Revival

On a single miraculous day in a quiet Wisconsin town the dead rise from their graves. But these revived residents are not mindless threats they move and talk the way they did in life. Dana Cypress, a sheriff and single mom, is pulled into a brutal murder investigation that rattles the community. As fear spreads the line between the living and the revived blurs leaving everyone a suspect. With the town gripped by uncertainty Dana must balance work and family while uncovering clues that could expose the truth behind the strange event. The case tests loyalties and pushes her to question what life means in a town where death is no longer final. Dana's watchful eye and stubborn resolve pull the thread through a town where old alibis crumble and new alliances form.

Created by Aaron B Koontz Luke Boyce and Mike Norton Revival marks itself as an original series led by Melanie Scrofano Romy Weltman David James Elliott and Andy McQueen. The show leans into brisk, character driven storytelling with a grounded Midwest vibe and a mood that blends investigative grit with family drama.

Revival asks what happens when death feels ordinary and neighbors are suddenly in plain sight. Its premise shifts focus from menace to moral ambiguity in small town life, making the revived as much a mirror for the living as a mystery. It uses stark daylight contrasts and the town's rituals around mourning to heighten unease and force hard questions.

Reception & Themes: Audience response sits in the middle range, with a 6.9 average from 55 votes suggesting cautious interest. The show treats crime investigation as a vehicle for memory and identity questions, not just a chase. It follows people weighing danger against duty while families try to stay intact, and the town grapples with how the revived change trust and belonging.

Box office data does not apply to this television series as it remains a broadcast property rather than a feature film. In industry terms revenue comes from licensing and streaming deals rather than a theatrical gross.