman said.
2) Unanswered questions
Viewers will see stories of victims and their families alongside experts and psychologists to receive a truthful narration of the events rather than an exaggerated or fictional version. Towards the end of volume 4, all five cases will reach a certain conclusion. Each episode is dedicated to a separate case.
"There are still unanswered questions with this case, factors that I can't explain," one of the authority figures on the case said.
3) Jack the Ripper
Even though the Unsolved Mysteries series is based on true events, the potential of a ghost sighting has not been crossed off. Some events in each case have no logical explanation, which makes the mindset of a murderer more interesting.
Throughout the show, a group of experts will evaluate and predict the next step of the killer, Jack the Ripper. What were his intentions behind the murders, and why was he so impulsive with his actions? Every question will be answered by the end of the series.
"Why is a served head sitting in a field? who is she? Jack the Ripper frightened people in a way that no killer had ever done before," one of the cast members said.
Stream Unsolved Mysteries volume 4 exclusively on July 31, 2024, on Netflix. Till then, fans can binge-watch the previous seasons on Netflix.