The Returned

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 274 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 246 out of 274
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 274
  3. Negative: 18 out of 274
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  1. thekingstays
    Feb 10, 2014
    1
    How this is rated so highly is beyond me, enough so that i had to create an account just to say so. As another reviewer says, it echoes Lost in a lot of ways, but doesn't create anywhere near the same suspense. The acting is never truly convincing from a lot of the cast. The story begins well but quickly seems to digress to levels of unexplained nonsense that even surpasses Lost. WhereHow this is rated so highly is beyond me, enough so that i had to create an account just to say so. As another reviewer says, it echoes Lost in a lot of ways, but doesn't create anywhere near the same suspense. The acting is never truly convincing from a lot of the cast. The story begins well but quickly seems to digress to levels of unexplained nonsense that even surpasses Lost. Where Lost used odd and unexplained scenes to make you question how or why, creating suspense or wonder, The Returned uses similar scenes but offers little to trigger any real emotion. The only redeeming feature is the soundtrack, which rightly gets acclaim, overshadowing the visual experience. I am certain that if this was in English, the score for this series would be much lower, as the only explanation for the high scores must be its hipster appeal.

    In summary, if you want to watch a much worse version of Lost, with half the cast quality, suspense, innovation and philosophical insight, but twice the confusion, digression and feeling of being cheated out of many hours of your life, then this MAY be worth the watch.    … Expand
  2. jezmos
    Nov 24, 2013
    2
    I can only assume that the positive reviews for this show were written after viewing only the first one or two episodes. Anyone who watches beyond that will be bombarded with incomprehensible plotlines that come to nothing. The overwhelming impression is of a scriptwriter that has a good concept and then totally loses control of the story. None of this makes any sense. There are noI can only assume that the positive reviews for this show were written after viewing only the first one or two episodes. Anyone who watches beyond that will be bombarded with incomprehensible plotlines that come to nothing. The overwhelming impression is of a scriptwriter that has a good concept and then totally loses control of the story. None of this makes any sense. There are no startling revelations that bring things together. It's just a shambles. The fact that it's French doesn't make it any less of a shambles. Seriously, don't bother watching this unless you want to remind yourself just how wrong TV critics can be.… Expand
  3. Thundermax
    Feb 7, 2014
    0
    Like Lost but just in one Season. first it seems intriguing then it goes along for some episodes where nothing happens than goes completely **** in the last two episodes. Extremely disappointing.
  4. moisaras
    Oct 6, 2014
    2
    No substance, just some glossy production values.
    I read a few critic reviews, and can only assume that they had only watched the first episode before they wrote the reviews.
    The series does not build any likeability for any of the characters, does not provide any answers, or even implied possibilities for what is happening and why. Wasted a few evenings of my precious small life that    No substance, just some glossy production values.
    I read a few critic reviews, and can only assume that they had only watched the first episode before they wrote the reviews.
    The series does not build any likeability for any of the characters, does not provide any answers, or even implied possibilities for what is happening and why.
    Wasted a few evenings of my precious small life that is hopefully not coming back in that awfully boring french village.    … Expand
  5. Aleuck
    Sep 12, 2015
    2
    The first seven episodes really test the patience, looks like the story won't lead anywhere and the character's reactions to events doesn't seems reasonable. After you start to understand the characters and the mystery rises nothing really adds up and nothing resolves. Won't wait for season 2.

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#2 Best TV Season of 2013
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#27 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#37 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Nov 27, 2013
    80
    If you fall into its languorous rhythms, you’ll be rewarded by a story that builds tension with clockwork precision and expertly maintains a mood of clammy dread.
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  2. HollywoodChicago.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Oct 31, 2013
    90
    A brilliant twist on the undead genre that places the emphasis on mood, dread, and emotion instead of the unexpected.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Oct 31, 2013
    100
    To my mind, it's the best series of the fall, and with the tonally similar "Top of the Lake," possibly of the year.
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