Revival

Love a super natural thriller but good ones are few and far between. Started strong, interesting premise, compelling and charismatic lead actress but as it chugged along I just became less and less engaged. By the end I was far from satisfied, it seemed to move into derivative silly country and I couldn't of cared less about the characters. It has some interesting moments and themes to be sure. Melanie Scrofano is the glue that holds this together, I wouldn't of made it to the end without her enjoyable performance and dry wit. If you are a fan of Melanie give it a go, you may enjoy this. Me, by the end I didn't even care enough to try and understand what was going on so to be honest a lot of it just went over my head. Sad because at the start I thought I was in for a fun ride I was going to thoroughly enjoy. I was wrong. However I don't wanna be a total deputy downer so In appreciation of the high concept effort though and Melanie's involvement I give it a six and I think that's being pretty generous.

Wasn't expecting much from this at first, but wow-REVIVAL totally pulled me in.

It's a low-budget show, but in the best way-intimate, grounded, and focused first and foremost on character. I am so invested in these sisters and all the quirky characters around them. But despite being a Low-budget SyFy series it somehow still has real scope, unlike any new show I have seen on that network in years. And then the mystery keeps unfolding in ways I didn't see coming. Dead people coming back to life without explanation is already creepy enough, but mixing that with a murder mystery? Where the girl is now alive? Genius.

The writing's tight, the cast is great, and there's a real sense of place. I binged the 1 and 2 on peacock and then signed up for SyFy to watch Episode 3 live as I couldn't wait! And now I'm dying (no pun intended) to see where it goes next. A hidden gem. I'm telling yall to seek this out!

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.

As a fan of the mystical sci-fi genre, I can say - the pilot turned out solid. The atmosphere is surprisingly cohesive, the direction confident, and the cast is average overall.

Melanie Scrofano - familiar from Wynonna Earp - fits organically into the dark tone of the story. There's something reminiscent of Preacher: that same strange, apocalyptic energy bordering on the absurd.

It's a shame the episodes are released weekly rather than all at once, which is frustrating in the streaming era. Still, the wait might actually build anticipation.

In the end, it's a solid genre piece that knows how to keep you intrigued. Recommended for those who appreciate a dark atmosphere, philosophical undertones, and quality execution.

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.