The Rising

[AnimeMania]

The Rising is an 8 episode TV Series that will air on the CW on May 29, 2023 at 8pm. The Rising is loosely based on the 2017 Belgian TV Series (Hotel) Beau Séjour and aired on Sky in the UK in March 2022. The Rising tells the story of Neve Kelly, who discovers that she is dead. Understandably, she's scared and confused by this new (non) existence, but moreover, when she realizes she has been murdered, she's furious. Determined to find her killer and get justice, believing that it was done by someone that she knew. Neve takes advantage of her new supernatural abilities to go where the police can't and investigate her own death. In doing so, she uncovers deeply buried secrets and is forced to re-examine everything about her life and the people she cared about.

Although initially renewed for a Second Season, using the same premise, but having a completely different cast, The Rising Second Season (going by the title "Risen") was cancelled before production could start. 

 

Clara Rugaard as Neve Kelly, a murdered girl

Matthew McNulty as Tom Rees, Neve’s estranged father
Emily Taaffe as Maria Kelly, Neve’s mother
Nicholas Gleaves as William Wyatt
Alex Lanipekun as Daniel Sands

Solly McLeod as Joseph Wyatt
William Ash as Michael Wyatt
Robyn Cara as Katie Sands
Ann Ogbomo as Christine Wyatt
Rebecca Root as DS Diana Aird

[AngieBee1]

I watched the first episode and didn't return to it for easily a month later. I'm glad I returned to it. It's a great watch.

[AnimeMania]

S01.E01: Episode 1

Neve Kelly (Clare Rugaad) is dead.  Understandably, she’s scared and confused by this new (non) existence, but when she realizes she has been murdered, she’s furious.  Determined to find her killer and get justice, she takes advantage of her new supernatural abilities to go where the police can’t and investigate her own death.  In doing so, she uncovers deeply buried secrets and is forced to re-examine everything about her life and the people she cared about.

Premiere Date: May 29, 2023    CW     8pm

[possibilities]

I thought they were going to have the dog swim out to retrieve her body! 

Not sure how I feel about her father being the one to see her and help her. Seems like her brother could do it, but he's also been mocked and scared out of trusting his abilities, which is sad.

If I ever die, and you think I contacted you, don't resist! Go with it, please! 

[aquarian1]

I knew nothing about this show but was flipping channels when it started (yes, I still watch "live" TV, lol) and read the info button description and decided to give it a whirl.  It drew me in.  I've added it to my DVR now. 

[jewel21]

I finally got around to watching the first episode. Seeing how it's summer and there's not much else on, I'm going to stick it out. I love that the dog saw her and directed everyone to the lake. 

[AnimeMania]

S01.E02: Episode 2

A VIGIL FOR NEVE — After a shocking revelation, Neve (Clare Regaad) and her father Tom (Matthew McNulty) try to process her new reality.  Unable to explain what’s happened to her, Neve sets off in pursuit of her body and follows Detectives Christine Wyatt (Ann Ogbomo) and Diana Aird (Rebecca Root) as they continue to investigate her murder.  Meanwhile, Neve’s mother Maria (Emily Taaffe) must face attending a vigil for her daughter, and Neve tracks down a mysterious girl she remembers from the party the night she died. 

Premiere Date: June 5, 2023    CW     8pm

[possibilities]

I didn't like the 2nd episode as much as the first episode. I feel like all they're doing is showing us scenes, but the characters have no agency. Nobody is doing anything, they're all just kind of weeping as the camera moves us around town.

Why is Dad not actually investigating? Why is the brother just staying in the shadows? What happened to her sister-- the one with some fire last week? Why is mom opposed to a vigil? 

And is the girl who Neve met at the memorial site also dead? Why can she see Neve, if not? ANd why would she not know about the news of the murder?

Why can Neve touch and manipulate objects, but nobody notices? She hugged her dad and last week she shattered his windshield, and she can operate the shower and this week she opened a locker, but nobody sees stuff moving around except the flickering lights.

I think the premise is interesting, but the execution is not so great.