Revival: When the Dead Return

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And It’s Not Zombies (But Problems Still Arise)

Syfy has decided to surprise us again. This time, it’s not aliens, not mutants, and not even another apocalypse (though you know it’s lurking somewhere), but something far more… strange. Premiering on TV (Syfy Channel) June 12th (and hitting Peacock a week later) is Revival—a series about how, in quiet Wisconsin, the dead suddenly decide that death, you know, isn’t a good enough reason to stop handling unfinished business on Earth.

Picture this: a small town, as sleepy as a Sunday morning after a rough Friday night. And then—bam!—deceased citizens start returning, neatly. No rotting limbs, no creepy, raspy "braaaains," no classic apocalyptic setting. They’re just… here. Like nothing ever happened.

The main character is Police Officer Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano). She’s not only dealing with the aftermath of this bizarre "revival" but also trying to solve a murder where the suspects could be both the living and those who… well, you get the picture.

Why This Could Be Cool

— It’s Not a Zombie Apocalypse (Thank Goodness).

Seriously, how many times can we go through that? Revival takes the theme of the dead returning but twists it in a way that even The Walking Dead fans might scratch their heads. No endless fleeing from hordes of the undead—here, it’s more about psychology, moral dilemmas, and questions like: "What the heck do you do when your deceased Uncle Bob suddenly reappears and demands his share of the family business?"

Atmosphere—Mystery, Detective, and a Little "Twin Peaks"

Comparisons to Twin Peaks and The Returned are already floating around online, and for good reason. The series promises a dark, almost gothic atmosphere of a small town where everyone knows everyone, but now they’re also unsure—is the person they just talked to even alive?

Melanie Scrofano Is a Strong Card

If you’ve seen her in Wynonna Earp, you know the lady can command the screen. Here, she’s not just playing a tough lone cop but a woman who already had a complicated life and now has to deal with the consequences of a local resurrection.

The original "Revival" comic isn’t just another story about the dead. It’s a smart, multi-layered comic with a detective storyline, family dramas, and a healthy dose of social satire. If the series retains even part of that—it’ll be very tasty.

What Could Go Wrong?

1. Syfy and Budget—A Timeless Tale
Let’s be honest: Syfy isn’t HBO. Their shows sometimes suffer from "economy mode": sets that look like they’re from a school play, special effects on par with Windows Movie Maker, and dialogue… well, you know. If Revival devolves into a cheap melodrama with a couple of dead people for atmosphere—it’ll be a shame.

2. What If They Ruin the Comic?
Fans of the original are already nervously biting their nails: what if the writers cut out all the interesting stuff, leaving only the shell? The comic had depth, complex characters, and that "uncomfortable" morality. The series could simplify everything to "oh, the dead are back—let’s be scared of them."

3. Mystery Without Resolution
There’s a risk that the showrunners will pile on the mysteries and then either forget to resolve them (I won’t name specific shows that were guilty of this, you know the ones) or do it so vaguely that viewers will regret the time they invested.

So, What’s the Verdict?

Revival looks promising. It has the potential to be something between True Detective and The Leftovers—with a dark atmosphere, a smart plot, and characters you believe in. But there are also pitfalls: budget limitations, the risk of ruining the original, and the eternal threat of "hints without answers."

So… let’s wait for June 12th, watch the first episode (or two, if we have the patience), and then we’ll see. If Syfy doesn’t mess it up—we might have a new cult series on our hands.

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