Revolution

63
Metascore
2012-2014
2 seasons
NBC
Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Suspense
TV-14

From executive Producer J.J. Abrams, Revolution focuses on the struggle to survive 15 years after a global blackout. Read recaps and find photos on NBC.com.

63
Metascore
2012-2014
2 seasons
NBC
Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Suspense
TV-14

From executive Producer J.J. Abrams, Revolution focuses on the struggle to survive 15 years after a global blackout. Read recaps and find photos on NBC.com.

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Lost alum Sonya Walger and Revolution's Zak Orth have landed guest-starring roles on Elementary, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

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Exclusive: Giancarlo Esposito Returning to Once Upon a Time

Mirror, mirror on the wall, guess who's returning to Once Upon a Time this fall. Giancarlo Esposito is set to reprise his role as Sidney Glass, otherwise known as the Magic Mirror, in the Season 4 premiere, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Details...

Wed, Jul 9, 2014

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Once Upon a Time Adds Elizabeth Mitchell

Elizabeth Mitchell is returning to TV. The Revolution and Lost alum has been cast on Once Upon a Time for Season 4, TVGuide.com has confirmed. She'll play a role in the show's Frozen-inspired story line and may be playing a villain, according to Entertainment Weekly, which first reported the news.

Tue, Jul 8, 2014

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Mega Buzz: Game of Thrones' Power Change, Rizzoli's Goodbye and Orange Sexytime

Every week, senior reporter Natalie Abrams satisfies your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @NatalieAbrams The only bad thing about the long holiday weekend was no new Game of Thrones! What's up with Sansa now that Littlefinger killed her aunt? — Georgia Because she's the only witness to what happened to the Lady Regent of the Vale, the eldest Stark daughter is suddenly thrust into a position of power. As this preview implies, Sansa holds Littlefinger's fate in her hands. But will she actually testify against the man who helped her escape King's Landing? Let's just say that her choice will show exactly how far she's come in playing the game. How is Rizzoli & Isles writing out Lee Thompson Young? — Kit  Jane and Maura...

Wed, May 28, 2014

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NBC Cancels Community, Revolution, Growing Up Fisher, Believe and Crisis

Welcome to the darkest timeline. NBC has canceed Community, Revolution, Growing Up Fisher, Believe, Crisis and Dracula, TVGuide.com has learned. Add new fall shows to your Watchlist! Only one season

Fri, May 9, 2014

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The 100 got off to a good start for The CW.The drama premiered Wednesday to 2.7 million viewers and a 0.9 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, posting The CW's best numbers in the time slot since ...

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NBC Announces Season Finale Dates for The Blacklist, Chicago Fire and SVU

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Ratings: Mixology Premieres Low; Survivor Returns Up

Another day, another low premiere for ABC.Mixology bowed Wednesday to 5.2 million viewers and a 1.8 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, making it the lowest-rated premiere following Modern Family  ever. It also posted the worst retention rate (58 percent) out of ...

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Ratings: Mixology Premieres Low; Survivor Returns Up

Zombies, Power Outages, Global Pandemics: Why TV Is Embracing the Apocalypse

If it's the end of the world as we know it, TV feels fine. Led by shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, TNT's Falling Skies and NBC's Revolution, postapocalyptic TV is blowing up — and a lot more of it is on the way."There's a huge appeal right at the moment," says Revolution executive producer Rockne S. O'Bannon. Among the upcoming shows that revolve around a dystopian future: The CW's The 100 (debuting Wed., March 19, at 9/8c), which follows a group of juvenile delinquents who are shipped from a space station back to Earth in order to see whether it's inhabitable a century after a nuclear holocaust. (The network also just ordered a pilot for The Messengers, about a group of people who are killed, then resurrected, after something crashes into Earth.)In July comes FX's The Strain — created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, and executive produced by Lost's Carlton Cuse — which stars Corey Stoll (House of Cards) as an epidemiologist charged with preventing a mysterious viral outbreak from destroying humanity. Also this summer...

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

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Ratings: Idol on Top; Chicago P.D. Grows Again

Fox topped Wednesday led by American Idol.The two-hour show pulled in 12.4 million viewers and a 3.8 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down two tenths from last week.NBC was second with Revolution (5.1 million, 1.3), which tied its ...

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Ratings: Idol on Top; Chicago P.D. Grows Again

Mega Buzz: The Americans Return, More S.H.I.E.L.D. Secrets and a Mindy Cameo

Every week, senior reporter Natalie Abrams satisfies your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @NatalieAbrams. I'm so excited for The Americans to return. What do you know? — TrishaPaige, Phillip and Elizabeth's precocious daughter, will be bringing down the old hammer and sickle on her folks when she refuses to give up her quest to find out the truth about them. Complicating matters: Phillip is forced to use his son Henry during an impromptu mission that results in several casualties. Thanks for the scoop on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! What else is coming up? — Tina Never mind Tuesday's reveal about Coulson, Clark Gregg says...

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Showtime Renews Episodes for Season 4

Showtime has renewed Episodes for a fourth season, the network announced on Wednesday. Season 3, which premieres on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 10:30/9:30c, follows Sean (Stephen Mangan) and Beverly (Tamsin Greig) after their reconciliation, while the star of their show, a fictionalized version of Matt LeBlanc played by LeBlanc, continues to struggle with his plummeting career.

Wed, Dec 11, 2013

Bret Michaels to Play Himself on Revolution

Bret Michaels is joining the Revolution. The singer will play a post-apocalyptic version of himself in an upcoming episode, NBC announced Tuesday. Additionally, the former Poison rocker will perform an acoustic version of...

Tue, Dec 3, 2013

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Ratings: Criminal Minds, CSI Match Season Highs; Modern Family Hits Low

CBS topped Wednesday, led by Criminal Minds and CSI, both of which matched season highs.Minds drew 12.3 million viewers and a 2.8 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, up a tenth, while CSI followed with 11 million and a 2.1, growing two tenths. Survivor: Blood vs. Water (10.1 million, 2.4) was down ...

Thu, Nov 21, 2013

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Ratings: Criminal Minds, SVU, X Factor Rise; Modern Family Down

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Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Ratings: Criminal Minds, SVU, X Factor Rise; Modern Family Down

Ratings: CMA Awards Surges; X Factor Takes a Fall

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Thu, Nov 7, 2013

Ratings: CMA Awards Surges; X Factor Takes a Fall

Ratings: CSI's 300th Episode Rises Against World Series

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Thu, Oct 24, 2013

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Will Revolution, The Mindy Project, Nashville and Others Survive the Sophomore Slump?

When NBC renewed Revolution for a second season, creator Eric Kripke knew he had to make some changes. "I'm relentless about figuring out what doesn't work and making it better," he says. "We reset the chessboard." That meant returning to the show's original conceit — a world without power — and cutting back on war-themed episodes. He also moved production from Wilmington, N.C., to Austin, giving the show a fresh look. "With the change of Austin came a new team coming to us with a fresh eye," Kripke says. "I hope the audience sees were working hard to improve it and create a very credible world."

Tue, Oct 22, 2013

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Thu, Oct 10, 2013

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Revolution: Can Monroe Be Redeemed?

To say Monroe ruined Charlie's life would be an understatement. But according to Revolution star David Lyons, the pair will "really start to find a common ground" this week. Just don't expect it to be easy.

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Ratings: Super Fun Night Opens Strong; Ironside Weak

Super Fun Night had a solid, though not super, debut.The Rebel Wilson comedy premiered Wednesday to 8.2 million viewers and a 3.2 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, becoming the season's No. 2 new comedy behind The Crazy Ones. Though it dropped a full point from lead-in Modern Family (10.9 million, 4.2), Super Fun Night had better retention ...

Thu, Oct 3, 2013

Ratings: Super Fun Night Opens Strong; Ironside Weak

Revolution Burning Questions: How Will Miles Survive?

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Thu, Oct 3, 2013

Revolution Burning Questions: How Will Miles Survive?

American Blackout Trailer: Would You Survive If the Lights Went Out?

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Thu, Oct 3, 2013

American Blackout Trailer: Would You Survive If the Lights Went Out?

Revolution: Things Only Get Worse for Miles and Aaron

Miles and Aaron just can't catch a break! This week on Revolution, both our heroes' lives go from bad — being captured by a war tribe, dying — to somehow worse. (Okay, well maybe nothing's as bad as dying, but Aaron definitely has his fair share of problems.) On a positive note, at least Neville will make some headway in his quest for revenge!  TVGuide.com spoke to creator Eric Kripke and stars Billy Burke, David Lyons and Giancarlo Esposito about what to expect of the game-changing episode and more.

Wed, Oct 2, 2013

Revolution: Things Only Get Worse for Miles and Aaron

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Fri, Sep 27, 2013

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Ratings: Revolution Plummets; X Factor, SVU Rise

NBC isn't starting a Revolution on Wednesdays.Without a lead-in from The Voice, the drama kicked off the night with 6.8 million viewers and a 1.8 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, down more than 50 percent from ...

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

Ratings: Revolution Plummets; X Factor, SVU Rise

Revolution Burning Questions: What the Heck Happened to Aaron?

[Warning: The following contains major spoilers from Revolution's Season 2 premiere. Read at your own risk.]

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

Revolution Burning Questions: What the Heck Happened to Aaron?

First Look: Revolution Scares Up Halloween

A world without power is a terrifying enough concept, but the denizens of Revolution's dystopia have grown so accustomed to the horror that they're not afraid to celebrate Halloween. In the Oct. 16 episode, Rachel and the folks of Willoughby, Texas, try to show the town's kids that life does go on.

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

First Look: Revolution Scares Up Halloween

Mega Buzz: Grey's Exits, a Minds Resurrection and a Revolution Death

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com or tweet them to @adambryant or @NatalieAbrams. Grey's Mer-Der scoop, please! — DempeoMD, via Twitter NATALIE: Derek and Meredith are leaving Grey Sloan Memorial!

Wed, Sep 11, 2013

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Video: Revolution DVD/Blu-ray Shines a Light on Season 1 Mysteries

Where were you when the lights went out? Revolution: The Complete First Season arrives Tuesday, Sept. 3 on DVD and Blu-ray bringing fans of the hit NBC blackout drama all 20 episodes of the premiere season and 90 minutes of new material, including two featurettes, a gag reel, deleted scenes and bonus webisodes. Among the extras is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Revolution pilot, featuring commentary by...

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

Video: Revolution DVD/Blu-ray Shines a Light on Season 1 Mysteries

Exclusive: Zeljko Ivanek Joins Revolution

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Tue, Aug 27, 2013

Exclusive: Zeljko Ivanek Joins Revolution

NBC Comes Off Flat Year, Announces Hillary Clinton Miniseries Starring Diane Lane

NBC didn't improve its overall ratings this past season, but network chairman Bob Greenblatt remains positive."How good is it to celebrate being flat? At this point in our business, flat is the new up," he said Saturday at the Television Critics Association fall previews. Greenblatt pointed out that the other Big 4 networks (ABC, CBS and FOX were all down ) and dubbed the 2012 season as the "Year of Improvement," citing that it was the network's most competitive season in the past nine years.

Sat, Jul 27, 2013

NBC Comes Off Flat Year, Announces Hillary Clinton Miniseries Starring Diane Lane

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Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Exclusive: 24 Alum to Guest-Star on Castle

Revolution's Daniella Alonso Lands Regular Gig on Night Shift

Daniella Alonso won't be away from NBC for long! The Revolution star, whose character was killed off in the Season 1 finale, has landed a series regular gig on NBC's new medical drama Night Shift, according to The Hollywood Reporter. How to fix Revolution in five easy steps In the series...

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Revolution's Daniella Alonso Lands Regular Gig on Night Shift

Revolution Adds Stephen Collins as Rachel's Dad, Makes Season 2 Tweaks

7th Heaven vet Stephen Collins is joining the cast of Revolution for the NBC series' upcoming second season. Collins' casting was announced Saturday when producers unveiled a new teaser trailer for Season 2 at the show's Comic-Con panel, moderated by TV Guide Magazine's Michael Schneider. Collins will be play Rachel's (Elizabeth Mitchell) father. "[He] brings an entirely new perspective on her...

Sun, Jul 21, 2013

Revolution Adds Stephen Collins as Rachel's Dad, Makes Season 2 Tweaks

First Look: NBC Brings Hologram James Spader to Comic-Con

The only thing creepier than James Spader in NBC's new drama The Blacklist might be his hologram-esque likeness. As part of the Peacock network's presence at Comic-Con, crowds will be able to interact with a "virtual Red Reddington," Spader's mysterious Blacklist character.

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

First Look: NBC Brings Hologram James Spader to Comic-Con

Exclusive First Look: Check Out The Vampire Diaries' Comic- Con Bag

Warner Bros. is going super with their official Comic-Con gear this year. When fans arrive at the annual San Diego convention, they will be distributed one of several different official Comic-Con bags — each with its own detachable cape!

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Exclusive First Look: Check Out The Vampire Diaries' Comic- Con Bag

First Look: TV Guide Magazine and Warner Bros. Team Up for Comic-Con Special Edition

For the fourth year in a row TV Guide Magazine and Warner Bros. Television are teaming up for a Comic-Con special issue with behind the scenes scoop and photos from some of TV's biggest hits. The magazine features four sets of collectible "flip" covers featuring the casts of The Vampire Diaries, Arrow and Supernatural on both sides plus a special DC Comics-themed version featuring Superman and Batman art by Andy Kubert.

Wed, Jul 10, 2013

First Look: TV Guide Magazine and Warner Bros. Team Up for Comic-Con Special Edition

Ask Matt: Dramedies, Arrested, Nurse Jackie, H50, Hannibal

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Mon, Jun 24, 2013

Ask Matt: Dramedies, Arrested, Nurse Jackie, H50, Hannibal

NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for SVU, The Blacklist and More

NBC has announced premiere dates for its fall schedule, including long-running drama Law & Order: SVU and anticipated new series The Blacklist and The Michael J. Fox Show. SVU fans will have to wait until ...

Fri, Jun 21, 2013

NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for SVU, The Blacklist and More

How to Fix Revolution in Five Easy Steps

Revolution's first season was uneven, to say the least, but don't lose faith in the series just yet. The show is executive-produced by Eric Kripke, the same man who turned a simple demon-hunting series into a high-concept war between Heaven, Hell and the two brothers caught in between. If Kripke can positively revamp Supernatural, why can't the same be done for Revolution? When Revolution returns this fall, it will be a perfect opportunity for the drama to get a fresh start. So listen up, Kripke! Here are our five suggestions on how to fix Revolution:

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

How to Fix Revolution in Five Easy Steps

Top Moments: Game of Thrones' Aptly Named Red Wedding and an Awkward Fallon-Jenner Face-Off

Our top moments of the week: 11. Creepiest Closing Shot: On The Killing's season premiere, Detective Linden is lured out of hibernation when Holder, her former partner, brings her a case that bears striking similarities to a murder that sent her down the rabbit hole three years prior. Linden convicted Ray Seward (a super-creepy Peter Sarsgaard) for the crime, but was she wrong? Her doubt kicks into overdrive when the evidence leads her to a swamp ...

Fri, Jun 7, 2013

Top Moments: Game of Thrones' Aptly Named Red Wedding and an Awkward Fallon-Jenner Face-Off

Ratings: Revolution Rises for Finale; Mistresses Opens Low

Revolution closed out its freshman season on a high note.The NBC drama drew 6.3 million viewers and a 2.0 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, rising a tenth from last ...

Tue, Jun 4, 2013

Ratings: Revolution Rises for Finale; Mistresses Opens Low

Revolution Finale Burning Questions: The End of the World (As They Knew It)

Over the course of its first season, Revolution evolved far beyond a simple search-and-rescue mission. And after Monday's finale, there's no going back to its agrarian roots. The episode signaled a drastic change of direction for the dystopian drama, killing off two major characters and leaving the entire world's fate in jeopardy. So did Aaron restore the power? Which of our heroes bit the dust? Find out the answers to these and 11 other burning questions from the Revolution finale. [Warning: The following contains major spoilers from Revolution's season finale "The Dark Tower"]

Tue, Jun 4, 2013

Revolution Finale Burning Questions: The End of the World (As They Knew It)

The Monday Playlist: Fosters, Mistresses, Teen Wolf, Revolution Finale

"Here's the story Of two lovely ladies ..." Doesn't take long before ABC Family's The Fosters dispels one of its two moms' worries that if they keep adding kids to their already crowded household, "It's going to be like The Brady Bunch around here." Well, maybe if Carol had married Alice and Alice was an African-American private-school vice principal and Carol was a cop and the kids were a blended multi-racial rainbow of diversity. Earnest but rarely saccharine, this promising new family drama (Monday, 9/8c) — to be paired in future weeks with the channel's best series, Switched at Birth — establishes its edgier tone by introducing its main character, the abused but prideful Callie (Maia Mitchell), as she gets roughed up on her way out of juvy and into the welcoming custody of Lena (Sherri Saum), who hasn't yet told her partner-the-cop Stef (Teri Polo) about the new addition.

Mon, Jun 3, 2013

The Monday Playlist: Fosters, Mistresses, Teen Wolf, Revolution Finale

The 10 Biggest Questions We Hope The Revolution Finale Answers

Revolution, we have a question for you. Actually we have a million questions for you, but since we have limited time until the finale (Monday at 10/9c on NBC), we'll narrow it down. Here are the 10 biggest questions we hope the finale answers and a few thoughts and theories about how they can be resolved.

Sun, Jun 2, 2013

The 10 Biggest Questions We Hope The Revolution Finale Answers