Revolution

Name: Revolution
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2012-09-17
Cast: Billy Burke, Tracy Spiridakos, Giancarlo Esposito, Zak Orth, David Lyons

2012 | 2 seasons | 42 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Emmy, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved The Walking Dead or Fear the Walking Dead, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 29 hours in all.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

One day, electricity just stopped working and the world was suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Now, 15 years later, a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously—and unbeknownst to her—had something to do with the blackout. An unlikely group sets out off on a daring journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Emmy Awards: Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a drama series, miniseries or movie. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 242K people sought it out in the past year