Season 1 – Revival

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Season 1 – Revival

Jun 2025

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One miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly return to life. But these are not zombies, as the "revived" appear and behave just as they did before. As the mystery of this phenomenon fuels unrest, Dana Cypress, a down-on-her-luck and crass police officer and single mother, is thrust into a peculiar murder investigation-one where the murder victim is now alive, and everyone, whether living or revived, is a suspect.

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Critics Consensus

Revival capitalizes on its crackerjack concept with an entertaining tonal variety, bolstered by Melanie Scrofano's captivating lead performance.

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Audience Says

While Revival may tread familiar ground, its central mystery and winning cast -- led by Melanie Scorfano -- makes this first season a highly enjoyable ride.

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Lucy Mangan

Guardian

Aug 24, 2026

4/5

For all its lightness and speed, and its cleaving to well-tested tropes, it contains moments of real poignancy. The sisters’ love for each other feels lumpy and real.

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Amber Dowling

Globe and Mail

Jun 24, 2025

Revival isn’t top-notch television, nor is it going to redefine the zombie genre. But over the first six episodes... it is a somewhat faithful adaptation of a beloved series with a beloved lead.

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

Jun 15, 2025

A novel twist on a familiar premise, and bound to entice those who can’t get enough of the undead.

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Nov 10, 2025

4/5

I cant believe no one is talking about this show!

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Ian Bunting

Daily Record (UK)

Oct 22, 2025

Series creators Luke Boyce and Aaron B. Koontz build on the tantalising mysteries across the 10-episode run and as someone who wasn’t aware of the comics, I was never sure of where things were heading.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Aug 30, 2025

33/100

A great concept is murdered by inept writing, disappointing casting, and a seeming desire on the part of SyFy/Peacock to intentionally provide us with equally cheap and awful audio description.

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Lawrence B

@RT80000652 Oct 14, 2026

why do all of these writers make men weak or impulsive? Once I saw the general coming to take over the town that was the final straw. This show is so woke!

Amanda M

@RT89551916 Oct 4, 2026

I couldn’t do it. I tried to continue watching but with the overacting and choppy editing, it was one of the most difficult shows I’ve attempted to get through. The dad (sheriff) was annoyingly angry the entire time (overplayed scenes) and the daughter (sheriff) was a chore to watch and over played the part of an irritating and awkward personality. It was absolutely terrible and rotten. Don’t waste your time.

Peter K

@Vacadoug Sep 24, 2026

Well-crafted with lots of twists and turns and attention to detail.

Bryan H

@Reachbryanh Sep 19, 2026

Promising first episode, but everything falls apart rapidly. Subpar acting, script, editing, sound and special effects. Yeah it’s pretty bad. Made me realize that you can be pretty bad at doing something and somehow still make money at it. Seems like most of the people involved in this sloppy venture fit into that category.

Jane H

@RT7890033221188 Sep 17, 2026

I like that it was supernatural scifi without really having any intense horror. If anything the supernatural elements were kind of beautiful. Just a solid show.

Stan H

@RT96418365 Sep 12, 2026

SPOILER BELOW............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Gotta be one of the top ten closing lines for a pilot episode ever: Don't tell Dad.

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Aaron B. Koontz

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Luke Boyce

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Amanda Row

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Samir Rehem

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Melanie Scrofano

Dana Cypress

Romy Weltman

Martha "Em" Cypress

Episode 1

Aired Jun 12, 2025

Don't Tell Dad

As the dead return to life in a small town, Officer Dana Cypress unearths a new deadly mystery.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 19, 2025

Keeping Up Appearances

A Reviver's attack shakes Wausau as Dana begins an investigation too close to home.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 26, 2025

Reality Check

As Wausau fractures, Dana's search brings her into conflict with a dangerous local family.

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Episode 4

Aired Jul 3, 2025

Run Along Little Lamb

A new mandate targets Revivers as Em's memories spark a violent reckoning with brutal costs.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 10, 2025

Triage

With Dana's fate uncertain, Wayne searches for answers as Em races the clock to save her.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 17, 2025

Bloodlines

A breakthrough turns deadly when the Cypress family becomes a target.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 24, 2025

Too Many Secrets

Martial law grips Wausau as Dana and Wayne uncover a conspiracy more personal than imagined.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 31, 2025

A Rose and a Thorn

The past collides with the present as Dana and Em piece together Revival Day's origins.

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Episode 9

Aired Aug 7, 2025

Mother of Babylon

Dana and Wayne race to free the Revivers, as Em faces a haunting fight for her life.

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Episode 10

Aired Aug 14, 2025

Rend the Veil

The truth behind Revival Day is revealed, but at a high price.

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