Revolution 2012
“Take back the power.”
What is Revolution?
The television series Revolution is a sci-fi and fantasy drama that premiered in 2012. It was created by Eric Kripke and produced in collaboration with J.J.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 2012
- Last aired
- May 21, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Revolution is a sci-fi and fantasy drama that premiered in 2012. It was created by Eric Kripke and produced in collaboration with J.J. Abrams. The show is set in a post-apocalyptic world where electricity has stopped working, causing a significant shift in the way people live. The story follows a young woman whose life is changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, leading her to embark on a journey to find answers about the past. The series features a cast including Billy Burke, Tracy Spiridakos, Giancarlo Esposito, and Zak Orth. Revolution explores themes of survival and reclaiming the future in a world that has been thrust back into the dark ages. The show has been made available on various platforms, including Apple TV and IMDb, where users can access information about the series and watch episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A post-apocalyptic mystery where a young woman uncovers her father's hidden past.”
- Intriguing premise exploring a world without electricity
- Strong character-driven narrative with emotional stakes
- Mix of adventure and sci-fi elements
- Premature cancellation left many storylines unresolved
- Pacing issues in some episodes
You enjoy character-driven sci-fi with a focus on survival and mystery.
Suitable for teens and adults interested in dystopian themes and family drama.
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 17, 2012
- E2 Chained Heat Core Sep 24, 2012
- E3 No Quarter Core Oct 1, 2012
- E4 The Plague Dogs Core Oct 8, 2012
- E5 Soul Train Core Oct 15, 2012
- E6 Sex and Drugs Filler Oct 29, 2012
- E7 The Children's Crusade Core Nov 5, 2012
- E8 Ties That Bind Core Nov 12, 2012
- E9 Kashmir Core Nov 19, 2012
- E10 Nobody's Fault But Mine Core Nov 26, 2012
- E11 The Stand Core Mar 25, 2013
- E12 Ghosts Core Apr 1, 2013
- E13 The Song Remains the Same Core Apr 8, 2013
- E14 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Core Apr 22, 2013
- E15 Home Core Apr 29, 2013
- E16 The Love Boat Core May 6, 2013
- E17 The Longest Day Core May 13, 2013
- E18 Clue Mytharc May 20, 2013
- E19 Children of Men Mytharc May 27, 2013
- E20 The Dark Tower Mytharc Jun 3, 2013
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Born in the U.S.A. Mytharc Sep 25, 2013
- E2 There Will Be Blood Core Oct 2, 2013
- E3 Love Story Core Oct 9, 2013
- E4 Patriot Games Core Oct 16, 2013
- E5 One Riot, One Ranger Core Oct 23, 2013
- E6 Dead Man Walking Core Oct 30, 2013
- E7 The Patriot Act Core Nov 6, 2013
- E8 Come Blow Your Horn Core Nov 13, 2013
- E9 Everyone Says I Love You Core Nov 20, 2013
- E10 Three Amigos Core Jan 8, 2014
- E11 Mis Dos Padres Core Jan 15, 2014
- E12 Captain Trips Core Jan 22, 2014
- E13 Happy Endings Core Jan 29, 2014
- E14 Fear and Loathing Core Feb 26, 2014
- E15 Dreamcatcher Core Mar 5, 2014
- E16 Exposition Boulevard Core Mar 12, 2014
- E17 Why We Fight Core Mar 19, 2014
- E18 Austin City Limits Core Apr 2, 2014
- E19 S#!& Happens Core Apr 30, 2014
- E20 Tomorrowland Core May 7, 2014
- E21 Memorial Day Mytharc May 14, 2014
- E22 Declaration of Independence Mytharc May 21, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on a book?
No, Revolution is an original television series.
How many seasons does it have?
The show ran for two seasons.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic United States.
What genre is the show?
It is a post-apocalyptic science fiction drama.
Was the series completed?
No, the series was cancelled before fully resolving its main plotlines.