The Returned - Victor - Advance Preview

The Returned, “Victor,” was directed by Charles Martin with the teleplay by Regina Corrado. Martin also directed last week’s episode and Corrado’s impressive credits include Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and The Strain. There seem to be as many new secrets as there are answers. The performances continue to be excellent, especially from Mat Vairo (Simon), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Rowan), and Kevin Alejandro (Tommy) this week.

Once again, even though the episode names a character, the focus is not solely on that character, though we do learn how Victor (Dylan Kingwell) died. In fact, the several characters have secrets revealed to them. Several characters also have thing revealed to them that might not want to know. Pastor Wright (Carl Lumbly) has a surprise visitor and is still having trouble with the pipes in the church. Lena’s (Sophie Lowe) condition worsens, and there are a couple of possible explanations.

Peter (Jeremy Sisto) is revealed to have a surprise connection to one of the returned. He continues to provide support where he can. It seems the returned may also share some other unusual traits besides voracious eating. The show becomes quite philosophical about death. Of course, that’s a huge subject and one that isn’t likely to be exhausted any time soon.

Here are a few dialogue teasers from the episode:

“You don’t know anything. You’re still 25.”
“Your small town bad cop is embarrassing.”
“How do you organize a life with no death to define it.”
“I don’t know how to help you.”
“I’m an animal in a cage to you.”
“The finality’s for a reason.”

This was another solid effort. There is one particularly gruesome scene right near the beginning of the episode. Don’t forget to tune in to A&E March 30 at 10/9c.

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I do interviews and write articles for the site in addition to reviewing a number of shows, including Supernatural, Arrow, Agents of Shield, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Forever, Defiance, Bitten, Glee, and a few others! Highlights of this past year include covering San Diego Comic Con as press and a set visit to Bitten. When I'm not writing about television shows, I'm often writing about entertainment and media law in my capacity as a legal scholar. I also work in theatre when the opportunity arises. I'm an avid runner and rider, currently training in dressage.