That new show Resurrection started tonight

[hisno1girl]

The commercials freaked me out but I do plan on watching it.

dammit I missed the first 30 minutes.

[Deleted]

I didn't realize until I heard an interview on the radio the other day that it's based on a book - did anyone know this? I think it was called "The Returned". Anyway, no I can't watch this! But maybe I could do the book. The way he described the plot development in the book was really interesting.

[tacokick]

Is it based on that French movie turned TV show? The plot seems similar.

[MWOS]

I could have potentially watched except they have a kid coming back. Newp.

[themoneytree]

Mar 9, 2014 20:30:00 GMT -5 Que? said:

Mar 9, 2014 20:28:04 GMT -5 @weeble said:

I didn't realize until I heard an interview on the radio the other day that it's based on a book - did anyone know this? I think it was called "The Returned". Anyway, no I can't watch this! But maybe I could do the book. The way he described the plot development in the book was really interesting.

I don't think I can watch it if people are going to get their kids back and then lose them again. Nope.
I have no idea if that's what happens.

I just said exactly that to my husband. I'll watch one and if it's like that I won't watch any more.

[Deleted]

H and I are watching it, just because I'm curious about the plot line. We have also missed the first half.

[Deleted]

Mar 9, 2014 20:30:00 GMT -5 Que? said:

Mar 9, 2014 20:28:04 GMT -5 @weeble said:

I didn't realize until I heard an interview on the radio the other day that it's based on a book - did anyone know this? I think it was called "The Returned". Anyway, no I can't watch this! But maybe I could do the book. The way he described the plot development in the book was really interesting.

I don't think I can watch it if people are going to get their kids back and then lose them again. Nope.
I have no idea if that's what happens.

The way the author talked about the book, that doesn't sound like what happens.  But in any case, the show looks like it would be way too much for me to handle, so nope, I ain't watching it.

[kayakjenn]

I cried watching the commercials, so no, I decided to not dvr it.

[cville]

No effing way could I watch that show.

[bab]

The commercials really bothered me. I just can't. Seems way too upsetting

[alzi]

Nope. Can't do it.

[Deleted]

Who else watched it? I'm so confused right now! Who is the preacher and how is he related to the boy? The creepy guy with the hat and hoodie is dead too?

[janegold]

Mar 9, 2014 21:03:26 GMT -5 @kande818 said:

Who else watched it? I'm so confused right now! Who is the preacher and how is he related to the boy? The creepy guy with the hat and hoodie is dead too?

The preacher was the boy's childhood best friend.  And yes, the guy with the hat is also another resurrected one.

I thought it was pretty interesting...I plan to keep watching.  No idea where the plot line could go.

[Deleted]

Maybe they're zombies! This show can only go so far. I'll keep watching

[isabel]

I am recording it, so I'll report back with my thoughts later. I'm pretty intrigued though. I've heard it's not intended to be a sad show.

[shostakovich]

Mar 9, 2014 20:28:04 GMT -5 @weeble said:

I didn't realize until I heard an interview on the radio the other day that it's based on a book - did anyone know this? I think it was called "The Returned". Anyway, no I can't watch this! But maybe I could do the book. The way he described the plot development in the book was really interesting.

It is based on The Returned, by Jason Mott.  It's an excellent book, and Mott is a really cool dude, also.

I watched it, and they are definitely taking liberties with the book's plot, but I can see why - the book is more of a metaphysical consideration of what death means and how disruptive and unnatural it would be to have our passed loved ones come back (no matter how much we miss them).  The show seems to be more setting itself up as a supernatural mystery/thriller, with some family and small town drama thrown in.

That said, I think the show is pretty good based on this first episode.  But they are definitely amping up the drama compared to the book.

[keyslover]

Mar 9, 2014 21:09:53 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

Mar 9, 2014 20:28:04 GMT -5 @weeble said:

I didn't realize until I heard an interview on the radio the other day that it's based on a book - did anyone know this? I think it was called "The Returned". Anyway, no I can't watch this! But maybe I could do the book. The way he described the plot development in the book was really interesting.

It is based on The Returned, by Jason Mott.  It's an excellent book, and Mott is a really cool dude, also.

I watched it, and they are definitely taking liberties with the book's plot, but I can see why - the book is more of a metaphysical consideration of what death means and how disruptive and unnatural it would be to have our passed loved ones come back (no matter how much we miss them).  The show seems to be more setting itself up as a supernatural mystery/thriller, with some family and small town drama thrown in.

That said, I think the show is pretty good based on this first episode.  But they are definitely amping up the drama compared to the book.

Ok, the book sounds cool.  I may need to check it out.  I am not sure I can get on board with the show though.  I think since I had kids my threshold for things (death included) has changed.  

[Jalapeñomel]

I clearly have the attention span of a 3 year old, because after about 10 minutes, I got bored and couldn't pay attention anymore.

[txgrandma]

I watched tonight.

SPOILER


The two who had died and returned on tonight's episode made their family's happy for the most part. After the shock. Time will tell if this happiness remains.
It's more supernatural than zombie-like or horror. We're recording it.

[elleblue]

Mar 9, 2014 20:29:30 GMT -5 tacokick said:

Is it based on that French movie turned TV show? The plot seems similar.

I thought the same thing but apparently it's not related (according to the wiki). 

[PeonyParty]

I'm interested and will definitely tune in again next week.

[shostakovich]

Mar 9, 2014 22:45:26 GMT -5 Que? said:

Mar 9, 2014 21:09:53 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

It is based on The Returned, by Jason Mott.  It's an excellent book, and Mott is a really cool dude, also.

I watched it, and they are definitely taking liberties with the book's plot, but I can see why - the book is more of a metaphysical consideration of what death means and how disruptive and unnatural it would be to have our passed loved ones come back (no matter how much we miss them).  The show seems to be more setting itself up as a supernatural mystery/thriller, with some family and small town drama thrown in.

That said, I think the show is pretty good based on this first episode.  But they are definitely amping up the drama compared to the book.

So, in the book, do the resurrected stay that way?

I like the premise, as you described it.

SPOILER: Click to show

In the book, no they don't.  After a while, they start to distance themselves from the living more and more, and then one day, they disappear.

I really did enjoy the book.  I'm excited to see what else Mott can come up with.

[themoneytree]

We thought it was ok. Not earth shattering but we'll tune in again to see where it goes.

[cleo29]

This show plays into every childhood and for that matter, adult, fantasy of everything being a dream or at the very least undone. And this is dumb, but my dad had a beard and the promo of the father coming back to the daughter and HE has a beard kills me a little.

I do think I would read the book though.