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The Returned

2012 – 2015Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning mystery series about mystery and fantasy, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E4 "Victor" 8.1

Episodes

7.9
7.3

Story

The dead have returned. But this is a homecoming like no other.

In the shadow of an enormous hydraulic dam, the lives of the residents of a small French town are changed to their core when hundreds of previously dead relatives all return home on the same day.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Atmospheric Gothic
  • Emotional Slow-Burn
  • Haunting Soundtrack
  • French Noir
  • Uncanny Valley
  • Melancholic Drama
  • Enigmatic Narrative
  • Visual Poetry

Cast

Crew

Written by
Fabien Adda

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Facts

November 26, 2012 · October 19, 2015 · Ended

First aired
November 26, 2012
Last aired
October 19, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Returned?"

Questions about The Returned

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Returned?

In the United States, The Returned streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The Returned worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 89).

How long does it take to watch The Returned?

15 h

About 15 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2015.

Can I half-watch The Returned?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching The Returned?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Returned in English?

French

No, it was made in French.