This archive report was first published on 14 September 2019.
Unbelievable: A True Crime Story on Netflix ¶
Released on Netflix, the miniseries Unbelievable has taken the world by storm with its gripping true crime story. The series tells the devastating story of multiple sexual assault investigations and the team of detectives who finally brought the perpetrator to justice.
The talented cast of actors brings the real people and their stories to life on screen. From Kaitlyn Dever to Toni Collette, each actor delivers a powerful performance that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Marie Adler: A Real-Life Story ¶
Marie Adler, played by Kaitlyn Dever, is one of the main sexual assault victims in the series. Her real-life story is a testament to the bravery of survivors and the importance of believing them. Marie was subjected to multiple interrogations and later recounted her sexual assault accusation. It took years before detectives brought her attacker to justice.
Kaitlyn Dever, known for her roles in Booksmart and Last Man Standing, delivers a heart-wrenching performance as Marie. Her portrayal of the 18-year-old victim is a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting survivors.
Elizabeth Marvel as Judith ¶
Elizabeth Marvel plays Judith, one of Marie's foster mothers in the series. In real life, Marie lived with many foster families before turning 18 and was close to two of her foster mothers. Unfortunately, Judith begins to doubt Marie's story in the Netflix series.
Elizabeth Marvel, known for her roles in True Grit and Lincoln, brings depth and nuance to her character. Her portrayal of Judith is a powerful reminder of the complexities of human relationships.
Toni Collette as Detective Grace Rasmussen ¶
Toni Collette takes on the role of Detective Grace Rasmussen, whose character is based on Westminster Detective Edna Hendershot. In real life, Hendershot teamed up with Galbraith to solve the cases.
The Australian actress, known for her roles in Hereditary and Little Miss Sunshine, delivers a powerful performance as Detective Rasmussen. Her portrayal of the determined detective is a testament to the importance of believing survivors.
Merritt Wever as Detective Karen Duvall ¶
Merritt Wever plays Detective Karen Duvall, a.k.a. Detective Stacey Galbraith in real life. In the series, she works with fellow detective Rasmussen on an investigation of multiple similar rape accounts around the Denver area. Eventually, they connect them and get justice for Marie and imprison her rapist, Marc O'Leary.
Merritt Wever, known for her roles in Nurse Jackie and Godless, delivers a powerful performance as Detective Duvall. Her portrayal of the determined detective is a testament to the importance of believing survivors.
Other Cast Members ¶
Other talented cast members include Danielle MacDonald as Amber, a sexual assault survivor who helps the detectives find her and Marie's rapist. Vanessa Bell Calloway plays Sarah, one of the sexual assault survivors in the series.
The cast of Unbelievable delivers powerful performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat. With its gripping true crime story and talented cast, Unbelievable is a must-watch series on Netflix.
