Revival
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Revival

"Some secrets refuse to stay buried."

6.8
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Crime Mystery Drama
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Overview

On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the 'revived' appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Critics broadly praised Revival as a fresh and clever spin on the zombie subgenre that effectively blends horror-noir, mystery, and small-town drama. Many reviewers highlighted the show's intriguing hook—where the recently deceased return to life acting as themselves—and commended its creepy atmosphere, engaging mystery plot, and strong lead performance from Melanie Scrofano.

While some critics noted that the narrative takes a moment to pull viewers in or leans heavily on drama, most found it to be a worthy adaptation of the Image Comics source material. Outlets praised its ability to balance morbid humor and small-town intrigue, comparing the Wisconsin-set story to a macabre riff on Fargo while exploring the complex emotional and socio-political fallout of the resurrecting dead.

“This show delivers an interesting twist on the zombie tale, and it has gotten off to a good start led by strong performances and a creepy tone”

“The premise is more than enough to get us hooked.”

“clever and fun, doing a tremendous job of shifting focus and driving home the most important and pivotal moments of the story”

“There’s Finally a Good Zombie TV Show Again”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Spectrum On Demand
US
Crave
CA
CTV
CA
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Crave Amazon Channel
CA
Now TV
UK
Sky Go
UK
Why fans love it

This 2025 series takes a distinct approach to supernatural fiction by stepping away from standard zombie tropes. When the recently deceased rise from their graves in rural Wisconsin, they return acting exactly as they did in life. Based on the comic book, the show uses this strange miracle to build a suspenseful horror noir atmosphere where small-town routine instantly collides with dread and confusion.

At the heart of the story is local officer and single mother Dana Cypress, who finds herself tossed into the middle of a brutal murder mystery. Because the returned seem completely ordinary, the investigation becomes a paranoid puzzle where every resident, living or resurrected, is a potential suspect. Starring Melanie Scrofano, the series seamlessly blends classic crime drama with unsettling fantasy.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 35
Regulars 9
Longest run 10 eps
Melanie Scrofano
Melanie Scrofano
as Dana Cypress
Romy Weltman
Romy Weltman
as Martha 'Em' Cypress
David James Elliott
David James Elliott
as Wayne Cypress
Andy McQueen
Andy McQueen
as Ibrahim Ramin
Steven Ogg
Steven Ogg
as Blaine Abel
8 episodes
Kaleb Horn
Kaleb Horn
as Rhodey Rasch
7 episodes
Hudson Robert Wurster
Hudson Robert Wurster
as Cooper Cypress
5 episodes
Gianpaolo Venuta
Gianpaolo Venuta
as Aaron Weimer
5 episodes
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Maia Jae as Kay Mathurin 4 episodes Mark Little as Brent Gunderson 10 episodes Glen Gould as J.P. Brissett 4 episodes Nathan Dales as McCray 4 episodes Lenore Zann as Jeannie Gorski 4 episodes Katharine King So as May Tao 9 episodes Nicky Guadagni as Arlene Stankiewicz 3 episodes Graeme Barrett as Randy 2 episodes Derek McGrath as Bob Dittman 2 episodes Nora McLellan as Terry Dittman 2 episodes Conrad Coates as Ken Dillisch 5 episodes Peter Millard as Lester Majak 7 episodes Brandon Oakes as Jesse Blackdear 3 episodes Josh Cruddas as Myles Miller 5 episodes Karen Knox as Jamie Hine 1 episode Paige Evans as Carla Morel 4 episodes Aryelle Morrison as Rogers 4 episodes Pat Thornton as Damon Manning 2 episodes Jill Frappier as Opal Shaw 1 episode Flora McInroy as Jordan Borchardt 2 episodes Jack Doucet as Noah 1 episode Liam McNamara as Krueger 2 episodes Zachary Boulanger as Naked Reviver 1 episode Jack Cunningham as Old Man Reviver 1 episode Miguel Gallego as Townsperson 1 episode Sarah Mullin as Townsperson 1 episode Lara Jean Chorostecki as Patty Cypress 4 episodes
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Keywords

wisconsin based on comic murder officer horror noir suspenseful
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 12, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
CA, US
TMDB Votes
59