The Returned
Les Revenants
“The dead have returned. But this is a homecoming like no other.”
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About
In the shadow of an enormous hydraulic dam, the lives of the residents of a small French town are changed to their core when hundreds of previously dead relatives all return home on the same day.
Cast
Anne Consigny
as Claire
Frédéric Pierrot
as Jérôme
Clotilde Hesme
as Adèle
Céline Sallette
as Julie
Samir Guesmi
as Thomas
Guillaume Gouix
as Serge
Jean-François Sivadier
as Pierre
Alix Poisson
as Laure
Jenna Thiam
as Lena
Grégory Gadebois
as Toni
Pierre Perrier
as Simon
Yara Pilartz
as Camille
Swann Nambotin
as Victor
Ana Girardot
as Lucy
Brune Martin
as Chloé
Bertrand Constant
as Maire
Matila Malliarakis
as Frédéric
Pauline Parigot
as Ophélie
Ernst Umhauer
as Virgil
Laurent Capelluto
as Le Commandant
Seasons
Season 1
The Returned opens in a small mountain community which is rocked to its core when several local people who are presumed dead suddenly re-appear at their homes. Despite having passed away some years earlier, these ghostly characters appear in human form, they have not aged, and they are completely unaware of their own fatality. Determined to reclaim their lives and start over, they slowly come to realize that they are not the only ones to have been brought back from the dead. Their return augers torment for their community when a series of gruesome murders bear a chilling resemblance to the work of a serial killer from the past. This is a homecoming like no other.
Season 2
The second season of the internationally acclaimed series "The Returned" jumps right back into the spellbinding story six months after the flooding of the valley. The population has nearly deserted the town, except for those who have stayed hoping to find their loved ones. Their lives are again thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a new wave of Returned, each carrying their own secrets that thhreaten to unravel the town's dark and mysterious history.
Episodes
Season 1
Camille
In a small mountain community, two local people - Camille, a teenager, and Simon - who both died years earlier, suddenly re-appear at their homes. They have not aged, and they are completely unaware of their own deaths. Camille and Simon assume they can rejoin the world of the living as though nothing has happened, but their return throws their friends and family into a state of turmoil. Camille's sister Léna has continued to grow up without her sibling beside her, and Simon's wife Adèle is just about to get remarried, to Thomas. Meanwhile, lonely nurse Julie receives a visit from a very strange little boy. Seven years ago, the town was struck by a series of bloody murders. Now it seems the killings have started up again.
Simon
Simon approaches Adèle, but Thomas finds out about his 'return'. In the meantime, Camille is unable to fit back into her family again. Her mother Claire and father Jérome separated after her death, and now Claire is in a relationship with Pierre, an odd but charismatic figure who knew all along that the dead would return. Strange happenings seem to suggest that Camille and Simon may not be the only ones to have been brought back...
Julie
Determined to come out of hiding and return to something resembling normal life, Camille invents a new identity for herself as 'cousin Alice'. Her sister Léna finds a strange, fast-spreading scar on her own body. Simon gets closer to Adèle, who finally accepts he has returned and is not a manifestation of her grief. But as the dead try to reclaim their lives, for the living, things seem more and more disturbed. Julie's very dark past resurfaces and threatens to destroy her completely, but she finds a saviour in the most unlikely form.
Victor
Camille's new identity as Alice is going well, but Léna's scar is growing and seemingly draining her of energy. Léna is convinced that Camille is behind it and publicly denounces her to their friends. Julie can no longer keep Victor under wraps and the police take him away. She doesn't even put up a fight, wondering if he may have something to do with the death of her neighbour, Miss Payet. Adèle gets back with Simon and introduces him to their daughter, Chloe... but then discovers the true circumstances surrounding his death.
Serge and Toni
The ghosts leave clandestinity little by little but do not arrive therefore taking again a normal life. While Camille is rejected by Frederic, Simon is violently isolated of Adele and Chloé, whereas Thomas, in a state of self-defence, does not hesitate to draw over him. On his side, Victor wanders in search of his assassin.
Lucy
The town is affected by a power cut. Pierre forms a community around Camille, who is now regarded as a kind of 'prophet'. Julie finds refuge at Laure's house with Victor, whose body is undergoing a strange transformation. Meanwhile, Léna grows closer to Serge but has to escape back to the town.
Adèle
Camille finds purpose when she decides to invent images of an afterlife to comfort her friend's parents, but is distraught when they commit suicide in the hopes of meeting their son sooner. Pierre shows Claire his shelter stocked with food and firearms, believing that the appearance of the Revenants marks the end of days. Lucy appears to have gained understanding regarding the purpose of the Revenants, and persuades Simon that he no longer needs Adèle; father Jean-François' betrayal of him to the police only pushes him further to her. Serge and Toni attempt to track Lena, and Toni glimpses his deceased mother in the forest. While trying to cross the lake by swimming, Serge disappears under the water.
The Horde
A flashback to the date of Camille's reappearance at the dam shows many Revenants also appearing at the same time. Waking in their car, Victor tells Julie and Laure that a group of Revenants tried to take him from the car in the middle of the night. On their way to the shelter, Victor discovers that Toni killed his brother, in turn causing his mother's death, and uses his ability to create visions to make Toni shoot himself in the stomach; he dies shortly after arrival. Simon breaks free from his jail cell and kidnaps his daughter, Chloé. Thomas arrives at the shelter, and the group realise that there are other Revenants, and that they are coming for them.
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Stream The Returned online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated mystery, sci-fi & fantasy, and drama series originally produced in French and released in 2012, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 294 viewers worldwide.
About The Returned
“The dead have returned. But this is a homecoming like no other.”
In the shadow of an enormous hydraulic dam, the lives of the residents of a small French town are changed to their core when hundreds of previously dead relatives all return home on the same day. Across 2 seasons and 16 episodes, originally airing on Canal+.
The Returned Cast and Characters
The cast features Anne Consigny (as Claire), Frédéric Pierrot (as Jérôme), Clotilde Hesme (as Adèle), Céline Sallette (as Julie), and Samir Guesmi (as Thomas). Their performances are a major reason The Returned has built such a passionate audience.
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The Returned flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, tight pacing that earns its twists, and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Returned have?
The Returned has 16 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Returned good? What's the rating?
The Returned holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 294 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Returned?
The main cast includes Anne Consigny, Frédéric Pierrot, Clotilde Hesme, and Céline Sallette, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Returned available in French?
Yes — The Returned was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Returned released?
The Returned first aired in 2012.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Returned have?
The Returned currently has 2 seasons and a total of 16 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Returned about?
In the shadow of an enormous hydraulic dam, the lives of the residents of a small French town are changed to their core when hundreds of previously dead relatives all return home on the same day. It belongs to the Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genres.
In which language is The Returned originally available?
The Returned was originally produced in FR. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Returned first released?
The Returned first premiered on November 26, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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