Haven (2010) - Season 01

This series by SYFY is something I look forward too. Based off of Stephen King's "The Colorado Kid", it has a little of everything. Mystery, romance, fantasy, action, comedy and a touch of horror. It's more akin to a fantasy soap opera. The lead actress, Emily Rose, who plays Audrey Parker FBI agent, has come to Haven to track down a fugitive who ends up murdered in this small town. While she's there, weird occurances happen that lead her to believe the citizens of this town are hiding something. Something they refer to as 'the troubles'. She meets the sheriff's son, Nathan, who is 'troubled'. He cannot feel anything, touch, pain etc. and he's assigned to help her with the case. The snappy dialog between these two is funny. During her time here, she meets several of the Haven's people who inform her that she looks just like this woman in a picture that was taken when the Colorado Kid was murdered. Once she sees the newspaper clipping, she's shocked by seeing a woman identical to her, but with dark hair. She never knew her parents, so immediately she wonders if this is a picture of her mother and at the end of the case, she decides to stick around to find out. Throughout season 1, Audrey Parker tackles new mysterious deaths with the help of Nathan. She finds that she instinctively knows how to handle each case of "The Troubles" and Nathan finds out that the only thing he can feel is Audrey's touch. Each episode fills in a little more information for Audrey's search into her past. And she begins to find out who each of the others in the photograph who were there are also. At the end of the season, you know definitively who the woman in the picture is, which I was surprised at. Once that mystery was solved, what would keep her around town or how would we be kept in ongoing suspense when you found a new clue??? The last five minutes of season 1 answers the question of whether you'd be interested in a season 2. It was a "no sa!" moment. How could they be so cruel to end it while my mouth was hanging open in shock and not start Season 2 until the following summer. I am very good at figuring out the answer to a lot of mysteries, but I never saw that ending coming. Only one other show, BBC's miniseries called "Jekyll" left me with the same feeling. Season 2 is almost wrapped up for the summer now and it keeps delivering. I hate buying a Season 1 show cause it was so great, just to find out Season 2 was a total disappointment. (hint: Heroes) or it was abruptly cancelled. (too many to list) So far I do not feel that way.

Usually I can tell from a pilot if I am going to be hooked on a show. Not with Haven. It had to grow on me. Emily Rose is perfect as ex-FBI agent Audrey Parker completely at home with nourishing the souls of the emotionally afflicted. The Troubles as they are called are activated by emotions and can leave a path of death and devastation. Lucas Bryant is great as Nathan, whose trouble is that he cannot feel anyone's touch - except Audrey's, and Eric Balfour is wonderful as Duke the local bad boy. Audrey first arrives in Haven to solve a murder, and ends up staying when she sees a photo of someone who could be her mother. Her FBI boss and the local Police Chief conspire to keep her in Haven, making her think it was her idea to leave the FBI and take a job on the police force. In the finale, threads throughout the first season are tied back to a jaw dropping cliff hanger (True Blood, Bones, and other series should take notes!) This is a great series to fall in love with. Filmed in Nova Scotia and Canada, the small town and coastlines are beautiful, and so is the acting. Every regular cast member and guest star perfectly fit their roles.

I have come to really love the TV show "Haven," with all it's "Troubles" (the supernatural gifts/curses, depending on the "affliction" & your point of view, some of it's townsfolk possess). It's a great mix of the supernatural, suspense, humor & so much more. FBI agent Audrey Parker's struggle to find out about her past, & where she comes from, is at the core of everything (for me). As one questions seems to be answered, another pops up. As wonderful & complex as that part of the story is, it gets even better with the addition of Nathan (her, "troubled," Haven PD partner & the one person she can truly trust), Chief Wuornos (Nathan's dad & the sarcastic Chief of police), Duke (the local smuggler, struggling with his own issues), & the quirky Teagues brothers (Vince & Dave, who run the local paper, who seem to be a couple of town gossips, but have a LOT more going on beneath the surface). It's a wonderful show & I've enjoyed watching the 1st 2 seasons on TV, am very glad to own the 1st season on DVD & can't wait to get my hands on each new season, as they are made available. KEEP THEM COMING!!!

My first impression of this purchase is that it is a 21st century tribute to the TWILIGHT ZONE. The town of Haven seems to be a very depressing place, with deaths and strange occurrences happening almost on a daily basis, with not a sighting - ever - of anything good happening to the town or its residents. The viewer is introduced to the lovely (make that gorgeous) FBI Agent Audrey Parker who has come to town to track down an escaped inmate. It turns out he is killed in his escape attempt but this is just the first in many events which take place here that have a supernatural basis. Keep watching the show and you learn many things concerning the town and its residents; even the hunky town cop that our girl Audrey is paired with is suffering from a condition that prevents him from feeling any kind of physical sensation. But just like the fabled Princess in her isolated tower, maybe he is waiting for the kiss from his one true love to set him free. I hope so, for his sake, as Miss Parker is one hot hottie! Like the great TV shows of recent times, the cast is comprised of a zany and greatly varied set of mysterious characters, each with their own shady backgrounds that we know nothing about. Obviously as time passes we learn a little about them, but this information is given out in very small doses, not just to keep the viewer interested, but also to let the information be absorbed properly into the viewer’s conscience. Season one highlights, for me, anyway, are right at the middle. Episode 8, “Ain’t No Sunshine” is the first really spooky episode on the show and features the “Shadow Man” who apparently is accused of killing terminally ill patients before their time is due. The dynamic duo come to the rescue of the town and catch the real killer, who was actually in control of this so-called Shadow Man in the first place. Episode 9, entitled “As You Were” initially feels like a tribute to the Agatha Christie Classic, “And Then There Were None” but instead of a murderer in the group there is a chameleon. The surprise of the night is in determining who in the party (trapped in the deserted hotel on a dark and stormy night) is actually the shape shifter in question. I did not work it out, but I was too busy enjoying the atmosphere to concentrate on the puzzle. I am totally in love with this show. To be honest, i was not so sure at the start of season one but with the compelling characters, and Miss Parker’s own family history in question, the spooky episodes, the charm and freedom of living right at the foot of the ocean, all mixed up with what appears to be the paranormal centre of America all makes for an extended set of viewing sessions all set to scare the pants off you. And we get to watch the Prince being saved by his Princess, just for a change. Four stars for this beauty. Can’t wait for season 2!!!!! BFN Greggorio!

Takes place in Maine. Based on Steven Kings "The Colorado kid". So many characters in this series you never get bored. 6 seasons. Over 57 hours, never gets boring.

An FBI agent with a reputation for somewhat reckless behavior on the job gets sent to a small town in Maine where she encounters things that are, to say the least, kinda strange. Throw in a local detective who is "troubled," a pair of cantankerous newspapermen who know a lot more than they write about, an equally cantankerous police chief, a smuggler and an odd assortment of townsfolk and you have "Haven," a quirky combination of fantasy and detective series that features some wonderfully bizarre plots, the delicious Emily Rose and enough mysteries to keep even the most jaded t.v. addict amused. The series owes its genesis to a novella written several years ago by Stephen King, who can still scare the pants off me whenever I pick up "The Stand." The creators took that novella and expanded on the idea of "Who Killed the Colorado Kid" and in the process have - with King's blessing - fashioned a worthy successor to the first few seasons of "The X Files" for sheer entertainment. The writing is tight, laced with just enough humor to lighten the burden of belief suspension, and some really fine acting by this ensemble cast. I particularly like the portrayals of Vince and Dave, owners of the Haven Herald. My point: If you haven't seen "Haven" you should. It's well worth the time and money.

Haven is a strong show - 13 episodes set in Haven, Maine. Quickly, you learn that this town isn't normal at all. The show does a good job of peeling the layers back slowly. The writers say they have 7 seasons of mythology, and at 13 episodes a season, I would believe. If you like TV that makes you think, this is an excellent show to pick up. The special features are pretty interesting - the writers talk about Season 2, which sounds great. They also point out that they do put in a ton of clues in each episode, that do build on each other. The season ending is certainly different. Be warned, their are characters that will die that you probably like quite a bit. The main 3 characters are pretty strong, but my favorites are the two brothers who run the newspaper. I would love an episode set in the past featuring more on them.

One thing though when I was trying to take out the disc I didnt know how to do it because it was different than any other series or movies but I did figure it out

For any who want the "backstory" of Haven, more the introduction of Audrey Parker to Haven and the people of Haven--an interesting and oddly blessed lot--then this first season package is a necessity. For those, like me, have closely watched every moment of this captivating series, this is a great reminder of the way Haven was shaped, the introduction of each main and secondary character, and the troubles creep into the story's background and take the forefront which forces the writers to quicken and highlight the focus on the characters. A well thought and creatively crafted series. In short, wonderful.

Super série SF, qui mêle enquête policière et mystère/malédictions

Wer einfach mal spüren möchte wie eine Serie einen in kürzester Zeit voll und ganz in den Bann ziehen kann, der sollte hier zugreifen. Allerdings sollte man sich im Klaren darüber sein, das Haven alles andere als gewöhnlich ist. Wer größten Wert auf Realismus, Alltagsnähe und Logik legt, ist hier definitiv schlecht beraten und wird bitterböse enttäuscht werden. Dass muss einfach erwähnt werden, da es sich um eine Mysterie-Serie mit teils hanebüchenen Geschichten und Erklärungen bzw. Auflösungen handelt, die so niemals stattfinden können und so auch noch nie dagewesen sind. Das macht Haven schon mal zu einer sehr besonderen Serie. Nicht selten kommt es vor, das man echt staunen muss, wie man auf solche Ideen überhaupt kommen kann. Ich bin sonst gar nicht der Fan von Serien diese Art, aber Haven ist ein Volltreffer! Die Darsteller sind allesamt gut ausgewählt, besonders die beiden Hauptdarsteller machen einen guten Job und haben, wie eigentlich alle Charaktere, passende Synchronstimmen bekommen. Wenn man sich voll und ganz auf die Machart von Haven einlässt, hat man etliche unterhaltsame Stunden vor sich. Wer auf Serien mit kriminalistischem Touch, außergewöhnlichen Menschen und außergewöhnlichen Stories Lust hat, kann ich diese Serie nur empfehlen. Dabei spielt Haven noch in einer der schönsten Kulissen, die man sich vorstellen kann. Der Fischerort und die dazu gehörende Umgebung, wie die Wälder, Küsten, aber auch die schönen und gemütlichen Häuser, der Hafen usw. laden zum Träumen ein und man fühlt sich schnell heimisch... Und das obwohl teils schreckliche und haufenweise abnormale Dinge geschehen. Die Serie ist definitiv "spooky", "freaky" und auch im hohen Maße "crazy", aber sie rockt und macht richtig Laune! Ich freue mich jedenfalls schon riesig auf die 2. Staffel und hoffe, dass auch zeitnah die 3. Staffel den Weg in den Handel finden wird. Fazit: Tolle Serie mit hohem Sucht-Faktor! Schmeisst die üblichen Gedanken und Denkmuster über Bord, hinterfragt nicht jede Kleinigkeit, sondern werdet ein Teil von Haven und ihr werdet ne menge Spaß und spannende Momente mit dieser Serie haben.

......................Chiedo scusa ma a dire la verità non so che altro scrivere, ......................Chiedo scusa ma a dire la verità non so che altro scrivere.

Great first season, cool characters hope the rest of the seasons keep it up. Old school sify.