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Seen it?2015 | 3 seasons | 52 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.8 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 FROM or The Leftovers, 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
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 52 minutes, about 16 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A police officer and a doctor face an emotionally charged mystery when seven local residents inexplicably return from the dead in peak physical form.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12015 · 6 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Season 22017 · 6 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
Season 32019 · 6 episodes · 5.6 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Louise Fox, Tony Ayres
- Patrick BrammallJames Hayes
- Emma BoothKate Willis
- Jessica FaulknerBelle Donohue
- Sean KeenanCharlie Thompson
- Hannah MonsonKirstie Darrow
- Aaron L. McGrathBeau Cooper
- Rodger CorserJohn Doe
- John LearyChris Rennox
- Rob CollinsPhil Holden
- Luke ArnoldOwen Nillson