Revival

I loved the show...so far, that is. It had thrills and some unexpected things going on; however, my other half came into the room and said, "So Wynonna became the sheriff?" If you're going to do a show like this...you may want to get different actors that haven't played in some other show that is somewhat similar. To tell the truth though Melanie Scrofano wasn't recognizable to me. I guess some people remember faces better than others. But, the same thing somewhat happened when we watched SurrealEstate...I didn't realize that Tim Rozon was the same guy that played Doc Holliday, which is weird when they make them look so different.

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.

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.

For a premise that could have easily descended into schlock, Revival proves itself a delightfully clever bit of telly. It's a proper genre-bender, you see, a macabre tale of small-town dread and peculiar occurrences that hooks one with a most satisfying grip from the off.

The journey has its moments of contemplative ambling, indeed, as the plot takes a moment to tidy its threads. But this is no failing; rather, it's a confident, well-paced exercise in narrative discipline. It meticulously sets the board, allowing its excellent cast to truly inhabit their roles with a commendable naturalism. A splendid lot, all of them.

And my goodness, does this meticulousness pay off. The final act is a breathless, thrilling crescendo that delivers upon every promise. All those moments of quiet dread and mounting tension coalesce into a resolution that is both intellectually satisfying and emotionally resonant, without ever resorting to cheap theatrics.

This series, in its entirety, is a testament to the fact that a good story, well told, is an absolute triumph. It leaves one wholly content with the tale just concluded, whilst rather impudently setting the stage for a most intriguing next chapter.

Bravo, I say. Bravo.

Low budget suspense series, Revival is a story revolving around a small town of Wisconsin, wherein dead people revived on a particular day.

Starting with the plot, it is engaging and had it's own share of twists and turns. The show is a low budget thriller with an average production quality and cast, however is a decent abnormal mystery thriller.

The story centers on Dana Cypress, a police officer, who along with his father is trying to find the cause behind the revival and the culprit behind her sister, Martha Cypress. The pacing, though, was the biggest concern. Felt like half of the time nothing was actually happening, apart from unnecessary talks and weird cuts from one scene to scene.

On technical terms, the series was an average - be it cinematography or the background score. The cast did a decent job, but I wish they did better with what was offered. The ending was unexpected, but was a good twist to end Season 1.

Overall, Revival is a decent low-budget supernatural mystery show that might not leave a mark, but does enough to engage you with familiar elements.

My Rating : 6.5/10.