---
title: "Revenge"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/revenge-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 39358
imdb_id: "tt1837642"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 89
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 842
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Revenge (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/revenge-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Revenge is an American drama television series created by Mike Kelley that debuted on September 21, 2011, on ABC. The program features a cast including Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, Gabriel Mann, and Nick Wechsler. The story follows a young woman named Emily Thorne who moves to the Hamptons. While the local residents are curious about the newcomer, she arrives with extensive knowledge of their past actions and how they negatively impacted her own family. Years prior, these individuals took everything from her, and she is now determined to make them pay for their past wrongs one by one. The series, which ran from 2011 until 2015, explores themes of retaliation and justice. Viewers can currently access the show through various streaming platforms such as Hulu, or purchase the series for digital download or on physical media formats like DVD and Blu-ray. The narrative serves as a dramatization of the act of avenging oneself by retaliating against those who caused harm.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mysterious newcomer arrives in the Hamptons to systematically dismantle the lives of those who wronged her."

### Why Watch
- engaging plot inspired by classic literature
- strong performances by lead actors

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative requires close attention
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense themes of betrayal and emotional conflict suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, suspenseful, vengeful, intriguing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus, Sky Go | Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | TV5 Unis | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | 7plus | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
The first season of the ABC American television drama series Revenge premiered on September 21, 2011, and concluded on May 23, 2012. The series was created by Mike Kelley and is inspired by the Alexandre Dumas novel The Count of Monte Cristo. The series stars Madeleine Stowe and Emily VanCamp. The season consists of 22 episodes. The series premiered on ABC.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 89
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 10 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 79 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Mike Kelley
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emily VanCamp** as *Emily Thorne*
- **Madeleine Stowe** as *Victoria Grayson*
- **Nick Wechsler** as *Jack Porter*
- **Gabriel Mann** as *Nolan Ross*
- **Joshua Bowman** as *Daniel Grayson*
- **Christa B. Allen** as *Charlotte Grayson*
- **Henry Czerny** as *Conrad Grayson*
- **Ashley Madekwe** as *Ashley Davenport*
- **Connor Paolo** as *Declan Porter*
- **Barry Sloane** as *Aiden Mathis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A young woman moves to the Hamptons to seek retribution against those who destroyed her family.

### Q: Who created the series?
The show was created by Mike Kelley.

### Q: Is the show based on a book?
It is inspired by the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.

### Q: Who are the main stars?
The series stars Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe.

### Q: Where can I watch the series?
The show is available to stream on Hulu or for purchase through various digital and physical retailers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Revenge (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge_(TV_series))
- [Revenge (TV Series 2011–2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837642/)
- [Revenge - watch tv show streaming online](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/revenge)
- [REVENGE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revenge)
- [REVENGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/revenge)
- [Revenge (TV Series 2011-2015) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/39358-revenge/cast)

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