One of them is a tv series under the title the returned or as its french version proposes les revenants. The returned, channel 4s buyin from across the channel was, mercifully, provided with subtitles. The returned les revenants is a tv series filmed on location around the. On top of all that the series ended with the dead departing into the. Channel 4 has closed a deal with zodiak rights to acquire the exclusive first run uk broadcast rights to the second season of the french drama series the returned aka les revenants. The second series of spooky french drama the returned is about to, er, return to channel 4 after a twoyear hiatus. Sarah arnold reports in may 20, the guardian announced channel 4s latest tv drama the returned with the headline channel 4 aims to make a killing with subtitled french drama, adding.
May 24, 20 french thriller, the returned, coming to channel 4 on sunday, june 9th for more details, visit the returned. The actor who plays simon in the mysterious french tv series the returned talks to gwilym mumford about the controversial ending of season one and the secrets of the shows creepy appeal published. Channel 4 french drama the returned les revenants on channel 4 was a surprise a sinister and unsettling surprise. Gwilym mumford recaps all the action from the french drama. A pleasant change from typically gory zombie shows, the returned is a mustsee oddity thats both smart and sure to disturb. The series is within a whisker of cancellation, however. Channel 4 has won the rights to air the second series of hit french drama the returned, digital spy has learnt exclusively the channel will air the second run of the show in 2014, following a. Channel 4s import of french drama thriller witnesses.
This powerful and innovative french series is already one of the most anticipated shows of the. Oct 19, 2015 season two of the french series the returned debuts on sundance tv on halloween, but is there more story to tell. While adele and simon begin to rekindle their romance, julie decides. The returned is returning to channel 4 digital spy. Authorities in paris have enacted an extreme heat plan, fearing. French series the returned follows a group of villagers who return home but dont realise they are already dead picture. The american adapted series follows residents in a small town whose lives are disrupted when people who have been dead for many years begin.
The broadcasters first foreignlanguage drama series in 20. Jul 26, 20 channel 4 has closed a deal with zodiak rights to acquire the exclusive first run uk broadcast rights to the second season of the french drama series the returned aka les revenants. Although the returned will debut on the sundance channel on. Anne consigny, clotilde hesme, pierre perrier, yara pilartz, frederic pierrot. Next to great crime and police series in the 00s, a number of hit french tv series have been produced in the 10s that will blow you away. Jul 29, 20 the returned will be back in 2014 picture. The returned is a hit in france, where it debuted last fall on canal plus, and also has done very well in the uk where it airs on channel 4 as. The us version may have never made it past series one but the french original is on fine form during tonights first episode of series two 9pm, more4 as the residents of the sleepy alpine town. It is an eight part series in french with english subtitles, beautifully filmed in the french alps. Feb 17, 2016 the returned, which is based on the acclaimed french zombie film they came back, is created by fabrice gobert and has garnered an international emmy award for its first season. The returned french horror tv series takes the genre to.
Les revenants is a french supernatural drama television series. The french dramathriller the returned also known as les revenants has gained a massive positive critical reception even though the series has only had two seasons. Tunnel begins with the deaths of a french politician and a british woman, whose bodies are found in the channel tunnel between france and england. Channel 4 the returned finale ended giving nothing away.
Watch the returned episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. It is an eight part series in french with english sub. Originally, the channel was devoted to airing documentaries, independent feature films, short films, world cinema, and original programs, such as news about the latest developments from each years sundance film festival. Channel 4 picks up uk rights to the returned season 2.
Temperatures are forecast to hit 40 degrees celsius later this week. Channel 4s import of french drama thriller witnesses proves noir is the new black. Channel 4 to broadcast french ad break during the debut of. With anne consigny, clotilde hesme, frederic pierrot, celine sallette. Jul 22, 2015 witnesses marks channel 4s latest attempt to get a slice of the foreignlanguage drama market, so cleverly cornered by bbc four. The returned opens in a small mountain community which is rocked to its core when several local people who are presumed dead suddenly reappear at their homes. Jun 09, 20 the returned, channel 4s buyin from across the channel was, mercifully, provided with subtitles. Lenas health is turning for the worse and shes convinced it has something to do with alice. 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. To celebrate the first episode of new french zombie drama, the returned, channel 4 is to broadcast a themed ad break of french adverts. Witnesses marks channel 4s latest attempt to get a slice of the foreignlanguage drama market, so cleverly cornered by bbc four. Sundance tv formerly known as sundance channel is an american pay television channel that is owned by amc networks.
Watch full episodes of the returned and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Despite having passed away some years earlier, these ghostly characters appear in human form, they. Based on the french tv show les revenants, this dramatic series focuses on the small town of caldwell which is turned upside down when several local residents who have been believed dead for a. The second series of the paranormal french thriller will air this autumn. The creator of the series, fabrice gobert, spoke about the series with digital spy. However, this breaking down of the language barrier was no guarantee of understanding what was. It would be nice to have some definite answers, but i think the series creators may mean for us to each come to our own conclusions. Really great series cant stop watching why i never heard of this. It has been great to follow the series again, and after watching the last episode it left a lot of questions unanswered and a lot of loose ends to be explained. The returned, which is based on the acclaimed french zombie film they came back, is created by fabrice gobert and has garnered an international emmy award for its first season. From some reading on the series, it seems apparent that inexplicable occurrences and. Channel 4s marketing of the returned was a bit more fun than most foreign. Its previous journey into french tv was the emmywinning.
The returned series two to air on channel 4 in 2014. The american adapted series follows residents in a small town whose lives are disrupted when people who have been dead for many years begin reappearing. The french cinematography best products are not a rare case. Dont quote me on it but i think its due to be shown this autumn on channel 4. Tunnel is an anglofrench remake of the danish series the bridge. The us version may have never made it past series one but the french original is on fine form during tonights first episode of series two 9pm, more4. Season two of the french series the returned debuts on sundance tv on halloween, but is there more story to tell. In 20, it was awarded an international emmy for best drama series. Les revenants tv series, a 2012 french supernatural drama television series. This is a remake of french tv show les revenants, also here on rotten tomatoes as the returned.
The returned was the bestselling french tv series of 20, earning zodiak the tvf1 export prize. Les revenants is a french supernatural drama television series created by fabrice gobert, based on the 2004 french film they came back les revenants, directed by robin campillo. French thriller, the returned, coming to channel 4 on sunday, june 9th for more details, visit. The returned is returning as channel 4 confirms the series will be back on uk screens soon the second series of the paranormal french thriller will air this autumn. Season 1 was broadcast in the united kingdom from 9 june 20 on channel 4. The returneds deceased look just like you and i, only they bring a series of strange phenomena to this tightknit french community still struggling to come to terms with their losses. This exquisite french series is about the dead trying to return to their old lives in a. Oct 29, 2015 even the french title les revenants is ambiguous. In 20, the first season won an international emmy for best drama series. Based on the french tv show les revenants, this dramatic series focuses on the small town of caldwell which is turned upside down when several local. France is preparing for a potentially recordbreaking heatwave. I have recently found out they have made another series to follow on from this hooray. Return of the returned tv series in annecy, a great comeback. The returned les revenants season 3 release date with.
The returned is returning as channel 4 confirms the series will be back on uk screens soon. The good, french version of the returned gets a return. The returned tv series 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The hit french drama will return to the channel for a second run next year. Some fans of the french drama the returned will sympathise with those words. The passenger all 4 all 4 the ondemand channel from 4. The returned was also a smash hit last year on french television and the highest rated subtitled drama on any uk channel in nearly a decade.
There are 5 seasons to date, with season 6 currently in production. French zombie series the returned sells for scandinavia. Les revenants ist eine franzosische fernsehserie des senders. Stylistically, gobert confirms, the returned is influenced by twin peaks and let the right one in, plus the less predictable likes of channel 4 s misfits for making fantasy fiction on a low. From some reading on the series, it seems apparent that inexplicable occurrences and behavior are. The channel will air the second run of the show in 2014, following a rights deal to broadcast the series in the uk. The returned is an american supernatural drama television series developed by carlton cuse as an adaptation of the 2012 french series les revenants, which was broadcast internationally as the returned. The returned mott novel, a 20 novel by american author jason mott. Sep 27, 20 the returned is a hit in france, where it debuted last fall on canal plus, and also has done very well in the uk where it airs on channel 4 as rebound check out the subtitled trailer below.