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Even before "Revolution" took to the airwaves a few weeks back, some critics were already predicting its cancela- tion. It's the unfortunate fate of most new shows that launch in the fall season. Unwilling to invest too much in a program that, in all likelihood, will never catch on with audiences, the networks typically only commis- sion a few episodes to start. Some critics were also quick to point out that "Revolution" looked like it was just a trans- parent attempt to cash in on one of this year's biggest movies, "The Hunger Games." The similarities between the two are obvious: the main character is a pretty young woman who, in a grimly dystopian future, sur- vives by her wits and her skill with a bow (or in the case of like if the lights went out? 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"Revolution's" premiere episode drew in more than 10 million viewers, making it the biggest drama premiere on NBC in five years, and the viewership numbers have remained consis- tently high ever since. So it'll come as no surprise for the legions of fans watching this new Monday night juggernaut that the network announced on Oct. 2 that it's picking the show up for a full season.And as these fans will tell you, while "Revolution" may look like "The Hunger Games" on the surface, once you've dived into this dark, electricity-less future, you'll see that it's far more similar to the ABC hit "Lost." USB key, may hold the answers to why the power suddenly and mysteriously went out. It may also be the key to bringing it back, and within minutes of the pilot's opening credits the nefarious Monroe's Militia has attacked and killed Charlie's father and kidnapped her broth- er Danny (Graham Rogers). Heeding the words of her dying father, she sets out across the wilderness to find her uncle Miles (Billy Burke), who himself has secrets from his past and connections to the militia that's now hot on Charlie's trail. Like with the now-defunct Tracy Spiridakos stars as Charlie Matheson in "Revolution" It is 15 years since the power suddenly and mysteriously went out, and public order has com- pletely collapsed. Militia control much of what was once the United States. One family in a small village in Wisconsin, how- ever, may hold the key to both the mysterious past, and to a hopefully better future. The story is told primarily from the point of view of Charlie Matheson (Tracy Spiridakos), a brave yet compassionate young woman who was only five years old when the power went out. It's revealed early on that her father Ben (Tim Guinee) holds a powerful secret — a secret that the militia will kill to get their hands on. That secret, contained on a "Lost," "Revolution" boasts a complex and mysterious back story that is only slowly revealed as time goes on. That similarity is no coincidence. "Revolution" is executive produced by J. J. Abrams, the man behind that supernatural island thriller. Also akin to "Lost," it features a diverse and interesting cast of characters, brought to life by a group of talented actors. Spiridakos seems to have landed her breakout role with her casting in the role of Charlie Matheson. The Canadian actress has had numerous minor TV roles ("Supernatural" and "Being Human" among them), and a bit part in last year's big- screen hit "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," but landing the lead role in what's turned out to be a hit show may well turn her into a household name. Rogers, in the role of her brother Danny, is another new face gracing the grim future. Despite his newcomer status, he's been busy this year. Besides "Revolution," he's also appear- ing in two indie films: "Struck By Lightning" (written by and starring "Glee's" Chris Colfer) and "Long Time Gone" (oppo- site acclaimed actors Virginia Madsen and Eva Longoria). The other members of the Matheson family are perhaps a bit better known. While the family patriarch doesn't live long, the role of Ben Matheson is played by a prolific and accomplished actor. Guinee's biography reads like a novel, with more than 200 roles to his credit. Some of his best known appearances are in "Iron Man" (2008), "Iron Man 2" (2010), "Ladder 49" (2004) and "Courage Under Fire" (1996). Burke, as uncle Miles, will be instantly recognizable to fans of one of the biggest movie fran- chises of recent years. Burke plays the role of Bella Swan's father Charlie in the Twilight Saga film series, and on the small screen he's been seen in "24," "The Closer" and "Fringe," among others. 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