The essential episodes of The Returned
Watch these 10 in order and you've got The Returned — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A small town is turned upside down in the opener of this series, in which people who were thought to be dead suddenly reappear.
- 02
Simon pursues Rowan; Tommy investigates a brutal attack.
- 03
Jack and Claire want to move in order for Camille to avoid a life of hiding, but in the meantime she pretends to be a cousin to get out of the house. Elsewhere, Lena discovers a mysterious scar on her back; and Victor has a run-in with a nosy neighbor.
- 04
Camille is accused of hurting Lena, who is rushed to the hospital because of her scar; Rowan grows closer to Simon and discovers Tommy has an obsessive secret; Julie has reason to believe Victor was possibly involved in a horrific death.
- 05
Julie and Nikki come together to look for Victor after he disappears from the community center; Tony makes a confession that has a profound impact on Adam; and Helen suspects the town may be evil.
- 06
Lucy recovers from the stabbing, but perhaps irrevocably changed by the experience; Claire and Jack scramble to find Lena as she receives help from Adam; and Peter makes a frightening confession to Victor.
- 07
Camille opens up to the parents of the support group and tries to help them; Victor comes between Julie and Nikki; Rowan lashes out at Simon and makes a surprising choice.
- 08
Claire's secret is revealed; Lena returns home; police arrest the suspected killer who makes a full confession; Victor goes to extreme lengths to protect Julie; Camille learns the horrifying consequences of her attempt to help.
- 09
Someone unexpectedly shows up and puts Chloe in danger; Peter makes a startling announcement; and Helen sets her deadly plan for the town in motion.
- 10
Rowan and Tommy's celebration is overshadowed by a mysterious premonition; Julie makes Victor face his tragic past; Camille realizes she will never be normal; and Helen's plan meets a mysterious end.
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