The Returned

Official trailer

The Returned (2012-2015)

Raiting: 8.1

DramaFantasyHorror

Seasons: 2

Stars: Anne Consigny, Clotilde Hesme, Frédéric Pierrot

French: Les Revenants

In a small French mountain town where everyone knows each other, the dead begin to inexplicably return as if their death never happened. Forcing the townsfolk to confront their difficult past as they seek to understand this phenomenon.

Series Summary

"The Returned" (Les Revenants in French) is a French supernatural drama television series that premiered on Canal+ in 2012. The show is set in a small town in the French Alps where several people who had died years ago suddenly reappear, seemingly unaged and unchanged.

As the town comes to grips with the inexplicable return of their loved ones, the series explores the emotional and psychological impact that these returns have on the townspeople. The show also delves into the mystery of why and how the dead are returning, as well as the sinister forces that may be behind their resurrection.

The series stars Anne Consigny, Frédéric Pierrot, and Clotilde Hesme, among others. The show has been praised for its moody atmosphere, its haunting score, and its exploration of grief and loss.

"The Returned" has been adapted into various international versions, including an American remake called "Resurrection." The French series consists of two seasons, with eight episodes in each season. The show was created by Fabrice Gobert and is based on the 2004 French film of the same name, directed by Robin Campillo.