Limited series · A&E
The Returned
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Kevin Alejandro
Tommy Solano
10 eps
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Rowan Blackshaw
10 eps
Agnes Bruckner
Nikki Banks
10 eps
India Ennenga
Camille Winship
10 eps
Sandrine Holt
Julie Han
10 eps
Sophie Lowe
Lena Winship
10 eps
Mark Pellegrino
Jack Winship
10 eps
Jeremy Sisto
Peter Lattimore
10 eps
Mat Vairo
Simon Moran
10 eps
Tandi Wright
Claire Winship
10 eps
Rukiya Bernard
Pilar
1 eps
Scott Hylands
George Goddard
1 eps
Gerald Paetz
Bus Driver
1 eps
Tyler Bancroft
James
1 eps
Jaycelyn Brown
Rock Band Keyboardist
1 eps
Spencer Schoening
Rock Band Drummer
1 eps
Nathan Shaw
Rock Band Bassist
1 eps
Ben Worcester
Rock Band Guitarist
1 eps
Johanna Marlowe
Jill
1 eps
Jill Morrison
Annie Yardley
4 eps
Renn Hawkey
Paul Koretsky
3 eps
Jane Stanton
Tanya
1 eps
Alexis Kellum-Creer
Lauren Navarro
2 eps
Garry Chalk
Coroner
1 eps
Hannah Levien
Marie
2 eps
Monice Peter
Nurse Devins
2 eps
Brian Huskey
Glenn
1 eps
Bruce Blain
Groundskeeper
1 eps
Nesta Cooper
Megan
2 eps
Alex Zahara
Dr. Pratt
1 eps
Aaron Douglas
Tony Darrow
7 eps
Nicola Cavendish
Ma Darrow
2 eps
Nancy Sivak
Rachel Koretsky
2 eps
Jane Craven
Nina
3 eps
Linda Darlow
Psychiatric Nurse
1 eps
Adam DiMarco
Masked Man #1
2 eps
Fiona Hogan
Dale Evans
1 eps
Mik Byskov
Masked Man #2
3 eps
Kevin O'Grady
Craig
1 eps
Roger Cross
Matt
4 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Returned actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Returned reads strongest on Character Depth, Serialized and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
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 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
A small town that is turned upside down when several local people, who have long been presumed dead, suddenly reappear; their presence creates both positive and negative consequences. As families are reunited, the lives of those who were left behind are challenged both physically and emotionally.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E09
Helen
Someone unexpectedly shows up and puts Chloe in danger. Peter makes a startling announcement and Helen sets her deadly plan for the town in motion.
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by Graham Roland
S01E08
Claire
Claire's secret is revealed and Lena returns home. Police arrest the suspected killer who makes a full confession. Victor goes to extreme measures to protect Julie. Camille discovers her attempt to help has led to a horrifying result.
- Directed by Stephen Williams
- Written by Raelle Tucker
S01E06
Lucy
Lucy miraculously recovers from the stabbing but realizes she is irrevocably changed. Claire and Jack scramble to find Lena as she receives help from Adam. Peter makes a frightening confession to Victor.
- Directed by Jennifer Getzinger
- Written by Bronwyn Garrity
S01E07
Rowan
Camille opens up to the parents of the support group and tries to help them. Victor comes between Julie and Nikki. Rowan lashes out at Simon and makes a surprising choice.
- Directed by Stephen Williams
- Written by Gianna Sobol
S01E10
Peter
Rowan and Tommy's celebration is overshadowed by a mysterious premonition. Julie makes Victor face his tragic past. Camille realizes she will never be normal and Helen's plan meets a mysterious end.
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by Raelle Tucker
S01E05
Tony and Adam
Victor's disappearance from the community center brings Julie and Nikki together to look for him. Tony makes a confession that has a profound impact on Adam and Helen suspects the town may be evil.
- Directed by Jennifer Getzinger
- Written by Graham Roland
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S01E05
Tony and Adam
- Directed by Jennifer Getzinger
- Written by Graham Roland
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Carlton Cuse
Showrunner
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Robert DeBitetto
Executive producer
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Raelle Tucker
Executive producer
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Craig Cegielski
Executive producer
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David McKillop
Executive producer
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Jimmy Desmarais
Executive producer
Thom Beers
Executive producer
Caroline Benjo
Executive producer
Keith Gordon
Executive producer
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Stephanie Berk
Executive producer
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Gianna Sobol
Writer
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Bronwyn Garrity
Writer
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Regina Corrado
Writer
Graham Roland
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Robert DeBitettoExecutive Producer
- Raelle TuckerExecutive Producer
- Craig CegielskiExecutive Producer
- Justis GreeneProducer
- David McKillopExecutive Producer
- Carlton CuseExecutive Producer
Writing
- Raelle TuckerWriter
- Carlton CuseWriter
- Gianna SobolWriter
- Bronwyn GarrityWriter
- Regina CorradoWriter
- Graham RolandWriter
Direction
- Charles MartinDirector
- Vincenzo NataliDirector
- Keith GordonDirector
- Deran SarafianDirector
- Jennifer GetzingerDirector
- Stephen WilliamsDirector
Cinematography
- John S. BartleyDirector of Photography
- Checco VareseDirector of Photography
Music
- Jeff RussoOriginal Music Composer
- Zoe KeatingOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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