Revival

Found this boring perhaps because this plot has been done before,with a slight storyline that varies wrapped in mysteries.

The cast and acting was average,you didn't care or like anyone & the cinematography was drab.

Was clichéd & plotholes.. I realize you shouldn't judge a series by one episode,but it should hook you enough to come back.. Was the reveal finding out a sibling was dead,really cliffhanger worthy? No! Even showing what's to come on the season,didn't have me sitting on the edge of my seat.

I mean yawn! A single mom that seems stuck in a small town,with a chip on her shoulder & parent or sibling issues.

Unless the storylines each episode become intriguing,don't feel this will make my weekly watch list.

If you like this type of television genre to watch check it out,otherwise find something else to invest in.. Examples: Glitch or Travelers.

On a final note: People mention 4400 & how this one doesn't compare,that show didn't deal with dead but those who disappeared returning.. So,not exactly accurate.

This show is great! The writing, acting and directing is spot on. I am a huge fan of the Walking Dead, any zombie movie or show so I have seen a lot of zombies. The premise is interesting and I feel like it really hasn't been done. The main actress does a great job at maintaining and keeping the show interesting. Many of the actors I would not know however they all do such a great job in the show!! I found out about this show from one of the actors, Lenore Zann who is great. She mentioned she was filming it last year. If you like zombies, or just a very interesting show watch this. I really hope it gets renewed for further seasons!!!

As a resident of Wausau, and a fan of the comic its based off of, I was surprised at how this is turing out. Its not spot on to the comic, but its doing it justice. Its definitely a great take on the whole zombie genre. When the show was first annouced, the whole city was talking about it. It was featured in the news online and all over Facebook. Now, its not filmed in Wausau, minus some shots that are in-between actual scenes, but its still pretty awesome to see your home town mentioned over and over again. Still cant believe a comic I read years ago, became an actual show, and not a low budget one at that. Definitely wirth the watch.

A perfect cast and superb direction brings the original comic story to life under the showrunners of Aaron and Luke. The Cypresses have to deal with drama from Revivers and its a roller coaster of who is the main suspect with more twists and turns than a Twizzler. Melanie Scrofano brings the same intensity and wit as Wynonna Earp to a new family drama. Romy Weltman is wonderful as Em, struggling to deal with trauma both past and present. A real who dunnit, which resonates in today's climate much more than your ready for. Edge of the seat cliffhangers each week leave you wanting more of it all.

REVIVAL isn't just a show-it's a mood, a mystery, and a masterclass in tension. Set in the quiet town of Wausau, Wisconsin, what starts as a bizarre miracle (the dead returning to life) quickly spirals into something far more unsettling. This isn't your average zombie tale. These people aren't hungry for brains-they're just... back. And that's what makes it so chilling.

The writing is razor-sharp. Every character feels grounded and deeply human, even as the surreal creeps in. There's a slow-burn Midwestern noir quality here-think Fargo meets The Leftovers with a splash of Stephen King.

Acting is great. Cinematography is gorgeous and eerily intimate. The music is haunting and moving, with a unique mix of instruments and vocal arrangements. And yes, I know I am saying this ABOUT A SYFY SHOW.

But it's the writing and questions that will keep you hooked: Why are the dead coming back? What do they remember? And what, if anything, do they want?

REVIVAL builds its mythology with confidence, daring you to keep up but never leaving you behind. It's gripping, emotional, and somehow feels both huge and deeply personal. This is prestige horror tv on a budget.

Do yourself a favor: Watch it before everyone starts spoiling the twists.