
Scripted series · NBC
Revolution
Take back the power.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Revolution actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Revolution reads strongest on Character Depth, World Building and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S02E06
Dead Man Walking
As Charlie, Rachel and Gene question Monroe's true allegiance, Miles himself is weary of his former friend's intentions. Meanwhile, Aaron continues to have visions that lead to endless questions.
- Directed by Steve Boyum

S02E21
Memorial Day
United by their desire to take the Patriots down, Neville and Monroe form an uneasy alliance. As Rachel comes face-to-face with the nano-tech while searching for Aaron, things don't go according to plan for Miles, Charlie and Gene when they try to steal the Patriots' supply of mustard gas.
- Directed by John F. Showalter
- Written by David Rambo, Ben Edlund

S02E05
One Riot, One Ranger
Aaron and Rachel speculate on the extreme effects of Nano technology, while he also confides in Cynthia. Meanwhile a figure from Miles's rugged past, Texas Ranger John Fry reemerges. Fry could be Miles' chance to bring down the Patriots in a big way, however Fry will need convincing. Charlie has a surprise for Miles and her mother, while Secretary Allenford holds a secret important to Neville.
- Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
- Written by David Rambo, Ben Edlund

S02E20
Tomorrowland
Truman, empowered with new authority from the President, launches a mustard gas attack designed to kill Miles and Monroe. To Rachel's disappointment, Miles agrees to join Monroe in a ruthless plot to beat the Patriots at their own game. As Neville faces his own challenge from the Patriots, Aaron grows increasingly alarmed by the power of the nanotech.
- Directed by David Boyd
- Written by Ryan Parrott, Trey Callaway

S02E08
Come Blow Your Horn
As Miles and the gang try to escape the perils of their current situation, Rachel and Gene continue to struggle with their relationship, which affects Charlie. Meanwhile, Neville takes a gamble with the Patriots.
- Directed by Charles Beeson
- Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon

S01E07
The Children's Crusade
When Charlie meets a boy who's suffered a plight similar to her own, she relates and longs to help him and his young friends. First, she must convince Miles. Meanwhile, Rachel grows weary of General Monroe as she meets someone from her past.
- Directed by Charles Beeson
- Written by Matt Pitts
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
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S02E22
Declaration of Independence
- Directed by Charles Beeson
- Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon, Paul Grellong

S02E21
Memorial Day
- Directed by John F. Showalter
- Written by David Rambo, Ben Edlund
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

Eric Kripke
Showrunner

Rockne S. O'Bannon
Executive producer

Bryan Burk
Executive producer

Jon Favreau
Executive producer

J.J. Abrams
Executive producer

Monica Owusu-Breen
Writer
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Ryan Parrott
Writer

David Rambo
Writer

Trey Callaway
Writer
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Matt Pitts
Writer
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David Reed
Writer
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Paul Grellong
Writer

Anne Cofell Saunders
Writer
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Ben Edlund
Writer

Jim Barnes
Writer
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Melissa Glenn
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Robert M. Williams Jr.Producer
- Eric KripkeExecutive Producer
- Rockne S. O'BannonExecutive Producer
- Athena WickhamProducer
- Bryan BurkExecutive Producer
- Jon FavreauExecutive Producer
Writing
- Monica Owusu-BreenWriter
- Ryan ParrottWriter
- David RamboWriter
- Trey CallawayWriter
- Eric KripkeWriter
- Rockne S. O'BannonWriter
Direction
- Miguel SapochnikDirector
- Liz FriedlanderDirector
- Helen ShaverDirector
- Michael OfferDirector
- Nick CopusDirector
- Guy Norman BeeDirector
Cinematography
- William WagesDirector of Photography
- David StocktonDirector of Photography
- David MoxnessDirector of Photography
- Jimmy LindseyDirector of Photography
- Michael BonvillainDirector of Photography
Music
- Christopher LennertzOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
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