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. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Camille Nov 26, 2012
- E2 Simon Nov 26, 2012
- E3 Julie Dec 3, 2012
- E4 Victor Dec 3, 2012
- E5 Serge and Toni Dec 10, 2012
- E6 Lucy Dec 10, 2012
- E7 Adèle Dec 17, 2012
- E8 The Horde Dec 17, 2012
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Child Sep 28, 2015
- E2 Milan Sep 28, 2015
- E3 Morgane Oct 5, 2015
- E4 Virgil Oct 5, 2015
- E5 Madame Costa Oct 12, 2015
- E6 Esther Oct 12, 2015
- E7 Etienne Oct 19, 2015
- E8 The Returned 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.