Revolution

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.

Revolution (2012-2014) is an American network science fiction series created by Eric Kripke for NBC. When electricity suddenly fails worldwide, the country falls back into a brutal pre-industrial age, and fifteen years later Charlotte Matheson (Tracy Spiridakos) sees her life upended when a militia kills her father. Her uncle Miles Matheson (Billy Burke), a former soldier haunted by his past, joins her and an unlikely band of travelers on a dangerous journey across a fractured land, hunting for answers about the blackout and the secrets their families kept. Along the way they face rival factions, shifting alliances, and scarce resources, with Giancarlo Esposito adding menace and charisma as Tom Neville. The series runs for two seasons and forty-two episodes, mixing episodic encounters in new towns with a serialized mystery that drives the larger story forward. Its tone is grim and propulsive, with moments of hope and loyalty amid a world without light or machines. Fans of The Walking Dead, Jericho and Terra Nova will find resonance in its post-collapse survival, road-trip structure, and conspiracy-laced sci-fi mythology.

Audiences found Revolution an ambitious post-blackout adventure whose mixed reception hinged on its uneven execution and sprawling mythology.

• The Walking Deadpost-collapse survival, journey across a broken landscape, serialized quest mystery
• Jerichopost-apocalyptic world, serialized mystery, rebellion against a power structure
• Fallouttech-driven dystopia, found family on the road, serialized conspiracy
• Terra Novaquest across a fractured world, sci-fi mythology, family bonds under threat

Created by

Eric Kripke

Release Date

2012-09-17

Episode runtime

42 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (655)

What is Revolution about?

After a worldwide blackout plunges America into a pre-industrial age, a young woman and an unlikely band of travelers journey to uncover the truth behind the collapse.

What is Revolution like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Revolution as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Revolution violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Revolution as moderate.

What did critics think of Revolution?

Audiences found Revolution an ambitious post-blackout adventure whose mixed reception hinged on its uneven execution and sprawling mythology.

Which shows are like Revolution?

Shows with a similar feel include The Walking Dead, Jericho, Fallout, and Terra Nova.

How long is Revolution?

Revolution: 2 seasons, 42 episodes.

Is Revolution still running?

No, Revolution was canceled.

Where can I watch Revolution?

In United States, Revolution streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.