Are you confident that you’ve grasped every aspect of the undead genre? Let me tell you, there’s still more to uncover! SYFY is shaking things up with their fresh take on television, the series Revival.
Beginning June 12, the new series featuring Melanie Scrofano from “Wynonna Earp” in the lead role, is based on the comic of the same name published by Image, written by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton. The story revolves around a small town named Wausau, Wisconsin that undergoes a terrifying transformation when the deceased inexplicably rise from their graves. However, these resurrected beings are not mindless zombies seeking to devour brains; instead, they behave and think very much like they did prior to their death, referred to as “Revivers”.
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What’s the explanation here? That task falls on a police officer from the community, her counterpart known as Reviver, and a CDC researcher to decipher! Therefore, let’s scrutinize these diverse individuals more closely…
The cast and characters of SYFY’s Revival, explained
Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress
In the town where the narrative unfolds, there’s a lone mother who’s a cop, named Dana. She frequently feels the need to win over her dad, who serves as the local sheriff. On the brink of abandoning the town, she finds herself compelled to return due to the happenings of Revival Day, an event that breathes life back into her younger sister. This miraculous incident ignites Dana’s most crucial police investigation yet.
Where you’ve seen Scrofano before: Letterkenny, Wynonna Earp, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Romy Weltman as Martha “Em” Cypress
Dana’s little sibling, who’s been confined by an ongoing illness, is yet to discover her niche in a world that seems to have flipped on its head. At this point, we don’t know how Martha met her end, but she’s someone who brings people back to life, or what we call a Reviver.
Where you’ve seen Weltman before: Backstage, Shadowhunters, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh
David James Elliott as Wayne Cypress
For many years, Sheriff Wayne Cypress has been maintaining peace in Wausau. He’s determined to keep his family and town as ordinary as he can, but it proves challenging when the unusual occurrences of Revival Day turn the living population into a state of confusion and turmoil.
Where you’ve seen Elliott before: JAG, Heels, Trumbo,
Andy McQueen as Ibrahim Ramin
In the same manner as with any household disease outbreak, even one involving the undead, the U.S. Government sends Ibrahim Ramin, a scientist from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to investigate the Revivers and share his findings.
Where you’ve seen Ramin before: Mrs. Davis, Station Eleven, Outer Banks
Steven Ogg as Blaine Abel
In places where an unanticipated revival occurs, you’ll find someone vehemently opposing it as the handiwork of the devil. Meet Blaine Abel, the son of a passionate preacher, who aims to exploit the apprehension surrounding Revival Day to establish a fervent group reminiscent of a cult, comprising only “devoted followers.
Where you’ve seen Ogg before: The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Snowpiercer
This production, titled “Revival,” features Phil Brooks, known as CM Punk from “Mayans M.C.,” Gia Sandhu of “A Simple Favor,” Katharine King So from “The Recruit,” Maia Jae of “In the Dark,” Nathan Dales of “Letterkenny,” Mark Little from “Doomlands,” Glen Gould of “Tulsa King,” Lara Jean Chorostecki of “Nightmare Alley,” and Conrad Coates of “Fargo” in recurring guest slots.
As a thrilled fan, I’m excited to share that the latest series will debut on SYFY this coming Thursday, June 12, airing at 10 p.m. ET. A week later, you can catch up on each episode exclusively by streaming on Peacock!
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2025-05-30 22:17