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The Returned 2012

“The dead have returned. But this is a homecoming like no other.”

★ 7.4/10 TV-MA MysterySci-Fi & FantasyDrama 2 seasons · 16 eps Ended
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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
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Mystery #Sci-Fi & Fantasy #Drama
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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.

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“A quiet French town is shaken when the dead suddenly walk home.”

Reasons to watch
  • Atmospheric setting around a massive hydraulic dam
  • Compelling mystery of mass resurrection
  • Blend of mystery, sci‑fi and drama
Keep in mind
  • 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
Season 2 · 8 episodes
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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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