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Resurrection
Genre
Based onThe Returned
by Jason Mott
Developed byAaron Zelman
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Aaron Zelman
  • Dede Gardner
  • Jeremy Kleiner
  • JoAnn Alfano
  • Jon Liebman
Production locationNorcross, Georgia
Running time42–44 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 9, 2014 (2014-03-09) –
present

Resurrection is an American fantasy drama television series about dead people who return to life. The series is based on the book The Returned by Jason Mott. Although similar in concept to Les Revenants, it is based on a different source, and Resurrection has no connection to the French movie or television series.[1][2] The series is being co-produced by ABC Studios and Plan B Entertainment, led by Brad Pitt, Aaron Zelman, JoAnn Alfano, Jon Liebman, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Michele Fazekas, and Tara Butters. The pilot episode, named after the book on which the series is based, was ordered to series on May 10, 2013[3] and was placed on the schedule as a limited run during the 2013–14 television season.[4] The series premiered on March 9, 2014.[5]

Premise

The series follows the residents of Arcadia, Missouri, whose lives are upended when their loved ones return from the dead, unaged since their deaths. Among the returned is Jacob Langston, an eight-year-old boy who drowned 32 years earlier. Having somehow been found alive in China, he is brought back to America by an immigration agent. His surprise return inspires the local sheriff, whose wife presumably drowned trying to rescue Jacob, to learn more about this mystery.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

  • Tamlyn Tomita as Dr. Willis
  • Kevin Sizemore as Gary Humphrey
  • Travis Young as Ray Richards

Development and production

In January 2013, ABC ordered the project to pilot status[6] and in March brought in Charles McDougall as director as part of a two-year deal he signed with ABC Studios.[7] On March 7, 2013, ABC released its list of potential hour-long pilot pick-ups, with the title changed to Forever.[8] The title changed again after ABC ordered it to series in May 2013.[9]

Critical reception

Resurrection scored 59 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 28 "mixed or average" reviews.[10] On another review aggregator site, Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 53% rating with an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, based on 32 reviews.[11]

Broadcast

In Canada, the series is simsubbed on City TV.

In Spain, the series airs on Sony Pictures Entertainment's AXN from March 20, 2014, after 10 pm.[12]

In Australia, the series airs on the Seven Network in Australia from March 25, 2014, at 8:45 pm,[13] and will air on TVNZ's TV2 in New Zealand at a later date.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release dates
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 8[14] March 9, 2014 (2014-03-09) May 4, 2014 (2014-05-04)[15] TBA TBA TBA

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Returned"Charles McDougallTeleplay by: Aaron ZelmanMarch 9, 2014 (2014-03-09)13.90[16]
Immigration Agent J. Martin Bellamy is assigned to track down the parents of a 8-year-old boy named Jacob Langston, who wakes up in a rice field somewhere in China. When Bellamy learns from Jacob where he is from, the two head for Arcadia, Missouri, where upon their arrival — and to Bellamy's shock — it is revealed that Jacob's parents, Lucille and Henry, are now in their 60s, and they tell Bellamy that Jacob died and was entombed 32 years ago, after he drowned. This discovery has everyone involved asking more questions about Jacob's sudden return, and the mystery gets deeper when another person who was presumed dead suddenly turns up alive.
2"Unearth"Dan AttiasThomas SchnauzMarch 16, 2014 (2014-03-16)11.25[17]
Caleb Richards returns to his family, with no memory of dying from a heart attack many years before. His son and daughter are emotionally divided over his return, and Caleb resumes his devious activity from before his death. The Langstons must find a way to re-introduce Jacob to society – either by telling the truth or lying — and ask Pastor Tom for help, since he was friends with Jacob 32 years ago. Meanwhile, Sheriff Langston is told his wife was having an affair, and that, according to Jacob, the man was present at the time of her death. Also, the sheriff would rather keep the past buried after he is asked to exhume Jacob's supposedly dead body, along with his wife's.
3"Two Rivers"Kevin DowlingNicki PalugaMarch 23, 2014 (2014-03-23)TBA
Jacob's grave is exhumed and his body is inside. Henry struggles with accepting Jacob as any form of his son. Meanwhile, Bellamy and Maggie search the river for a connection between Jacob and Caleb's deaths. They discover that Caleb, before he died, robbed the bank where his daughter Elaine currently works. Pastor Tom's decision to support Jacob's reappearance at church functions puts him at odds with the church board. He then finds another person returned from the dead in his sanctuary.
4"Us Against the World"[18]Ron UnderwoodNathaniel HalpernMarch 30, 2014 (2014-03-30)TBA
5"Insomnia"[19]Christopher MisianoMichele Fazekas & Tara ButtersApril 6, 2014 (2014-04-06)TBA
6"Home"[20]Scott WinantJessica MecklenburgApril 13, 2014 (2014-04-13)TBA

Ratings

No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR Viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The Returned" March 9, 2014 (2014-03-09) 3.8/10 13.90[16] 1.5[21] 4.08[21] 5.3[21] 17.98[21]
2 "Unearth" March 16, 2014 (2014-03-16) 3.1/8 11.25[17] — — — —
3 "Two Rivers" March 23, 2014 (2014-03-23) — — — — — —
4 "Us Against the World" March 30, 2014 (2014-03-30) — — — — — —
5 "Insomnia" April 6, 2014 (2014-04-06) — — — — — —

Home media

The first season of Resurrection will be released by ABC and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment in DVD format on June 10, 2014. The two-disc set will feature all eight episodes.[22]

References

  1. ^ Richardson, Lance (March 7, 2014). "Resurrection Is Based on The Returned, but Not the One You Think". Slate. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  2. ^ Eng, Joyce (March 6, 2014). "Resurrection Bosses: The Dead's Return Is Not About "Why," But "What If?"". TV Guide. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
  3. ^ Keveney, Bill (May 10, 2013). "ABC adds 12 shows, including 'S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Lucky 7'". USA Today. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  4. ^ ""Grey's," "Scandal," "Once" to Air Split Seasons; "Betrayal," "Resurrection" Billed as Limited Series". The Futon Critic. May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  5. ^ Seidman, Robert (August 4, 2013). "ABC Announces Premiere Dates for 'Resurrection' and 'The Quest' Plus Spring Split Season Return Dates". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2013). "ABC Picks Up Comedy 'Pulling', Dramas From McG, David Zabel & Brad Pitt". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 4, 2013). "Charles McDougall Signs Overall Deal With ABC Studios, Will Direct 'The Returned' Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  8. ^ "2013 ABC Program Development Guide — Drama Series". The Futon Critic. April 4, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  9. ^ "Development Update: Friday, May 10 - Four More Make the Cut at ABC". The Futon Critic. May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  10. ^ "Resurrection : Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  11. ^ "Resurrection: Season 1 (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  12. ^ http://www.axn.es/guia-tv/ajax/es/data/carousel/2014/03/20
  13. ^ http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/tv/detail.php?id=37445895&fta=1
  14. ^ "Shows A-Z - resurrection on abc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  15. ^ Bibel, Sara (March 19, 2014). "ABC Announces Finale Dates for the 2013-14 Season". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  16. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (March 11, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Resurrection', 'Once Upon a Time' & 'The Amazing Race' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  17. ^ a b Bibel, Sara (March 18, 2014). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Once Upon A Time', 'Resurrection', 'America's Funniest Home Videos', 'Cosmos', 'American Dad' & 'Believe' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  18. ^ "(#104) "Us Against the World"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  19. ^ "(#105) "Insomnia"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  20. ^ "(#106) "Home"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  21. ^ a b c d Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain, 'The Following' Tops Percentage Gain & 'The Blacklist' Adds Most Total Viewers in Week 24
  22. ^ Lambert, David (March 17, 2014). "Resurrection - ABC/Disney Announces 'Season 1' with Omar Epps, Frances Fisher, Kurtwood Smith". TV Shows on DVD. Retrieved March 18, 2014.

See also

  • Babylon Fields, a proposed television series featuring reanimated zombies, with similar themes
  • Yomigaeri (2002), a Japanese film with similar themes
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