The Returned 2012
“The dead have returned. But this is a homecoming like no other.”
What is The Returned?
The Returned is a television series first released in 2012. Catalogued under Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 26, 2012
- Networks
- Canal+
- Genres
- Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 55-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Returned is a television series first released in 2012. Catalogued under Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Canal+. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 16 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A quiet French town is shaken when the dead suddenly walk home.”
- Atmospheric setting around a massive hydraulic dam
- Compelling mystery of mass resurrection
- Blend of mystery, sci‑fi and drama
- TV‑MA rating limits younger viewers
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some
Watch it if you enjoy slow‑burn mysteries that blend supernatural drama with an unsettling atmosphere.
The series features mature themes and a haunting tone, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Camille Mytharc Nov 26, 2012
- E2 Simon Core Nov 26, 2012
- E3 Julie Core Dec 3, 2012
- E4 Victor Core Dec 3, 2012
- E5 Serge and Toni Core Dec 10, 2012
- E6 Lucy Core Dec 10, 2012
- E7 Adèle Mytharc Dec 17, 2012
- E8 The Horde Mytharc Dec 17, 2012
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Child Mytharc Sep 28, 2015
- E2 Milan Core Sep 28, 2015
- E3 Morgane Core Oct 5, 2015
- E4 Virgil Core Oct 5, 2015
- E5 Madame Costa Core Oct 12, 2015
- E6 Esther Core Oct 12, 2015
- E7 Etienne Mytharc Oct 19, 2015
- E8 The Returned Mytharc Oct 19, 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of The Returned?
The show follows a small French town where hundreds of previously dead relatives return home on the same day.
What genres describe the series?
It is classified as mystery, sci‑fi/fantasy and drama.
Where does the story take place?
The narrative is set in the shadow of an enormous hydraulic dam in a French town.
What is the content rating?
The series carries a TV‑MA rating, indicating mature content.
Does the series involve supernatural elements?
Yes, it centers on the dead returning to life.
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