Resurrection

It's not as atmospheric and artful, nor does it exude the same visceral sense of place [as French series "Les Revenants"]. But taken on its own, it is an absorbing, well-paced, thoughtfully rendered production with a quality cast that ranks as one of the better new winter shows.

Handled correctly, this has “Lost” potential.

A solid yet initially disturbing new drama.

Bogged down by mundane subplots and generic characters, it lacks the atmosphere, tension and emotional pull that defined Sundance Channel’s recent “zombie” show, “The Returned.”

The first 20 minutes of Resurrection are terrifically emotional and engrossing. When the focus is on Jacob and his parents, the show is a real heart-tugger. But then it gets into family soap opera territory (what big secrets have family members kept from one another!) and the mystery returns when another dead person is found to be alive.

Admittedly, there are still things to like about the show--mostly having to do with the casting.... Unfortunately, the series hasn’t figured out how to bring any sense of order to the ranks of those who come back, and feels as if it builds much of the first hour around a twist that’s telegraphed far in advance.

Nothing could bring this show life.