Is Charlotte Grayson alive?

We asked Christa B. Allen this on the phone yesterday. The actress was tight-lipped about her character's fate, but a new and fairly revealing clip from Sunday's Revenge season premiere sheds light on the subject.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead ...

Might the character be deceased and the actress is seen only in flashbacks?

It's possible, as Revenge has been known to skew timelines and chronology. It appears not, however. From the looks of this sneak peek, Charlotte survived her overdose, but Conrad wants to keep her locked up.

Why? Will his plan succeed? What does she whisper to Emily at that brief moment? Is Victoria really dead, and if not, how and when will the Ice Queen make her return to the Hamptons?

What other bombshells can we expect on the second season premiere?

Follow this link for all the Revenge clips teasing the new season. Then share your comments below on what you predict will happen beginning this Sunday when the guilty pleasure drama returns to ABC ...

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