Revenge
What goes around comes around.
Created by Mike Kelley
On ABC
A sustained psychological thriller built on meticulous deception and escalating vengeance, where the protagonist's elaborate schemes drive constant tension across four seasons.
When Emily Thorne moves to the Hamptons, everyone wonders about the new girl, but she knows everything about them, including what they did to her family. Years ago, they took everything from her. Now, one by one, she's going to make them pay.
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Questions people ask
Is Revenge scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Is Revenge sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does Revenge leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Revenge easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Revenge violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Revenge, and what each one shares →
Like Revenge
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Revenge
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Revenge, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Revenge, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Revenge, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
