Season 1 – Revival

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Season 1 – Revival

Jun 2025

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85%

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500+ Ratings

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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Amber Dowling

Globe and Mail

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.

Jun 24, 2025

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

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

Jun 15, 2025

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Angie Han

The Hollywood Reporter

Revival might not have sufficient bite to leave a mark. But as simply a fun mystery to escape into, familiar enough to be comforting but fresh enough to feel unpredictable, it does what it has to do.

Jun 13, 2025

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

I cant believe no one is talking about this show!

Rated: 4/5

Nov 10, 2025

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Ian Bunting

Daily Record (UK)

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.

Oct 22, 2025

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

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.

Rated: 33/100

Aug 30, 2025

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The show starts off strong but then takes a nosedive into a canyon of bizarre, totally unrelatable decision-making. Most characters behave like they’re in a competition for "Worst Idea of the Week," and "Em" is definitely gunning for the trophy. Melanie Scrofano does her absolute best and pretty much carries the whole thing on her back, but even she can’t haul the show—or its writing—out of the deep pit of mediocrity it enthusiastically jumps into.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/26/25

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C Dwain M

Love this show. I want a season 2.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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Nel O

The show kept me interested from the start! Its not great but its not bad either! I look forward to a second season! I also did not know that there was a comic book in which this show is based on! Now i want to read the comics! In my opinion it is a good show. Its worth the watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/06/25

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Ry N

This show has an interesting concept after an investigation begins when people in a town revive with regenerative powers, including a police officer's murdered sister. Unfortunately, with poor acting and a lot of suspended disbelief, the show failed to execute this promising plot for immortality.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Carlos B

Revival totally surprised me—not your typical zombie thing. The ‘revivers’ come back human-looking and nearly unkillable. Watching the sheriff and his daughter try to handle freaky animal mutilations and mysteries? I was hooked. Creepy, clever, and just weird enough to feel new.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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delaSarge S

After 4 episodes you begin to get the feeling that they didn't have a fully structured storyline with an proper ending for the first series, and after watching the last episode I'm convinced they didn't; what an hysterical mess for a show that started so promising....

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/27/25

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Aaron B. Koontz

Creator

Luke Boyce

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Melanie Scrofano

Dana Cypress

Romy Weltman

Martha "Em" Cypress

David James Elliott

Wayne Cypress

Andy McQueen

Ibrahim Ramin

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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