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Season 1 – Revolution

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Fifteen years after an unknown event has caused all electricity to stop working, plunging the world into another dark age, people have adjusted to life without planes, high-tech communication, and electricity. In small farming communities, life seems sweeter at this slower pace, but danger and mystery lurk in the shadows. After the militia kills a man who -- supposedly -- had something to do with the blackout, his daughter teams with unlikely allies to determine the truth about the cataclysm in order to reclaim the future.
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Revolution — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Revolution could work harder to be more realistic and relevant, but it still manages to intrigue with suspense, mystery, and good old-fashioned action.

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Robert Bianco USA Today One of the year's better first hours. Unfortunately, once that hour passes, you may find yourself asking whether the world it constructs makes much sense -- and whether the questions it raises will ever be answered. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times It's appealing to people who have no patience for historical fiction or time travel, but do hanker for sword fights and the phhhttt of an arrow right through the neck. Sep 17, 2012 Full Review Lori Rackl Chicago Sun-Times I'm willing to hang in there for a few more episodes to see where this Revolution is headed. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 17, 2012 Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant A mostly perfunctory endeavor that is overflowing with character beats and reveals so that we're left with only the faintest, most basic idea of who these characters are, and why we should care. Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Billy Grifter Den of Geek This isn't any form of science fiction, so what is it? It's a lightweight cheesy human story where 'Family' is all-important, and some people have the answers to the disaster that befell mankind but aren't disposed to explain it to anyone. Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Kaci Ferrell Den of Geek There are a handful of genuinely surprising twists... But unfortunately, none of that can compensate for an unlikable lead character played by an actress with limited range, nor for a premise that feels impossible to pay off in any satisfying manner. Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The idea is good but sometimes the characters are weak! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Lieutenant B It's like a blend of "The Walking Dead" & "Berserk." Matheson & Monroe definitely have a Guts & Griffith thing going on. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Anthony T There's lots of good but something doesn't gel. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/04/23 Full Review martin g Give it time to make sense. Initially, it doesn't seem possible, but it is... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Good series, some of my favorite people are acting in it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Best thing I have accidentally came across in my life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Billy Burke

Miles Matheson

Tracy Spiridakos

Charlie Matheson

Daniella Alonso

Nora

Giancarlo Esposito

Capt. Tom Neville

Tim Guinee

Ben Matheson

Maria Howell

Grace

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 2012 Pilot In a world without electricity, an American family struggles to reunite. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2012 Chained Heat When Miles and the gang realize they need help rescuing Danny, they search for Nora, a rebel fighter; Danny learns what Capt. Neville is capable of. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2012 No Quarter Nora takes Charlie and Miles back to the rebel camp; Maggie and Aaron look for Grace; Danny takes a stand. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 2012 The Plague Dogs As Charlie and Miles travel with Nora in hope of meeting up with Maggie and Aaron, Nate tracks their every move; unforeseeable challenges await the gang. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 2012 Soul Train A shocking discovery threatens the gang's hope of finding Danny; Monroe gives orders that up the value of Danny's life; Nora connects with a rebel. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 2012 Sex and Drugs Miles and the gang take a detour to get medical help for Nora; Aaron thinks back on his life; Neville hands Danny over to Monroe. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 5, 2012 The Children's Crusade Charlie relates to a boy with a similar past and tries to convince Miles to help him and his friends; Rachel meets someone from her past. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 2012 Ties That Bind Nora meets up with a relative and must choose between her family and keeping a promise; a ruthless militia member tracks Miles and the gang; Monroe issues a warning to Neville. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 2012 Kashmir As Miles and the gang head to Monroe's lair, they have trouble separating fantasy from reality; Danny becomes suspicious of Rachel. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 26, 2012 Nobody's Fault But Mine As the gang tries to rescue Danny, Monroe and Miles face each other; a shocking discovery leaves Charlie feeling conflicted. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 25, 2013 The Stand Miles leads the rebels out of Philadelphia and away from Monroe's machine guns; Rachel is forced to leave her children behind -- again -- as she provides power to the rebels. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 1, 2013 Ghosts A final heroic act by one of their own saves Charlie and the gang; Miles tries to recruit a former comrade with savage skills; Rachel searches for a power source. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 8, 2013 The Song Remains the Same Neville is faced with danger and difficult decisions; Rachel embarks on a dangerous journey to the tower as she tries to restore the power and her self-respect. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 22, 2013 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Neville's disappearance and Jason's big decision fuel Monroe's paranoia; Miles and Charlie grow closer; Miles feels attracted to both Nora and Rachel; Rachel tries to turn the power back on. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 29, 2013 Home The past catches up with Miles and Monroe when Emma returns; Aaron goes with Rachel to the Tower. Details Episode 16 Aired May 6, 2013 The Love Boat As Miles and Tom fight for the same cause, Miles remains suspicious; in order to keep anthrax out of Monroe's hands, Charlie, Nora and Jason try to rescue Dr. Stephen Camp; Aaron and Rachel are captured. Details Episode 17 Aired May 13, 2013 The Longest Day As romantic feelings increase for two couples, a disastrous drone strike puts everyone in danger; an assassination attempt heightens Monroe's paranoia; Foster considers surrender. Details Episode 18 Aired May 20, 2013 Clue Nora's captors torture her and leave her for dead; Monroe hears about Rachel's mission to reach the tower; Miles tries to find out how close associates of his are being targeted; Miles, Charlie, Neville, Jason, Hudson and Sanborn try to save Rachel. Details Episode 19 Aired May 27, 2013 Children of Men Rachel and Monroe face off; Tom and Jason get shut out when Miles, Charlie, Nora and Aaron make it inside the tower; Miles and Monroe battle. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 3, 2013 The Dark Tower The rebels infiltrate the tower; Miles faces a situation that tests his character and leadership ability; Aaron's knowledge comes in handy. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jon Favreau
Executive Producer
Eric Kripke, Jon Favreau, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 2012