The Returned

2013 • Sundance TV

4.7

213 reviews

TV-MA

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (8)

1 Camille

10/31/13

Season-only

After having died several years ago, Camille and Simon mysteriously reappear at their homes in a small mountain community, throwing their loved ones' lives into a state of turmoil. Meanwhile, single nurse Julie receives a visit from a strange little boy.

2 Simon

11/7/13

Season-only

Adele attempts to come to terms with Simon's 'return' as things get emotionally complicated. Camille tries to restart her old life but discovers the situation at home has changed and is introduced to Pierre, an odd and charismatic figure who predicted The Return.

3 Julie

11/14/13

Season-only

Life in town is becoming gradually more disturbing. Determined to come out of hiding, Camille invents a new identity, Lena is horrified by a mysterious physical affliction, and Julie finds herself paralyzed by fear as an old trauma resurfaces.

4 Victor

11/21/13

Season-only

Lena's health is turning for the worse and she's convinced it has something to do with Camille. While Adele and Simon begin to rekindle their romance, Julie decides something must be done with Victor, who may be implicated in a shocking death.

5 Serge and Toni

11/28/13

Season-only

As the returned come out into the open they find they are unable to resume normal lives. Camille and Simon both find themselves abruptly rejected and Victor embarks on a search for his murderer. Incapacitated, Lena is found by an elusive figure.

6 Lucy

12/5/13

Season-only

A massive electrical outage shuts down the town's power, creating a sense of unease, as people are drawn together in unexpected ways. Camille and Lucy find new roles within the community, Julie seeks refuge with an old friend and Lena grows closer to her mysterious rescuer.

7 Adele

12/12/13

Season-only

Allegiances are forming, as the atmosphere in town grows increasingly hostile. Camille is accused of hurting people around her. Simon investigates the circumstances of his death and Julie wants to leave town, but has difficulty crossing the bridge over the dam.

8 The Horde

12/19/13

Season-only

Tensions are high between the living and the dead, as a newer, creepier wave of the returned descends upon them. With the townspeople in fear and the stakes higher than ever, everyone will have to choose sides.

About this show

In a small French Alpine village, a seemingly random collection of people return to their homes to be met with shock and confusion: they have all been dead for years. Appearing unaged and completely unaware of their own deaths, the returned attempt to reintegrate with their families and loved ones. But inexplicable and chilling events begin to occur as they grapple with this miraculous and, perhaps, sinister new reality.

Ratings and reviews

4.7

213 reviews

Zyra L. F.

January 10, 2018

Brilliant existential French horror with Mogwai's epic score is Les Revenants. Wrong purchase if dubbed into english. Luckily you caught it before Sundance started censoring and editing all its programming like pbs-no nudity or swears or even "ass and damn" plus 6-7 min commercial breaks with 5 of programming in between.

Sherry

May 23, 2014

As good as TV gets! I was hooked just watching the eerie opener. Acting, cinematography, writing, soundtrack, this show has so much to recommend it. Make no mistake, this is not a wrap everything up in a neat little bow, sort of show. Every question you have that gets answered, will bring up 5 more to ponder, so if you are an instant gratification sort of person this will frustrate you. If, on the other hand, you enjoy lush storytelling, that doesn't spoon feed it to you, give this one a try. The only caveat I have is that it has been marketed as a zombie show. Do not watch this expecting gory special effects. This is psychological horror, with very little violence depicted. That said, this show has some of the most chilling moments I have ever seen.

Joel Webber

December 20, 2013

In a world of often badly-written, over-the-top horror stories, The Returned stands out, showing what can be done with great writing, solid acting, and a dose of subtlety. The soundtrack, by Mogwai, really fits the show beautifully as well. Oh, and it's subtitled. I don't see why that should be a problem for anyone but the illiterate, but some reviewers seem to want it to be dubbed. That would be an idiotic travesty, completely running the great dialog.

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