Revenge

Plot synopsis:
Emily Thorne (Emily Van Camp) is the newest arrival in the Hamptons. By all appearances, she's a friendly and sophisticated "girl next door," but with a dark family history, Emily is anything but what she seems. Seventeen years ago, her father was framed for a crime by neighbors he trusted, and sentenced to life. Emily never saw her father again, and spent her childhood consumed by rage, loss and betrayal. Now she's returning under an assumed identity with one goal - REVENGE -- every social overture a carefully planned chip at the foundation of her sworn enemies. Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe) is the glamorous matriarch of the Grayson family and reigning Queen of the Hamptons who holds a dark secret -- her culpability in the events that destroyed Emily's life. Conrad Grayson (Henry Czerny) is the head of the Grayson family, a man willing to do whatever it takes to slither out of scandalous situations. Daniel Grayson (Josh Bowman) is the Graysons' son who finds himself unable to resist Emily. Charlotte Grayson (Christa B. Allen), their daughter, fits right in with the "mean girls" of the Hamptons, but is also drawn to boys from the "wrong side of the tracks." Nolan Ross (Gabrielle Mann) shares a link to Emily's past, her present and her secret. Jack Porter (Nick Wechsler) has spent his life helping his father manage the Stowaway Tavern, and when fate brings Emily into his life, he's unable to shake a deja vu-like connection to her. Declan Porter (Connor Paolo), Jack's kid brother, is intrigued by the wealthy world of these elite vacationers and finds a target in Charlotte Grayson. Emily's closest friend, Ashley Davenport (Ashley Madekwe), is the go-to event planner who hopes to gain entry into Victoria's good graces and solidify her status among the Hamptonites.OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

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Review:
The only thing I am not sure of is how long this show can go, does it have a set end date because a show like this reminds me of an extended mini series since it will have to finish at some point.
There is mystery, love story, money, angry evil lady, and a lot of good looking people.
But then again I'll not be watching, once a show becomes a train wreck it's quite difficult to rescue it and I'm not waiting around for it to happen.What once promised to be a great show, is now a soap opera in meltdown.I gave it a rating of 5 - 10 for Season 1, 0 for Season 2..
When I watched the pilot episode, I found the series promising and I really loved it.
I can't wait to see how Emily/Amanda gets her revenge on each and every one of the people who destroyed her and her father's lives.
You never know what will happen next, and it's just pure bliss to watch.My favorite new TV show in a long time, and I can't wait to see Emily Thorn every Wednesday.
If you love shows like "Desperate housewives", "Dallas", and your revenge a dish best served lukewarm, then maybe this is the show for you.
The story line is gone and even the new "cast" member look and sound like they walk straight from the set of "as the world turns".There are 4 episodes left in this season.
Oh the old phrase "revenge is a dish best served cold" is never far from the truth as the plot of this series provides.
It's one of the trashiest, most poorly written shows on television, and it has some of the biggest plot holes and storyline issues of any series I've ever watched.
Revenge is a unique show in that it always gives you enough to keep loving and rooting for your favorite characters but at the same time leaves you wanting more.
Emily Thorne as the main character seems to be clever, smart, competent and amazingly diligent when it comes to revenging her father.
The show has gone from something slick and smart to a half dead story that is just straight out ridiculous.I would not recommend anyone to start watching the show since they will be disappointed how it turns out..
**This review may contain spoilers** I started watching this show after a lot of good reviews for it (they were all dated 2011 by the way) The story was good, the characters were interesting, there were a few plot contrivances but nothing too jarring and it was only season 1, some shows take a while to find their feet.
The end of season 1 wraps up quite well until the last ten minutes where the writers threw stuff in to set up season 2 and boy has it gone downhill from there.Season 2 is an absolute mess, quite reminiscent of Prison Break where the original story is good but how long can you drag out a simple concept, in this case revenge.
I didn't even bother watching till the end of the season.My many gripes include: How lazy are the writers when nearly every scene has someone listening in at the door to aid plot development.
I could go on but anyone who has watched into season 2 will know I could be here for hours so I'll leave it at that.This show would have been ideal as a 1 season affair, the story could have been kept tight all the way through with a nice satisfying resolution, instead as is common with TV these days the golden goose had to be squeezed until not a single golden egg was left.Do yourself a favour, stop watching at the end of season 1 when it seems everything has wrapped up nicely, skip the last bit of the final episode and you will end up enjoying a well made and decent show..
Don't get me started on Jack and Declan, who walked right off the set of Melrose Place.Two characters make the show worth watching: Madeleine Stowe as the eeeeeeevil Victoria and Gabriel Mann as the delightful Nolan, who has the complex character Emily lacks.
Emily Thorne is the main character of the show and she is trying to plot revenge on the family that framed her father for a terrorist attack.
The main character Emily returns to the Hamptons to take revenge on those who framed her father.
The best thing about the writing is how it makes you care for most of the characters good or bad and when they are doing bad things you want them to get away.
Henry Czerny looks suitably sinister as the evil CEO Grayson and Amber Valetta is quite good as a Hamptons wife/mistress.In the end a good story is what makes a television series work and Revenge has it.
I think this show could have been great as a mini-series if you added more brutality/violence and more sinister actions from the main character.The actors are not doing a bad job, but the more I watch this show, the more I feel like I'm not in the target group.
It's too much of a soap opera for my taste, and it feels like this show will go on forever, just add more characters that hurt Emily/Amandas father and you're all set.The show simply doesn't live up to its name, there isn't much revenge happening.
I don't empathize much with Emily/Amanda and I don't get that feeling of retribution taking place in front of my eyes when finally a character dies.The most recent movie I watched was "The girl with the Dragon Tattoo", watch it and see a rapist get what's coming to him, that's revenge..
She tackles a big character very well and I look forward to seeing where it develops.So if you're in the UK and are looking for a series that will both entertain and make you think then look no further than Revenge..
Then again after reading some reviews and when I had nothing to watch, I thought I'll give it a try.Boy was I right, this series sucks big time.
If you love shows like "Desperate housewives" and If you want to make a little teenage girl, that is hidden somewhere inside you happy, then this is the show for you.
Unless people stop watching crap like this, TV is never going to improve it's standard and so are the idiotic writers that write stories like these.Even after reading this warning if you watch this show, then I'm sure just after watching 2 episodes you'll be plotting your own revenge against the writers and creator of this show...
We do not want Emily to take down a person involved in the incident in each episode but it would be better if the revenge actually had a logical path.
I have a bad habit of sticking to shows that lose their touch like vampire diaries and supernatural but i don't think i will continue revenge if season 4 turns out to be disappointing.
However as per ratings of each episode i must stay that season 3 has some good ones towards the end so i have my fingers crossed...
Amanda (Vancamp) whose life was destroyed when she was a little girl by a conspiracy of evil rich creeps in Southampton, New York returns 15 years later to exact a bold and elaborate revenge plot with a long list of people she intends to get even with.She comes in the guise of Emily Thorne, wealthy débutante with all the right connections and personal holdings which rival those of her enemies none of whom suspect who she really is and why she is there.Adopting disguises and employing illegal methods of stealth she undermines each and everyone she believes has wronged her.But she is also haunted by personal feelings of the life she might have if she could just forget what was done to her and her father.
It started with a real good idea about an attractive girl getting revenge on the people that wronged her father.
Season 1 is watchable, you learn about the story and characters and it keeps you interested to know more, well that lasts for about 10 episodes, just goes straight downhill after that..
The 1st season was good, 2nd fair, by the 3rd I'm getting sick of it by the 4th I'm watching just in hopes of seeing some of the lies get out but ready to throw my TV threw a window...I like watching a show to relax and unwind, this show is frustrating and annoying as hell!!
I seriously can't understand even though having all proofs the protagonist is delaying her revenge and even stopping others to do so.Like the takeover of Nolcorp was totally unnecessary also when Amanda died and Emily threw the laptop containing all proofs against the Graysons and said that now her head is clear and she is deemed to destroy Conrad and Victoria and that she deviated from her path and now she does not require any proofs implying that she is going to kill them but doesn't.
And if you think that the series will be short because there aren't many characters to get revenge on, I disagree because they have plenty of good material and new characters are added.
Loved it from the start, just watched episode 3 and totally hooked.
Only time will tell if they finish on a highish note or let it plummet to it's demise like many other started out good, ended bad shows..
Revenge is so so so so good and I've only watched the first episode!
Revenge has a good story line to it and there is always something happening.
This was one show which i actually started watching all of a sudden may be from Season 1 episode 4 or 5, nonetheless a mere two minute conversation between Victoria(Madeline Stowe) and Emily(Emily Van Camp) inside the beautiful Grayson mansion was such promising that i stuck on.
Revenge has an excellent story line, cast, decor and very nicely decorated and executed adding to which is a very interesting plot which lets you think, imagine and predict and then makes you happy by satisfying to a certain extent and when it doesn't match with your expectation it most of the time supersedes.
The show keeps on going and if you have a copy of it with you and got some time after work you might end watching back to back even 4 or 5 episodes.
I have watched many other series which are good and better than Revenge in certain aspects but honestly speaking if you want a show which is all round and complete do watch for this, and from the beginning.
I admit I love Madeline Stowe and her manipulative ways as Victoria Grayson and it is for *only* that reason will I continue to try and watch.
Omg it's 2019 I came across the show in November and after the first episode binged the entire series I 😍 Emily & Victoria but when I say Trust Me every Character brought something to the table standing Ovation to everyone connected to the project Great Job...
Season 1:It begins well with the first 4 or 5 episodes but then it gets more entangled within the characters themselves.
Sometimes the writers make it convenient for the characters to realize something or do something.When it comes to acting, everyone's good especially Madeleine (playing Victoria Grayson).
I didn't continue from the beginning of the season, but I happened upon the show by accident on its new night Sunday; it looked like they (the writers) got their heads out of their collective a**es and put out an excellent show again.
Heck, even Helen Hunt directed a couple of episodes (yes, that Helen Hunt).And, as likable (and/or) distasteful, as each actor commits to their individual roll (wholeheartedly), the writing for Revenge conjures up the age old question of what came first here, the chicken or the egg?This was a TV show that my wife and daughter began watching months ago on Netflix & it held very little interest or intrigue personally, but we all ended up pleasantly surprised..
All in all, Revenge is addictive soap opera and a lot of fun to watch.BEST Season 1 Season 4 Season 3 Season 2 WORST.
It's really rather sad because the thing is, I really enjoyed the first 2 Seasons and I wanted to keep liking it, but when a show becomes unbearable to watch then it's time to move on.
Hi, this show is my favorite TV show of all time.I am not used to watch English speaking shows but after watching revenge I changed my whole idea.I know a lot of fans of it here in Arabic world.Emily Vancamp & Madeline Stowwe are doing a very great job.All girls and guys are chosen carefully, all good looking with good acting.I really will miss it after its ending.I will keep following Emily van camp and Madeline Stowe in their new shows and movies.Thanks for all people who made this masterpiece.I hope to see the same cast do something with same quality in the future..
The ongoing plot for Revenge by Amanda (Emily)is a treat to watch.
Just like a soap, sometimes you want to warn some of the main characters of what is about to happen which makes it just the more fun.
2nd, 3rd and 4th season had the same plots, same lies, same mistakes by the characters, same story.
There are times that the level of outrageous acts that some of the characters got away with simply by being rich was offensive as nobody owns everyone, they still kept it interesting enough to make it a good show that probably should have only been 3 seasons leaving out a few segments I literally slept through.
While I like this show, I must say it has turned into a night time soap.The first season was amazing!
Too many loose ends, and plot holes.If you marathon shows (like I do) on Netflix, it's easy to pick out the inconsistencies in this one.Season 3 was better, and I will continue to watch this show - but I am not nearly as excited about it as I had hoped.
Please, and thank you.Also, Tyler is getting more annoying with every episode - I find his storyline is too frustrating to watch and it irks me every time he comes on and puts me off the show.And maybe for fun, just throw in a bit of Nolan/Amanda romance in the mix?
If you are looking for a new kind of drama with a strong female main character, brilliantly played by Emily VanCamp, then Revenge is definitely your show.Yes, it has its's lows in writing, and there is without a doubt a lack in realism and consistency to some degree that you have to overlook, but the show was originally classified as a Soap after all (although it's not a classic Soap or Telenovela at all, so don't be mistaken).S1 was absolutely one of the greatest drama seasons I have ever seen, and yes, the show touches some soap clichés and "anything-goes"-writing to some degree in S 2-4, but the overall experience is great, if you once start watching, you will stick with it.Cons:Inconsistency in storytelling to some degreeSome unnecessary introduction of side characters and side story lines that lead nowhereSometimes sloppy writing in S 2-4, where it seems they it was all too comfortable to explain some things away, because it's soapy alreadyPros:Characters you can care about, or to root for A general premise that immediately allows you to connect with the main character and leaves you wanting to see one rich bastard after the other fall yourself, loosely based on the Count of Monte ChristoBrilliant acting by Emily VanCamp (Emily Thorne/Amanda Clarke), Madeleine Stowe(as vicious Queen Victoria Grayson), Henry Czerny (as ruthless patriarch Conrad Grayson) and Nolan Ross (as Emily's sidekick Nolan Ross)One of the most bad-ass female characters in television: Emily Thorne Emotional story lines, scenes and episodes, that will make you laugh and cryTwists and turns that will shock you, and leave you breathless (although some might argue that they jumped the shark with one particular twist at the end of S3, and they may be right)Very powerful final episodes in every season, and even better season finales that will leave you wanting moreOne of the best scores and soundtracks in drama television in last couple of years in my opinion, that really generates the perfect atmosphere and fits the emotional scenes perfectly The show has an actual ending, an ending you can agree or disagree with, but at least a conclusion, not like other shows that drive you crazy with shitty endings.
I only started watching the 1st Season when I had 13 episodes recorded.
Personally, I'm a little excited to see how this story plays out and the impediments that the main character will have to face in carrying out her revenge.
Personally, I'm a little excited to see how this story plays out and the impediments that the main character will have to face in carrying out her revenge.
I feel like the real revenge did not come to the story yes, maybe using the same song at the same time might make a peak in the series' public ratings ...The acting in the series is really good of all characters!10/10.
This is a good serious series, and the plot too is absorbing, but at times the story is too much of political plotting which for a person like me may be a bit annoying.
At times very watchable soap-opera (this refers to season 1, stopped watching a few episodes into season 2 and didn't care to return) with the great Madeleine Stowe camping it up superbly (must see of this actress more often, please casting directors).