Revenge made a huge splash when it first aired. It was fresh, had a great story, great characters, excellent directing and good performances. We saw a strong independent young woman seek revenge for the framing of her innocent father that ruined her life. It was almost mesmerizing and thrilling watching Emily/Amanda cross each name of the list through each episode. Just when we thought she had met her match she always had a trick up her sleeve or fooled the audience as it was part of her plan all along. Season 1 was a huge success.
Season 2 marked the point when the show started to decline. The producers desiring more money aimed for longevity as opposed to the story and high quality. Suddenly we found out there was this ridiculous sinister group behind it all. It recovered later when it focused on Emily's revenge and taking out the Grayson's for good. Then it got worse when David Clarke himself returned from the dead which was what the whole series was built on. The show looked like it had no direction or purpose and sadly it was wrapped up after 4 seasons. Whenever I think of Revenge and its exceptional first season and what happened after I always think of what could have been.
