The Returned fingerprintStunning style, immersive world, no humor.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Mystery, family, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Returned is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, profoundly sad, and wondrous. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Mystery, family, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around mystery, family, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout score, cinematography, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the score, cinematography, and editing stand out.
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The dead have returned. But this is a homecoming like no other.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Returned is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 55 minutes each.
Not quite. Critics rate The Returned higher (93) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It ran from 2012 to 2015 and has ended.
It was made in French. Produced in France.
+4GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Returned in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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