Series synopsis
Revival is a Canadian sci-fi & fantasy crime mystery drama television series that premiered on Syfy on June 12, 2025. It ended on August 14, 2025. It was created by Aaron B. Koontz, Luke Boyce. It stars Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott and Andy McQueen.
On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the 'revived' appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.
Premise
On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the 'revived' appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.
Premise: Some secrets refuse to stay buried.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress
- Romy Weltman as Martha 'Em' Cypress
- David James Elliott as Wayne Cypress
- Andy McQueen as Ibrahim Ramin
Guest cast
- Steven Ogg as Blaine Abel
- Kaleb Horn as Rhodey Rasch
- Hudson Robert Wurster as Cooper Cypress
- Gianpaolo Venuta as Aaron Weimer
- Maia Jae as Kay Mathurin
- Mark Little as Brent Gunderson
- Glen Gould as J.P. Brissett
- Nathan Dales as McCray
- Lenore Zann as Jeannie Gorski
- Katharine King So as May Tao
- Nicky Guadagni as Arlene Stankiewicz
- Graeme Barrett as Randy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 12, 2025 | August 14, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Tell Dad When the recently deceased return to life, appearing normal and unchanged, Officer Dana Cypress is thrust into a peculiar murder investigation-one where the murder victim is now alive, and everyone, whether living or revived, is a suspect. |
June 12, 2025 |
| 2 |
Keeping Up Appearances While a dangerous Reviver jeopardizes the peace in Wausau, Dana’s Reviver investigation becomes personal and threatens to unravel secrets she may not be ready to face. |
June 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
Reality Check As Wausau fractures, Dana's search brings her into conflict with a dangerous local family. |
June 26, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 12, 2025 |
| Last aired | August 14, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |