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Loosely based on the Stephen King pulp novel The Colorado Kid, the 13 first-season episodes of Syfy's Haven bear obvious hallmarks of the über-author's style: picturesque Maine setting, town filled with odd characters with old secrets, spooky (and often deadly) goings-on. But this one's a little different. "King lite," you might call it. As the season opens, FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) has been dispatched to the scenic coastal town of Haven to find a recently escaped convict. He's mysteriously dead by the time she finds him, but other weirdness--huge cracks in the road, sudden and dramatic changes in the weather, and especially an old photo of a woman whom Audrey, who was raised by the state, believes might be her mother--keeps her in town, where she partners with taciturn local detective Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant). Sometimes aided, and hindered, by cocky "importer" Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour), our heroes soon realize that a series of supernatural phenomena known as "the troubles" has returned to plague Haven. Each new incident can be traced to a single "troubled" local. Hence episodes about an adopted teenager who unleashes telekinetic powers on anyone who threatens to splinter his family; a restaurateur whose food rots instantaneously when he's upset; a young woman whose uncontrollable pyrokinesis turns folks into crispy critters; and a taxidermist whose suddenly re-animated trophies seek and destroy the hunters who killed them.
Some of these story lines are intriguing, others are every bit as silly as they sound, and none is very scary (The Shining is referenced, but chill-seekers should stick with the real deal). This show has a much lighter tone, favoring cutesy flirtation and smart-alecky one-liners delivered by lead actors who are photogenic but bland. Technically, it looks great--cinematography, sets, effects, et al. are top-notch. And the writers have clearly mapped out what they expect to be a several-season arc, killing off a character here and there or tossing out a few big revelations about the principals (Audrey's search for her mother is a steady through-line this season), but still leaving plenty of possibilities for season two and thereafter.
Special-features highlights include a half-hour's worth of detailed and informative making-of featurettes, audio commentary on a dozen episodes, and a look ahead to the next season. --Sam Graham
Product Description
FBI Agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) travels to Haven, Maine to investigate the murder of a local ex-con, but soon discovers that the small town is a refuge for people with supernatural afflictions. Now, it’s up to her to unlock Haven’s mysterious secrets, including the hidden truth about her past.
Bonus Features:
Mutliple featurettes including “Welcome to Haven,” “VFX of Haven” and “Mythology of Haven,” Cast/crew audio commentary on select episodes, Sneak Peek at Season 2.
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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Imagine a cross between "Twin Peaks" and "Murder She Wrote," set in a quaint Maine town where weird things happen every week.
That's the best description I can come up with for "Haven," a paranormal crime show very loosely adapted from Stephen King's novel "The Colorado Kid." The first season starts off on a rather mediocre note with a string of one-off "troubles," but slowly develops a mysterious arc that grows more intriguing and powerful as time passes.
FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) is sent to the town of Haven to find an escaped murderer... but as soon as she arrives, she finds that the guy is dead... and his death was physically impossible.
Not only does Haven have some bizarre people and strange weather patterns, but Audrey finds that she has a connection to the place -- an old photo with a woman who looks just like her. So she decides to stay in Haven, and partners up with local cop Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryan) to solve local crimes while she searches for hints to her past.
However, it turns out that the "troubles" are returning to Haven after thirty-ish years -- mysterious aging, outbreaks of madness and sanity, spontaneously rotting food, horrible deaths related to artwork, a shadowy "Dark Man" (no, not the one Stephen King fans are thinking of!), a deadly shapeshifter, fiery deaths, a poltergeist and countless ground cracks.
"Haven Season 1" takes a little time to bloom. At first the acting is stiff, the one-off plots are ordinary, and there's no strong overarcing plot except "the troubles are back!" But as time goes by, the stories get darker and the writing becomes more compelling -- especially since only some of the mysteries center around stuff you can arrest people for.
Each episode introduces a new bizarre occurrence, and has Nathan and Audrey trying to unravel whose powers are going out of control. These mysteries are fairly clever, and there are some funny moments sprinkled in every episode ("I need a HUUUUUGG!"). And despite being based on a King novel, most of it isn't horrifying -- there are some creepy moments, such as a poor guy's eyes, ears and mouth slowly sealing up before our eyes. Eww.
Emily Rose is kind of stiff in the first few episodes, but she becomes a really likable heroine by the halfway point of the series -- she's strong, compassionate, playful and has some shocking secrets of her own. Bryan plays Nathan as reclusive and quiet, mainly because he can't physically feel anything. And there are some solid side performances by Eric Balfour as a charming smuggler, Nicholas Campbell as the gruff sheriff, and Anne Caillon as Nathan's girlfriend.
"Haven" hasn't fully unfolded into the great show it might become, but the first season shows it starting to really bloom -- and leaves you wanting more.
That's the best description I can come up with for "Haven," a paranormal crime show very loosely adapted from Stephen King's novel "The Colorado Kid." The first season starts off on a rather mediocre note with a string of one-off "troubles," but slowly develops a mysterious arc that grows more intriguing and powerful as time passes.
FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) is sent to the town of Haven to find an escaped murderer... but as soon as she arrives, she finds that the guy is dead... and his death was physically impossible.
Not only does Haven have some bizarre people and strange weather patterns, but Audrey finds that she has a connection to the place -- an old photo with a woman who looks just like her. So she decides to stay in Haven, and partners up with local cop Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryan) to solve local crimes while she searches for hints to her past.
However, it turns out that the "troubles" are returning to Haven after thirty-ish years -- mysterious aging, outbreaks of madness and sanity, spontaneously rotting food, horrible deaths related to artwork, a shadowy "Dark Man" (no, not the one Stephen King fans are thinking of!), a deadly shapeshifter, fiery deaths, a poltergeist and countless ground cracks.
"Haven Season 1" takes a little time to bloom. At first the acting is stiff, the one-off plots are ordinary, and there's no strong overarcing plot except "the troubles are back!" But as time goes by, the stories get darker and the writing becomes more compelling -- especially since only some of the mysteries center around stuff you can arrest people for.
Each episode introduces a new bizarre occurrence, and has Nathan and Audrey trying to unravel whose powers are going out of control. These mysteries are fairly clever, and there are some funny moments sprinkled in every episode ("I need a HUUUUUGG!"). And despite being based on a King novel, most of it isn't horrifying -- there are some creepy moments, such as a poor guy's eyes, ears and mouth slowly sealing up before our eyes. Eww.
Emily Rose is kind of stiff in the first few episodes, but she becomes a really likable heroine by the halfway point of the series -- she's strong, compassionate, playful and has some shocking secrets of her own. Bryan plays Nathan as reclusive and quiet, mainly because he can't physically feel anything. And there are some solid side performances by Eric Balfour as a charming smuggler, Nicholas Campbell as the gruff sheriff, and Anne Caillon as Nathan's girlfriend.
"Haven" hasn't fully unfolded into the great show it might become, but the first season shows it starting to really bloom -- and leaves you wanting more.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Emily Rose stars as FBI agent Audrey Parker, in Haven (2010) a 13 episode series produced by the Sy Fy Channel, that like The X-Files, contains a strong paranormal element. Very loosely based on the novel "The Colorado Kid" by Steven King, Haven is a program with an atmosphere of mystery, where you are never quite sure what may occur. Woven into the events of various episodes are hints of hidden secrets, and indications that some bigger master plan is in motion. The plot is convoluted, so viewing the episodes in order is highly recommended.
After going through some stressful times, FBI agent Audrey Parker is sent by her boss agent Howard (Maurice Dean Wint), to the town of Haven, Maine, to investigate the death of an escaped prisoner. On the way to Haven she is introduced to "the troubles", weird paranormal forces and events, that the town is known for. The city girl experiences some problems with being accepted by the locals, but manages to affiliate herself with the local police department, headed by Chief Garland Wuornos (Nicholas Campbell), and his son Nathan (Lucas Bryant), who does not feel pain. Nathan and Audrey become partners, and begin to investigate further manifestations of "the troubles".
Audrey Parker's past becomes an ongoing mystery. She is an orphan who never knew her mother, and is intrigued when she finds a newspaper article with a photograph of a woman named Lucy, who looks quite like her. The title of the article is "Who Killed the Colorado Kid?" After an unexpected fall into the water, Audrey is rescued by Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour). Crocker runs a restaurant, lives aboard a boat, and apparently has some connection with the mysterious Lucy. Audrey's interest in discovering more about her nebulous past, and pressure from agent Howard , leads to her resigning from the FBI, and joining the Haven police force.
The stories usually feature some whacky supernatural phenomena. If you are looking for a CSI type police procedural, you may be somewhat disappointed. In the episode "Sketchy", drawings of a real person or place, have the power to physically affect that real object. When a portrait falls into the water and sinks to the bottom, the person in the drawing drowns. In "Fur", members of the local hunting club are dying, apparently killed by attacking animals that appear to be stuffed. The strange events seem to be tied to a local taxidermist.
Season One Episode list:
1. Welcome To Haven (7/9/10)
2. Butterfly (7/16/10)
3. Harmony (7/23/10)
4. Consumed (7/30/10)
5. Ball And Chain (8/6/10)
6. Fur (8/13/10)
7. Sketchy (8/20/10)
8. Ain't No Sunshine (8/27/10)
9. As You Were (9/10/10)
10. The Hand You're Dealt (9/17/10)
11. The Trial Of Audrey Parker (9/24/10)
12. Resurfacing (10/1/10)
13. Spiral (10/8/10)
As the season closes, the paranormal activity ramps up, and some of the threads start to come together. As Haven has been renewed for a second season, we can hopefully look forward to seeing the master plan unfold, and some key questions being answered. With a quaint rural setting and slower pace, Haven may not be very trendy, but it's a series that usually keeps you engaged, while delivering some unpredictable results. Emily Rose does a competent job carrying the series, as her character rolls with the supernatural punches, while trying to discover more about her past. Audrey, Nathan, and Duke, have a dynamic evolving relationship, that has yet to be settled. Haven is a town with many mysteries, and there is potential for more revelations, but will we ever know who killed the Colorado kid? Tune in starting July 15, 2011 and see.
With recent efforts like Haven, Warehouse 13, and Eureka, the Sy Fy Channel demonstrates that they are capable of producing quality TV series. With only 13 episodes, the initial retail price for Haven is quite high, but hopefully will decrease over time. Warehouse 13: Season One also had 13 episodes, and the cost of that set has gradually come down to a more reasonable $19.99.
After going through some stressful times, FBI agent Audrey Parker is sent by her boss agent Howard (Maurice Dean Wint), to the town of Haven, Maine, to investigate the death of an escaped prisoner. On the way to Haven she is introduced to "the troubles", weird paranormal forces and events, that the town is known for. The city girl experiences some problems with being accepted by the locals, but manages to affiliate herself with the local police department, headed by Chief Garland Wuornos (Nicholas Campbell), and his son Nathan (Lucas Bryant), who does not feel pain. Nathan and Audrey become partners, and begin to investigate further manifestations of "the troubles".
Audrey Parker's past becomes an ongoing mystery. She is an orphan who never knew her mother, and is intrigued when she finds a newspaper article with a photograph of a woman named Lucy, who looks quite like her. The title of the article is "Who Killed the Colorado Kid?" After an unexpected fall into the water, Audrey is rescued by Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour). Crocker runs a restaurant, lives aboard a boat, and apparently has some connection with the mysterious Lucy. Audrey's interest in discovering more about her nebulous past, and pressure from agent Howard , leads to her resigning from the FBI, and joining the Haven police force.
The stories usually feature some whacky supernatural phenomena. If you are looking for a CSI type police procedural, you may be somewhat disappointed. In the episode "Sketchy", drawings of a real person or place, have the power to physically affect that real object. When a portrait falls into the water and sinks to the bottom, the person in the drawing drowns. In "Fur", members of the local hunting club are dying, apparently killed by attacking animals that appear to be stuffed. The strange events seem to be tied to a local taxidermist.
Season One Episode list:
1. Welcome To Haven (7/9/10)
2. Butterfly (7/16/10)
3. Harmony (7/23/10)
4. Consumed (7/30/10)
5. Ball And Chain (8/6/10)
6. Fur (8/13/10)
7. Sketchy (8/20/10)
8. Ain't No Sunshine (8/27/10)
9. As You Were (9/10/10)
10. The Hand You're Dealt (9/17/10)
11. The Trial Of Audrey Parker (9/24/10)
12. Resurfacing (10/1/10)
13. Spiral (10/8/10)
As the season closes, the paranormal activity ramps up, and some of the threads start to come together. As Haven has been renewed for a second season, we can hopefully look forward to seeing the master plan unfold, and some key questions being answered. With a quaint rural setting and slower pace, Haven may not be very trendy, but it's a series that usually keeps you engaged, while delivering some unpredictable results. Emily Rose does a competent job carrying the series, as her character rolls with the supernatural punches, while trying to discover more about her past. Audrey, Nathan, and Duke, have a dynamic evolving relationship, that has yet to be settled. Haven is a town with many mysteries, and there is potential for more revelations, but will we ever know who killed the Colorado kid? Tune in starting July 15, 2011 and see.
With recent efforts like Haven, Warehouse 13, and Eureka, the Sy Fy Channel demonstrates that they are capable of producing quality TV series. With only 13 episodes, the initial retail price for Haven is quite high, but hopefully will decrease over time. Warehouse 13: Season One also had 13 episodes, and the cost of that set has gradually come down to a more reasonable $19.99.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By EM Crouse
Format:DVD
When I first watched Haven I was underwhelmed by the acting. I thought Emily Rose's character Audrey was stiff and uncomfortable in her role as an FBI agent with a mysterious background. And let's face it, when Eric Balfour is in the cast, you can almost bet that the show will be a loser. However, I kept watching week after week, and believe it or not, I came to like these guys, even Balfour's black sheep bar owner who has a strange tie to Audrey that we don't see until the end of the season.
I think I became a fan in the episode where we see Audrey reach out and touch her partner Nathan on the arm and we realize that he can actually feel it by the subtlest flash of emotion on his face. This is where the show began to interest me. We begin to see that there is more to Audrey than even we know.
These characters all have some huge secrets and we as viewers aren't going to know them all at once. The strange incidents that happen in Haven are directly tied to whats really going on with our main characters.
By the end of the season I was eager to see more of Haven and all it's odd-ball citizens. SyFy does get some things right. This show is one of them.
I think I became a fan in the episode where we see Audrey reach out and touch her partner Nathan on the arm and we realize that he can actually feel it by the subtlest flash of emotion on his face. This is where the show began to interest me. We begin to see that there is more to Audrey than even we know.
These characters all have some huge secrets and we as viewers aren't going to know them all at once. The strange incidents that happen in Haven are directly tied to whats really going on with our main characters.
By the end of the season I was eager to see more of Haven and all it's odd-ball citizens. SyFy does get some things right. This show is one of them.
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A cute show
I decided to try watching the first episode online: interesting characters. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the show.
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haven
i love Steven King and this one of the best story's ever made thanks for the great price LOVE IT
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I Love Haven!
This is our new favorite show. I can't believe I had never seen this show before, I ended up buying all three seasons and my daughter and I have watched them several times. Read more
Published 29 days ago by pamelaaune
4.0 out of 5 stars
Imaginative series
The first season has imaginative story telling and good character development. Some of the stories are a little silly, but most of the first season is clearly not predicatable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Selby
2.0 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to like this series but I DID NOT!
I tried watching this show and really wanted to like it. I forced myself to watch 2 more episodes after the pilot. I was hoping it would get better....it did not! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Witchy Woman
4.0 out of 5 stars
O.K. Story lines
The acting is very good and the scenery is beautiful. Story lines will probably get a bit old but an enjoyable series.
Published 1 month ago by Robert E. Feyerabend
5.0 out of 5 stars
love Haven
I have really enjoyed this show. I like it so much that I bought the book "Colorado Kid" by Stephen King.
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