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{{short description|American/Canadian television series}}
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{{Infobox television {{Infobox television
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|executive_producer = Laszlo Barna<br/>Jim Dunn<br/>Sam Ernst<br/>Noreen Halpern<br/>Matt McGuinness<br/>David MacLeod<br/>John Morayniss<br/>]<br/>Michael Rosenberg<br/>]<br/>Scott Shepherd
| num_episodes = <onlyinclude>78</onlyinclude>
|executive_co_producer = Adam Fratto<br/>Tashi Bieler (executive in charge)
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|producer = ] (consulting)<br/>Stefanie Deoul<br/>Ginny Jones Duzak (line)
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|supervising_producer = Jonathan Abrahams<br/>Stefani Deoul
* Sam Ernst
|editor = Debbie Berman
* Jim Dunn
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* David MacLeod
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|website = http://www.syfy.com/haven/
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'''''Haven''''' is a ] ] loosely based on the ] novel '']''. The show, filmed on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, is an American/Canadian co-production. The one-hour drama premiered on July 9, 2010, on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/31/syfy-celebrates-summer-2010-with-first-ever-thursday-night-reality-bloc/20100331syfy01/|title=Syfy celebrates summer 2010 with first ever Thursday night reality bloc|date=March 31, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The series will be the first property to be produced for Syfy Pay channels around the globe, excluding Canada and Scandinavia.<ref name=tvbythenumbers/>
On October 7, 2010, ''Haven'' was renewed by Syfy for a 13 episode second season, which began airing on July 15, 2011.<ref name="tvbythenumbers-2ndseason-2">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/10/07/syfy-renews-haven-for-13-episode-second-season/67087|title=Haven Renewed - Syfy Renews Haven For Second Season|date=October 7, 2010}}</ref><ref name="futoncritic-2ndseason">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/10/07/haven-renewed-for-season-two-6114/20101007syfy01/|title=Breaking News - "Haven" Renewed for Season Two|date=October 7, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/15/syfy%E2%80%99s-summer-2011-features-premiere-of-alphas-return-of-warehouse-13-eureka-haven-ghost-hunters-intl-more/89611|title=Syfy’s Summer 2011 Features Premiere Of 'Alphas', Return Of 'Warehouse 13', 'Eureka', 'Haven,' 'Ghost Hunters Intl.' & More|date=April 15, 2011|work=TVbytheNumbers|accessdate=April 16, 2011}}</ref>


'''''Haven''''' is a supernatural drama television series loosely based on the ] novel '']'' (2005). The show, which dealt with strange events in a fictional town in ] named Haven, was filmed on the ] of ], and was an American/Canadian co-production. It starred ], ], ] and ], whose characters struggle to help townspeople with supernatural afflictions and protect the town from the effects of those afflictions. The show was the creation of writers ] and ].
==Plot==
{{Main|List of Haven episodes}}
Shrewd and confident ] Audrey Parker (]) has a lost past and an openness to the possibility of the paranormal. When she arrives in the small town of ], on a routine case, she soon finds herself caught up with the return of ], a plague of ] afflictions that occurred in the town at least once before. If that was not enough to draw her in, she also finds a link that may lead her to the mother she has never known.


The 45-minutes drama premiered on July 9, 2010, on ], and concluded on December 17, 2015.<ref name="S1Renewal" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/William-Shatner-to-Appear-in-Recurring-Role-in-Syfys-Supernatural-Series-HAVEN-20150914|title=William Shatner to Appear in Recurring Role in Syfy's Supernatural Series HAVEN|author=TV News Desk|website=Broadway World|date=September 14, 2015|access-date=October 8, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013011343/http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/William-Shatner-to-Appear-in-Recurring-Role-in-Syfys-Supernatural-Series-HAVEN-20150914|archive-date=October 13, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In August 2015, Syfy canceled the series after five seasons.<ref>{{cite news|last=Roots|first=Kimberly|title=Haven Cancelled at Syfy|url=http://tvline.com/2015/08/18/haven-cancelled-season-6-syfy/|work=TVLine|access-date=August 19, 2015|date=August 18, 2015|archive-date=April 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423234130/http://tvline.com/2015/08/18/haven-cancelled-season-6-syfy/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Cast==
{{Main|List of Haven characters}}


==Premise==
* ] as Audrey Parker, the show's protagonist. She has quit the FBI to help investigate and deal with Haven's Troubles.
When ] Audrey Parker (]) is dispatched to the small town of Haven, Maine, on a routine case, she finds herself becoming increasingly involved in the return of "The Troubles", a plague of ] afflictions that have occurred in the town at least twice before. With an openness to the possibility of the paranormal, she also finds a more personal link in Haven that may lead her to the mother she has never known.
* ] as Nathan Wuornos, of Haven PD. He assists Audrey in dealing with The Troubles.
* ] as Duke Crocker, the port town's smuggler, who is frequently involved in the investigations.
* ] as Garland Wuornos (Season 1), Haven's hard-nosed chief of police, a veteran of The Troubles.
* ] as Vince Teagues and ] as Dave Teagues, the editors of the Haven Herald. Vince is an artist and Dave a photographer.
* ] as Ed Driscoll, Haven's preacher. He has a very unsympathetic approach to The Troubles.


Over time, Parker, who eventually quits the FBI to join the Haven Police Department, begins to realize that her arrival in Haven may have been pre-arranged and that her name and even her memories may not be her own. As the series progresses, she learns more about the mysteries of both Haven and her true identity.
==The opening credits sequence==
The opening sequence contains hints and suggestions regarding the background to the events portrayed in the Haven series{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}:


She and her partner, police detective Nathan Wuornos (]), find themselves frequently facing problems caused by both the effects of the Troubles, as well as the activities of town folk who take more drastic measures against those who are Troubled.
* A flash of lightning, then more overcast skies over the Haven lighthouse

* A ship's porthole, then a sailing ship with an old photo of a woman superimposed
==Cast and characters==
* Woodcuts of an old sea port
{{main|List of Haven characters}}
* The ''Herald of Haven'' (date indistinct, perhaps in the 1650s): "The most revered Flagg to elaborate on the proper devices & most godly mechanisms for the examination and discovery of wytches"

* An old line image of a bonneted woman in custody
===Main===
* Fast moving shore scene through a ship's window
* ] as Audrey Parker / Sarah Vernon (seasons 2–3) / Lucy Ripley (seasons 3 & 5) / Mara (seasons 4–5) / Paige (season 5)
* Headline of the ''Haven Herald'' (dated Tuesday, February 18, 1725): "Ship breaks up in calm seas"
* ] as Nathan Wuornos
* A chart displaying a tree of names, the earliest of which date back to before 1800
* ] as Garland Wuornos (season 1; guest seasons 2–3)
* A maze symbol on a stone and concoction
* ] as Duke Crocker
* A woodcut of a mermaid with her tail wrapped around a worried young man in the water

* A ship's compass and a blurred sextant
===Recurring===
* Headline of the ''Haven Herald'' (dated Thursday, October 13, 1934): "Halleck's Homestead Vanishes Overnight"
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* A family praying around a dining table
* ] as Eleanor Carr (season 1)
* Rows of tombstones
* ] as Vince Teagues
* A man in a boat with a seafood trap and a man watching with a young girl
* ] as Dave Teagues
* Headline of the ''Haven Herald'' (dated Thursday, October 13, 1956): "Murder? Police Baffled"
* Anne Caillon as Jess Minion (season 1)
* A house with the sign "Antiques and Collectables"]
* Michelle Monteith as Julia Carr (season 1)
* A room filled with lamps, framed images and many other old items
* ] as Edmund "Ed" Driscoll (season 2; guest season 1)
* A dog on a boat
* ] as FBI Agent Audrey Parker (season 2; cast season 1)
* People gathered outside the Good Shepherd Church after a funeral service
* ] as Chris Brody (season 2; guest season 5)
* A building whose windows show the same glowing figure in different scenes
* ] as Evidence "Evi" Ryan (season 2)
* A church spire
* ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/691190-wwe-edge-to-join-cast-of-syfy-original-series-haven|title = WWE: Edge to Join Cast of SyFy Original Series "Haven"| website=] }}</ref> (credited as WWE Superstar Edge in seasons 2–3 and as Adam Copeland and WWE Superstar Edge in season 4–5) as Dwight Hendrickson (seasons 2–5)
* The same spire in flames
* ] as Agent Byron Howard (season 3; guest seasons 1–2 & 5)
* Headline of the ''Haven Herald'' (dated Thursday, May 28, 1983): "Who Killed the Colorado Kid?"
* ] as Claire Callahan (season 3)
* Internet home page for the ''Haven Herald''
* ] as Tommy Bowen (season 3)
* The door of a Haven police car
* ] as Jordan McKee (seasons 3–4)
* Audrey Parker's FBI badge
* ] as James Cogan (season 3; guest season 5)
* A black and white of a lighthouse smouldering
* ] as William (seasons 4–5)
* A flyover of the Haven lighthouse during the day, with the series name superimposed.
* ] as Jennifer Mason (season 4)
* ] as Wade Crocker (season 4)
* ] as Gloria Verrano (seasons 4–5)
* ] (credited as Robert Norman Maillet in season 5) as Heavy (seasons 4–5)
* ] as Seth Byrne (season 5; guest season 4)
* ] as Charlotte Cross (season 5)
* ] as Mitchell (season 5)
* ] (credited as WWE Superstar Christian) as McHugh (season 5)
* ] as Croatoan (season 5)<ref name="Shatner">{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/21/william-shatner-joins-haven-as-recurring-guest-star/330406/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141123183233/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/21/william-shatner-joins-haven-as-recurring-guest-star/330406/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 23, 2014|title=William Shatner joins 'Haven' as Recurring Guest Star|work=TVBytheNumbers|author=Amanda Kondolojy|date=November 21, 2014|access-date=November 21, 2014}}</ref>
* ] as Henry (season 5)
* Tamara Duarte as Hailie Colton (season 5)
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==Development and production== ==Development and production==
Haven was originally developed for ABC Television in 2007 by writers Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn, with production company Piller Segan. A series of incidents, including the WGA writer's strike, put the series on hold until ABC eventually passed on the project. Piller Segan pursued other avenues to for the project, ultimately seeking to create an international partnership. ''Haven'' was originally developed for ABC Television in 2007 by writers ] and ], with production company Piller Segan.


]. The shoreline can be seen in various ''Haven'' episodes.]]
In September 2009, ] announced it was working with ] to develop a television series based on his novel '']''. The entertainment company ordered the concept straight to series, with thirteen episodes planned.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009301.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title=Stephen King chills tube again|date=September 28, 2009|last=Schneider|first=Michael|work=]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5qjhBKyRy|archivedate=June 23, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In November, Syfy announced it had acquired the series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011939.html?categoryid=2431&cs=1|title=Syfy picks up thriller 'Haven'|date=November 30, 2009|last=Schneider|first=Michael|work=Variety|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5qjgyd2Qc|archivedate=June 23, 2010|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
In September 2009, ] announced it was working with ] to develop a television series based on his novel '']'' (2005). The entertainment company ordered the concept straight to series, with thirteen episodes planned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2009/biz/markets-festivals/stephen-king-chills-tube-again-1118009301/ |title=Stephen King chills tube again|date=September 28, 2009|last=Schneider|first=Michael|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101019090048/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009301.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|archive-date=October 19, 2010|url-status=live |access-date=June 23, 2010}}</ref> In November, Syfy announced it had acquired the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/news/syfy-picks-up-thriller-haven-1118011939/|title=Syfy picks up thriller 'Haven'|date=November 30, 2009 |last=Schneider |first=Michael |work=Variety |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705103448/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011939.html?categoryid=2431&cs=1|archive-date=July 5, 2010|url-status=live|access-date=June 23, 2010}}</ref>


Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn wrote the pilot episode. According to Ernst, the original idea had no supernatural involvement, which prompted Stephen King to ask "Where's the supernatural element?" after he read their notes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/television/20100706_FBI_agent_with_a_little_extra_sci-fi_something.html|title=FBI agent with a little extra sci-fi something|date=July 6, 2010 |last=Derakshani |first=Tirdad|work=]|access-date=November 7, 2018}}</ref> In February 2010, Emily Rose was cast in the lead role of Audrey Parker.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emily-rose-star-syfys-haven-20300|title=Emily Rose to star in Syfy's 'Haven'|date=February 4, 2010 |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=]|access-date=December 4, 2010}}</ref> Eric Balfour and Lucas Bryant came on board in late March.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/fireflys-gina-torres-enters-warehouse-13-haven-adds-two.html|title='Firefly's' Gina Torres enters 'Warehouse 13,' 'Haven' adds two|date=March 25, 2010|last=Nguyen|first=Hanh|work=]|publisher=Tribune Meida Services|access-date=June 23, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501064808/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/fireflys-gina-torres-enters-warehouse-13-haven-adds-two.html|archive-date=May 1, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Canadian broadcaster ] acquired rights to the series in March as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canwest-acquires-haven-22013|title=Canwest acquires 'Haven'|date=March 25, 2010|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=December 4, 2010}}</ref>
]
The ] was written by Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn. In February 2010, Emily Rose was cast in the lead role of Audrey Parker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/emily-rose-star-syfys-haven-20300|title=Emily Rose to star in Syfy's 'Haven'|date=February 4, 2010|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=]|accessdate=December 4, 2010}}</ref> Eric Balfour and Lucas Bryant came on board in late March.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/fireflys-gina-torres-enters-warehouse-13-haven-adds-two.html|title='Firefly's' Gina Torres enters 'Warehouse 13,' 'Haven' adds two|date=March 25, 2010|last=Nguyen|first=Hanh |work=]|publisher=Tribune Meida Services|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref>


In April 2010, ] signed on to direct the pilot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stephen-king-pilot-gets-director-22976|title=Stephen King pilot gets a director|date=April 26, 2010 |last=Vlessing|first=Etan|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=December 4, 2010}}</ref> Production began April 20 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/04/26/syfys-haven-begins-production-in-halifax-nova-scotia/20100426syfy02/|title=Syfy's Haven begins production in Halifax, Nova Scotia|date=April 26, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=June 23, 2010}}</ref> Filming occurred primarily in ], Nova Scotia (including using the local arena as a studio<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.brandonsun.com/entertainment/breaking-news/125592318.html?thx=y |title=Hollywood stars in 'Haven' get comfortable in Chester, N.S.|first= Bill |last= Brioux|work=brandonsun.com |date= July 14, 2011|access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref>) and throughout the South Shore of the province, including ],<ref>Adam Jacobs. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502064832/http://www.southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/042010/arts/index009.php |date=May 2, 2011 }} SouthshoreNow.ca. April 20, 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2011.</ref> ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}}
Canadian broadcaster ] acquired rights to the series in March.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canwest-acquires-haven-22013|title=Canwest acquires 'Haven'|date=March 25, 2010|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=December 4, 2010}}</ref>


The promo of the series premiere features the song ] by ].
In April 2010, Adam Kane signed on to direct the pilot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/stephen-king-pilot-gets-director-22976|title=Stephen King pilot gets a director|date=April 26, 2010|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=December 4, 2010}}</ref> Production began April 20 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/04/26/syfys-haven-begins-production-in-halifax-nova-scotia/20100426syfy02/|title=Syfy's Haven begins production in Halifax, Nova Scotia|date=April 26, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=June 23, 3010}}</ref> Filming occurred primarily in ], ] (including using the local arena as a studio<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.brandonsun.com/entertainment/breaking-news/125592318.html?thx=y |title=Hollywood stars in 'Haven' get comfortable in Chester, N.S.|first= Bill|last= Brioux|work=brandonsun.com |date= 2011-07-14|accessdate=18 July 2011}}</ref>) and throughout the south shore of the ] province, including ],<ref>Adam Jacobs. SouthshoreNow.ca. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2011.</ref> ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}}


The series premiere, "Welcome to Haven", aired on Syfy in the U.S. on July 9, 2010,<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38247/synopses-first-four-haven-episodes |title=Synopses of First Four Haven Episodes |last=Miska |first=Brad |date=June 28, 2010 |work=Dread Central |accessdate=June 28, 2010}}</ref> and on ] in Canada on July 12.<ref name="showcase"></ref> The show became available to other international markets in October 2010.<ref name="tvbythenumbers">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/30/syfy-finds-haven-orders-drama-series-based-on-novella-the-colorado-kid-by-stephen-king/34766|title= Syfy Finds Haven; Orders Drama Series Based On Novella The Colorado Kid by Stephen King|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=November 30, 2009|work=TVbytheNumbers|accessdate=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The series premiere, "Welcome to Haven", aired on Syfy in the U.S. on July 9, 2010,<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38247/synopses-first-four-haven-episodes |title=Synopses of First Four Haven Episodes |last=Miska |first=Brad |date=June 28, 2010 |work=Dread Central |access-date=June 28, 2010}}</ref> and on ] in Canada on July 12.<ref name="showcase"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817014312/http://www.showcase.ca/shows/showspage.aspx?root_title_id=256989 |date=August 17, 2010 }}</ref> The show became available to other international markets in October 2010.<ref name="tvbythenumbers">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/30/syfy-finds-haven-orders-drama-series-based-on-novella-the-colorado-kid-by-stephen-king/34766|title=Syfy Finds Haven; Orders Drama Series Based On Novella The Colorado Kid by Stephen King|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=November 30, 2009|work=TVbytheNumbers|access-date=June 23, 2010|archive-date=August 7, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100807025019/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/30/syfy-finds-haven-orders-drama-series-based-on-novella-the-colorado-kid-by-stephen-king/34766|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Episodes==
On October 7, 2010, Syfy announced that the series has been renewed for a second season of 13 episodes.<ref name="tvbythenumbers-2ndseason-2"/>
{{main|List of Haven episodes}}
{{:List of Haven episodes}}


The one-hour drama premiered on July 9, 2010, on ].<ref name="S1Renewal">{{cite press release |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/31/syfy-celebrates-summer-2010-with-first-ever-thursday-night-reality-bloc/20100331syfy01/ |title=Syfy celebrates summer 2010 with first ever Thursday night reality bloc |publisher=Syfy via The Futon Critic |date=March 31, 2010 |access-date=June 23, 2010}}</ref> The series was the first property to be produced for Syfy Pay channels around the globe, excluding Canada and Scandinavia.<ref name=tvbythenumbers/> On October 12, 2011, it was renewed for a third 13-episode season, which began airing on September 21, 2012.<ref name="Season 3">{{cite news |url=http://blastr.com/2011/10/syfys-haven-renewed-for-1.php |title=Syfy's Haven renewed for 13-episode third season |work=Blastr.com |first=Scott |last=Edelman |date=October 12, 2011 |access-date=October 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102015836/http://blastr.com/2011/10/syfys-haven-renewed-for-1.php |archive-date=January 2, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="s3premiere">{{cite news |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/dorian-missick-and-kate-kelton-join-third-season-of-syfys-haven-premiering-friday-september-21/135003/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524152426/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/dorian-missick-and-kate-kelton-join-third-season-of-syfys-haven-premiering-friday-september-21/135003/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 24, 2012 |title=Dorian Missick and Kate Kelton Join Third Season of SyFy's 'Haven', Premiering Friday, September 21 |work=TV by the Numbers |first=Sara |last=Bibel |date=May 18, 2012 |access-date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> On November 9, 2012, it was renewed for a fourth 13-episode season.<ref name="S4Renewal">{{cite news |url=https://deadline.com/2012/11/syfys-haven-renewed-for-fourth-season-369222/ |title=Syfy's 'Haven' Renewed For Fourth Season |work=] |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=November 9, 2012 |access-date=January 19, 2013}}</ref> On January 28, 2014, the show was renewed for a split 26-episode fifth season. The first half aired in 2014 with the second half airing in 2015.<ref name="entweek20140124">{{cite magazine |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/01/28/haven-season-5/ |title=Safe 'Haven'! Syfy orders huge season 5 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |series=Inside TV |first=James |last=Hibbard |date=January 28, 2014 |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref>
== Broadcast ==
''Haven'' has been syndicated for broadcast in several countries worldwide, including ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/072710/arts/index008.php |title='Haven' premieres as the highest-rated original series on Showcase |last=Oickle |first=Vernon |work=] |date=July 27, 2010 |accessdate=August 19, 2010}}</ref> the ],<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/tubetalk/plp/</ref> ],<ref>http://www.dr.dk/DR2/Krimi_2011/haven.htm</ref> ],<ref>http://www.parlonstv.com/scoops-tv/Haven-la-nouvelle-serie-fantastique-de-Syfy-44635</ref> ],<ref>http://www.serienjunkies.de/news/syfy-haven-27751.html</ref> ]<ref></ref> and ].<ref></ref>


==Reception==
==Home Video release==
''Haven'' premiered to mixed reviews. On ] season 1 has a score of 53 out of 100, based on reviews from 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web |title=Haven: Season 1 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/haven/critic-reviews |website=] |access-date=November 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120906053415/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/haven/critic-reviews |archive-date=September 6, 2012 |year=2010 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> On ] season 1 has an approval rating of 35% based on reviews from 26 critics. The site's critical consensus stating: "It benefits from an intriguing setting and a strong lead in Emily Rose, but otherwise, ''Haven'' is a derivative supernatural crime procedural."<ref>{{cite web |title=Haven: Season 1 (2010) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/haven/s01/ |website=] |access-date=8 June 2017 }}</ref>
] released season 1 on ] and ] in Region 1/Region A on June 14, 2011.


The '']''{{'}}s Glenn Garvin found it "barely competent" as a cop drama but "quite successful" as a "narrative of eccentric, slightly damaged yet ultimately warm characters".<ref>{{cite web |title=Haven |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/09/1720910/finally-theyre-writing-shows-with.html |website=] }}{{Dead link|date=January 2021|fix-attempted=yes}}<!-- http://web.archive.org/web/20140324094423/https://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/09/1720910/finally-theyre-writing-shows-with.html archive URL is also 404 not found }}--></ref><ref name="metacritic" /> '']''{{'}}s Robert Bianco called it a "ludicrously see-through supernatural crime drama that wastes a perfectly fine performance from Emily Rose".<ref>{{cite news |last=Bianco |first=Robert |title='The Glades' offers a haven; 'Haven' offers mediocrity |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-07-09-glades09_ST_N.htm |newspaper=] |access-date=November 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921093947/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-07-09-glades09_ST_N.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |date=July 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
In Region 4, Beyond Home Entertainment released the first season on DVD in Australia on June 1, 2011.


==References to other works==
{| class="wikitable"
Allusions to the written works of author Stephen King are made in the series regularly;<ref>"The writers have a lot of fun putting in little Stephen King connections through each story." (Lucas Bryant) {{cite web |url=http://www.liljas-library.com/showinterview.php?id=75|title=Interview (with Lucas Bryant)|work=liljas-library.com|date=August 8, 2011|access-date=October 2, 2011}}</ref> the setting for the series is derived from King's novella '']'' (2005), although the name of the town is changed. On Syfy.com's ''Haven'' website, many of these references are explained for each episode. For example, ] and Haven are both fictional towns in Maine previously used in the author's stories.<ref name="tale">{{cite web |url=https://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/11|title=Haven Stephen King References: A Tale of Two Audreys|work=Syfy|access-date=September 12, 2011}}</ref><ref>For Derry and the Derry Road see the notes for episode 6 in this Spanish web page: {{cite web|url=http://www.stephenking.com.ar/revista/154/haven.htm|title=Episodios 6 al 9|work=Insomina|date=October 2010|access-date=October 4, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425044509/http://www.stephenking.com.ar/revista/154/haven.htm|archive-date=April 25, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> One of the main characters receives a copy of a novel written by a character from King's novel, ] (1987),<ref name="geotoine">{{cite web|url=http://www.geotoine.fr/article-les-references-a-stephen-king-dans-la-serie-haven-76567598.html|title=Les références à Stephen King dans la série Havene|work=geotoine.fr|date=June 14, 2011|access-date=October 2, 2011|archive-date=September 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922055328/http://www.geotoine.fr/article-les-references-a-stephen-king-dans-la-serie-haven-76567598.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> while another character has just been released from ].<ref name="geotoine"/> In some cases the plot of an episode revolves around an idea from King's works: a character who has ], ] visions after touching people or things;<ref>The plot of "]", paralleling the character ] from King's novel '']'' (1979). {{cite web |url=https://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/7|title=Haven Stephen King References: The Hand You're Dealt|work=Syfy|access-date=September 12, 2011}}</ref> or plants that start killing people.<ref>The plot of "]", inspired by "]" (1976). {{cite web |url=https://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/15|title=Haven Stephen King References: Roots|work=Syfy|access-date=September 12, 2011}}</ref>

It is noted on the Syfy site that "'']'' is a particular favorite Stephen King book for the Haven writers and producers".<ref name="tale"/> For example, in "A Tale of Two Audreys", a little boy in a yellow rain slicker is seen outside the church chasing a newspaper boat that he has set in the stream in the gutter. He chases until it falls down into a storm drain on Witcham Street. He then sticks his right arm down into the drain and screams. The scene can be found in the opening chapter of the 1986 book.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/news/havens-season-2-premiere-left-us-with-more-questions-than-ever-26268/|title=Haven's Season 2 Premiere Left Us With More Questions Than Ever|work=tv.com|author=Louis Peitzman|date=July 18, 2011|access-date=September 12, 2011|archive-date=September 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922004323/http://www.tv.com/news/havens-season-2-premiere-left-us-with-more-questions-than-ever-26268/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also derived from ''It'', the episode "Fear and Loathing" revolves around a troubled person who (unwillingly) takes the form of a person's worst fear, and in one instance appears as a clown, a visual allusion to Pennywise of the film version of '']'' (1990).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/12|title=Haven Stephen King References: Fear and Loathing|work=Syfy|access-date=September 12, 2011}}</ref>
The "Troubles" also seem to coincide with the arrival of the stranger, in this case Audrey, every 27 years. This is the same amount of time between appearances of the creature in ''It''.

"Croatoan" coincidentally also appears carved into a tree in the 3 part Stephen King mini series "Storm of the Century."

==Home media==
===DVD===
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! rowspan="2" | Name ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width: 10em;" | Name
! rowspan="2" | {{nowrap|Ep #}} ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width: 10em;" | Set details
! colspan="3" | Release dates ! scope="col" colspan="3" | DVD release dates
! rowspan="2" | Additional features ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Special Features
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! {{nowrap|]}} !! {{nowrap|]}} !! {{nowrap|]}} ! scope="col" style="width: 11em; font-size: 100%;"| ]
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! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| The Complete 1st Season
| align="center"|]
| 13 |
* Discs: 4
| June 14, 2011<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-1/15188|title=Haven - Syfy's Hot New Show, Based on Stephen King's {{'}}''The Colorado Kid''{{'}}, Announced for DVD and Blu-ray|work=TV Shows on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 30, 2011|accessdate=April 1, 2011}}</ref>
* Episodes: 13
| September 1, 2011
| June 14, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-1/15188|title=Haven&nbsp;– Syfy's Hot New Show, Based on Stephen King's {{'}}''The Colorado Kid''{{'}}, Announced for DVD and Blu-ray|work=TV Shows on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 30, 2011|access-date=April 1, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110402170831/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-1/15188|archive-date=April 2, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| June 1, 2011<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/819604|title=Haven - The Complete 1st Season (4 Disc Set)|work=EzyDVD|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref>
| January 30, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006JPUKZK/ |title=Haven&nbsp;— Season 1 [DVD&#93;: Amazon.co.uk: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Richard Donat, John Dunsworth, Nicholas Campbell, Stephen McHattie, Vinessa Antoine, Mary-Colin Chisholm, Glen Lefchak: Film & TV |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |access-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
| Twelve Audio Commentaries with Cast & Crew, "Welcome to Haven" featurette, "Visual FX of Haven" featurette, "Mythology of Haven" featurette, Behind-the-Scenes Video Blogs, Additional Cast Interviews and Season Two Sneak Peek: Inside the Writers' Room.
|June 1, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/drama-romance/haven-season-1/648265 |title=Haven&nbsp;— Season 1 &#124; DVD Movies & TV Shows, Genres, Drama / Romance : JB HI-FI |publisher=Jbhifionline.com.au |date=May 21, 2012 |access-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
|
* Twelve audio commentaries with cast and crew
* "Welcome to Haven" featurette
* "Visual FX of Haven" featurette
* "Mythology of Haven" featurette
* Behind-the-scenes video blogs
* Additional cast interviews
* Season two sneak peek: "Inside the Writers' Room"
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| The Complete 2nd Season
|
* Discs: 4
* Episodes: 13
| September 4, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SMDJ9U/ |title=Haven: The Complete First Season: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour: Movies & TV |website=Amazon |access-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
| October 1, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008HEFIN0/ |title=Haven&nbsp;— Season 2 [DVD&#93;: Amazon.co.uk: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour: Film & TV |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |access-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref><br />
| May 16, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/drama-romance/haven-season-2-4-disc/664571 |title=Haven&nbsp;— Season 2 &#124; DVD Movies & TV Shows, Genres, Drama / Romance : JB HI-FI |publisher=Jbhifionline.com.au |date=May 16, 2012 |access-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
|
* Ten audio commentaries with cast and crew
* "Silent Night" Christmas episode
* Six making-of featurettes
* Five behind-the-scenes featurettes
* Interview with Adam Copeland
* ''Haven'' panel at New York Comic Con
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| The Complete 3rd Season
|
* Discs: 4
* Episodes: 13
| September 3, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-3-Press-Release/18890|title=Haven DVD news: Press Release for Haven - The Complete 3rd Season - TVShowsOnDVD.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311175400/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-3-Press-Release/18890|archive-date=March 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| September 30, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D954AKE/|title=Haven: The Complete Third Season |work=Amazon.co.uk|access-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref>
| May 15, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/tv/haven-season-3/682409 |title=Haven&nbsp;— Season 3 &#124; DVD Movies & TV Shows, Genres, TV : JB HI-FI |publisher=Jbhifionline.com.au |access-date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
|
* "The Haunting Truth about Haven: A Documentary"
* Six audio commentaries with the writers
* "Escape to Haven" webisode series
* ''Haven'' panel at New York Comic Con
* Deleted/alternative scenes
* Interviews with the cast and guest stars
* Behind-the-scenes footage
* Blooper reel
* ''Haven: After the Storm'' comic (Region 1 only)
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| The Complete 4th Season
|
* Discs: 4
* Episodes: 13
| August 26, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-4/19859|title=Haven DVD news: Box Art and Release Date for Haven - The Complete 4th Season - TVShowsOnDVD.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311175527/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-4/19859|archive-date=March 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| September 8, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Haven-Season-DVD-Emily-Rose/dp/B00KMYQ8A0|title=Haven Season 4 |website=Amazon UK |access-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref>
| November 12, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/haven-season-4/dp/6151873|title=Buy Haven: Season 4 on DVD-Video from EzyDVD.com.au|access-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310204247/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/haven-season-4/dp/6151873|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|
* Thirteen "Inside Haven" featurettes
* "Darkside Seekers" webisode series
* Six audio commentaries with the writers
* Panel highlights from San Diego Comic Con, Nerd HQ and New York Comic Con
* Three interviews with the cast
* ''Pancakes: The Morning After'' deleted scene
* Behind-the-scenes footage
* Blooper reel
* ''Haven: In the Beginning'' comic (Region 1 only)
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Season 5, Volume 1
|
* Discs: 4
* Episodes: 13
| September 8, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-5-Volume-1/21416|title=Haven DVD news: Press Release for Haven - Season 5, Vol. 1 - TVShowsOnDVD.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311174734/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-Season-5-Volume-1/21416|archive-date=March 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| October 12, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Haven-Season-5-1-DVD-x/dp/B012OGZ4MQ|title=Haven Season 5: Volume 1 |website=Amazon UK }}</ref>
| November 18, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/haven-season-5-volume-1/dp/6169325|title=Buy Haven: Season 5 - Volume 1 on DVD-Video from EzyDVD.com.au|access-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310190441/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/haven-season-5-volume-1/dp/6169325|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|
* Thirteen "Inside Haven" featurettes
* Haven Origins: Witches Are Born
* Haven Origins: Native Breaks Free
* Audio commentaries
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| The Final Season
|
* Discs: 4
* Episodes: 13
| April 19, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-The-Final-Season/22072|title=Haven DVD news: Press Release for The Final Season - TVShowsOnDVD.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311145743/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-The-Final-Season/22072|archive-date=March 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| April 4, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Haven-Season-Final-Episodes-DVD/dp/B01BNWMS2Q|title=Haven - Season 5 Volume 2: The Final Episodes DVD: Amazon.co.uk: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Adam Copeland: DVD & Blu-ray|website=Amazon UK }}</ref>
| May 18, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/haven-season-5-volume-2/dp/6173217|title=Buy Haven: Season 5 - Volume 2 on DVD-Video from EzyDVD.com.au|access-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310203836/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/haven-season-5-volume-2/dp/6173217|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|
*Thirteen "Inside Haven" Featurettes
*Thirteen Audio Commentary Tracks
*Interviews with Eric Balfour, Lucas Bryant, William Shatner, Adam Copeland & Producer Shawn Piller
*Mythology Refresher
*''Haven'' Revisited: Livestream Segments with the Cast & Crew
*''Haven'' Archives: Entries from the Crocker Diaries
*''Haven'' Origins: Lovers Conquered All
*''Haven'' Origins: Trust Kills Fear
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| The Complete Series
|
* Discs: 24
* Episodes: 78
| April 19, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-The-Complete-Series/22004|title=Haven DVD news: Box Art for The Complete Series - TVShowsOnDVD.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311175236/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Haven-The-Complete-Series/22004|archive-date=March 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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===Blu-ray===
==Stephen King in Haven==
In Region A, ] released the first season on ] on June 14, 2011, and the second season on September 4, 2012. In Region B, the first season was released on September 14, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Haven-The-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/29264/ |title=Haven: The Complete First Season Blu-ray (Holland) |publisher=Blu-ray.com |access-date=November 18, 2012}}</ref>
Several allusions to the written works of author Stephen King are made in the series regularly;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking|title=Stephen King References|work=Syfy|accessdate=August 16, 2011}}</ref> the series itself being based upon King's novella, "The Colorado Kid". On Syfy's Haven website, many of these references are pointed out as they occur in each episode. For example, ] and the titular Haven are both fictional cities in Maine previously used in the author's stories.<ref name="tale">{{cite web |url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/11|title=Haven Stephen King References: A Tale of Two Audreys|work=Syfy|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> Other references abound: one of the main characters receives a copy of a novel written by a character from King's novel, ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/6|title=Haven Stephen King References: As You Were|work=Syfy|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> while another character has just been released from ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/10|title=Haven Stephen King References: Spiral|work=Syfy|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> In some cases the plot of an episode revolves around an idea from the work of King: a character who has visions on touching people, but is unable to act upon them;<ref>The plot of "]", derived from ]. {{cite web |url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/7|title=Haven Stephen King References: The Hand You're Dealt|work=Syfy|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> or plants that start killing people.<ref>The plot of "]", inspired by "]". {{cite web |url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/15|title=Haven Stephen King References: Roots|work=Syfy|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref> Many other, less noticeable references occur in the form of street names, characters and scenes reminiscent of either books by King or films based upon said works.


==Broadcast==
Syfy notes, "'']'' is a particular favorite Stephen King book for the Haven writers and producers".<ref name="tale"/> For example, in "]", a little boy in a yellow rain slicker is seen outside the church chasing a newspaper boat that he has set in the stream in the gutter. He chases until it falls down into a stormdrain on Witcham Street. He then sticks his right arm down into the drain and then screams. The image can be found in the opening chapter of the book.<ref name="tale"/> Also derived from ''It'', episode "]" revolves around a Troubled person who (unwillingly) takes the form of a person's worst fear, and in one instance appears as a clown, which has the appearance of Pennywise of the film version of ''It''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syfy.com/haven/stephenking/12|title=Haven Stephen King References: Fear and Loathing|work=Syfy|accessdate=12 September 2011}}</ref>
''Haven'' has been sold for broadcast in several countries worldwide, including Australia,<ref>{{cite web | author = ABC Television | title = Welcome to Haven | url = http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc2/201111/programs/ZX5987A001D2011-11-07T203351.htm?program=Haven | publisher = ] | access-date = November 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | author = Knox, David | date = October 11, 2011 | title = Bumped: Haven | url = http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/bumped-haven-2.html | website = ] | access-date = November 6, 2011}}</ref> Canada,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/072710/arts/index008.php |title='Haven' premieres as the highest-rated original series on Showcase |last=Oickle |first=Vernon |work=] |date=July 27, 2010 |access-date=August 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706203929/http://southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/072710/arts/index008.php |archive-date=July 6, 2011 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> New Zealand,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pages.skytv.co.nz/programmes/haven-s3 |title=Haven S3 |publisher=Sky TV |access-date=July 14, 2015 }}{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> the United Kingdom,<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100920205631/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/tubetalk/plp/|date=September 20, 2010}}</ref> and the United States.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}

==Syndication==
'']'' acquired the rights to air ''Haven'' in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chillertv.com/news/2013-06-28-haven-is-coming-to-chiller|title=Haven is Coming to Chiller!}}</ref> It first premiered on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at 8pm ET, and aired four episodes every Sunday thereafter until the series was discontinued prior to the network's closure.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}. Genesis International distributes the syndication version to several local markets in the US.


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American/Canadian television series

Haven
Genre
Based onThe Colorado Kid
by Stephen King
Developed by
Starring
Theme music composer
ComposerShawn Pierce
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes78 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production locations
CinematographyÉric Cayla
Barry Donlevy
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time41–43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseJuly 9, 2010 (2010-07-09) –
December 17, 2015 (2015-12-17)

Haven is a supernatural drama television series loosely based on the Stephen King novel The Colorado Kid (2005). The show, which dealt with strange events in a fictional town in Maine named Haven, was filmed on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, and was an American/Canadian co-production. It starred Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Nicholas Campbell and Eric Balfour, whose characters struggle to help townspeople with supernatural afflictions and protect the town from the effects of those afflictions. The show was the creation of writers Jim Dunn and Sam Ernst.

The 45-minutes drama premiered on July 9, 2010, on Syfy, and concluded on December 17, 2015. In August 2015, Syfy canceled the series after five seasons.

Premise

When FBI Special Agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) is dispatched to the small town of Haven, Maine, on a routine case, she finds herself becoming increasingly involved in the return of "The Troubles", a plague of supernatural afflictions that have occurred in the town at least twice before. With an openness to the possibility of the paranormal, she also finds a more personal link in Haven that may lead her to the mother she has never known.

Over time, Parker, who eventually quits the FBI to join the Haven Police Department, begins to realize that her arrival in Haven may have been pre-arranged and that her name and even her memories may not be her own. As the series progresses, she learns more about the mysteries of both Haven and her true identity.

She and her partner, police detective Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant), find themselves frequently facing problems caused by both the effects of the Troubles, as well as the activities of town folk who take more drastic measures against those who are Troubled.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Haven characters

Main

  • Emily Rose as Audrey Parker / Sarah Vernon (seasons 2–3) / Lucy Ripley (seasons 3 & 5) / Mara (seasons 4–5) / Paige (season 5)
  • Lucas Bryant as Nathan Wuornos
  • Nicholas Campbell as Garland Wuornos (season 1; guest seasons 2–3)
  • Eric Balfour as Duke Crocker

Recurring

Development and production

Haven was originally developed for ABC Television in 2007 by writers Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn, with production company Piller Segan.

View of Lunenburg. The shoreline can be seen in various Haven episodes.

In September 2009, E1 Entertainment announced it was working with Stephen King to develop a television series based on his novel The Colorado Kid (2005). The entertainment company ordered the concept straight to series, with thirteen episodes planned. In November, Syfy announced it had acquired the series.

Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn wrote the pilot episode. According to Ernst, the original idea had no supernatural involvement, which prompted Stephen King to ask "Where's the supernatural element?" after he read their notes. In February 2010, Emily Rose was cast in the lead role of Audrey Parker. Eric Balfour and Lucas Bryant came on board in late March. Canadian broadcaster Canwest Global Communications acquired rights to the series in March as well.

In April 2010, Adam Kane signed on to direct the pilot. Production began April 20 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas. Filming occurred primarily in Chester, Nova Scotia (including using the local arena as a studio) and throughout the South Shore of the province, including Lunenburg, Halifax, and Mahone Bay.

The promo of the series premiere features the song Short Change Hero by The Heavy.

The series premiere, "Welcome to Haven", aired on Syfy in the U.S. on July 9, 2010, and on Showcase in Canada on July 12. The show became available to other international markets in October 2010.

Episodes

Main article: List of Haven episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113July 9, 2010 (2010-07-09)October 8, 2010 (2010-10-08)
213July 15, 2011 (2011-07-15)December 6, 2011 (2011-12-06)
313September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)January 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
413September 13, 2013 (2013-09-13)December 13, 2013 (2013-12-13)
52613September 11, 2014 (2014-09-11)December 5, 2014 (2014-12-05)
13October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)December 17, 2015 (2015-12-17)

The one-hour drama premiered on July 9, 2010, on Syfy. The series was the first property to be produced for Syfy Pay channels around the globe, excluding Canada and Scandinavia. On October 12, 2011, it was renewed for a third 13-episode season, which began airing on September 21, 2012. On November 9, 2012, it was renewed for a fourth 13-episode season. On January 28, 2014, the show was renewed for a split 26-episode fifth season. The first half aired in 2014 with the second half airing in 2015.

Reception

Haven premiered to mixed reviews. On Metacritic season 1 has a score of 53 out of 100, based on reviews from 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On Rotten Tomatoes season 1 has an approval rating of 35% based on reviews from 26 critics. The site's critical consensus stating: "It benefits from an intriguing setting and a strong lead in Emily Rose, but otherwise, Haven is a derivative supernatural crime procedural."

The Miami Herald's Glenn Garvin found it "barely competent" as a cop drama but "quite successful" as a "narrative of eccentric, slightly damaged yet ultimately warm characters". USA Today's Robert Bianco called it a "ludicrously see-through supernatural crime drama that wastes a perfectly fine performance from Emily Rose".

References to other works

Allusions to the written works of author Stephen King are made in the series regularly; the setting for the series is derived from King's novella The Colorado Kid (2005), although the name of the town is changed. On Syfy.com's Haven website, many of these references are explained for each episode. For example, Derry and Haven are both fictional towns in Maine previously used in the author's stories. One of the main characters receives a copy of a novel written by a character from King's novel, Misery (1987), while another character has just been released from Shawshank Prison. In some cases the plot of an episode revolves around an idea from King's works: a character who has precognitive, psychometric visions after touching people or things; or plants that start killing people.

It is noted on the Syfy site that "It is a particular favorite Stephen King book for the Haven writers and producers". For example, in "A Tale of Two Audreys", a little boy in a yellow rain slicker is seen outside the church chasing a newspaper boat that he has set in the stream in the gutter. He chases until it falls down into a storm drain on Witcham Street. He then sticks his right arm down into the drain and screams. The scene can be found in the opening chapter of the 1986 book. Also derived from It, the episode "Fear and Loathing" revolves around a troubled person who (unwillingly) takes the form of a person's worst fear, and in one instance appears as a clown, a visual allusion to Pennywise of the film version of It (1990). The "Troubles" also seem to coincide with the arrival of the stranger, in this case Audrey, every 27 years. This is the same amount of time between appearances of the creature in It.

"Croatoan" coincidentally also appears carved into a tree in the 3 part Stephen King mini series "Storm of the Century."

Home media

DVD

Name Set details DVD release dates Special Features
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
The Complete 1st Season
  • Discs: 4
  • Episodes: 13
June 14, 2011 January 30, 2012 June 1, 2011
  • Twelve audio commentaries with cast and crew
  • "Welcome to Haven" featurette
  • "Visual FX of Haven" featurette
  • "Mythology of Haven" featurette
  • Behind-the-scenes video blogs
  • Additional cast interviews
  • Season two sneak peek: "Inside the Writers' Room"
The Complete 2nd Season
  • Discs: 4
  • Episodes: 13
September 4, 2012 October 1, 2012
May 16, 2012
  • Ten audio commentaries with cast and crew
  • "Silent Night" Christmas episode
  • Six making-of featurettes
  • Five behind-the-scenes featurettes
  • Interview with Adam Copeland
  • Haven panel at New York Comic Con
The Complete 3rd Season
  • Discs: 4
  • Episodes: 13
September 3, 2013 September 30, 2013 May 15, 2013
  • "The Haunting Truth about Haven: A Documentary"
  • Six audio commentaries with the writers
  • "Escape to Haven" webisode series
  • Haven panel at New York Comic Con
  • Deleted/alternative scenes
  • Interviews with the cast and guest stars
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Blooper reel
  • Haven: After the Storm comic (Region 1 only)
The Complete 4th Season
  • Discs: 4
  • Episodes: 13
August 26, 2014 September 8, 2014 November 12, 2014
  • Thirteen "Inside Haven" featurettes
  • "Darkside Seekers" webisode series
  • Six audio commentaries with the writers
  • Panel highlights from San Diego Comic Con, Nerd HQ and New York Comic Con
  • Three interviews with the cast
  • Pancakes: The Morning After deleted scene
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Blooper reel
  • Haven: In the Beginning comic (Region 1 only)
Season 5, Volume 1
  • Discs: 4
  • Episodes: 13
September 8, 2015 October 12, 2015 November 18, 2015
  • Thirteen "Inside Haven" featurettes
  • Haven Origins: Witches Are Born
  • Haven Origins: Native Breaks Free
  • Audio commentaries
The Final Season
  • Discs: 4
  • Episodes: 13
April 19, 2016 April 4, 2016 May 18, 2016
  • Thirteen "Inside Haven" Featurettes
  • Thirteen Audio Commentary Tracks
  • Interviews with Eric Balfour, Lucas Bryant, William Shatner, Adam Copeland & Producer Shawn Piller
  • Mythology Refresher
  • Haven Revisited: Livestream Segments with the Cast & Crew
  • Haven Archives: Entries from the Crocker Diaries
  • Haven Origins: Lovers Conquered All
  • Haven Origins: Trust Kills Fear
The Complete Series
  • Discs: 24
  • Episodes: 78
April 19, 2016 TBA TBA TBA

Blu-ray

In Region A, Entertainment One released the first season on Blu-ray on June 14, 2011, and the second season on September 4, 2012. In Region B, the first season was released on September 14, 2011.

Broadcast

Haven has been sold for broadcast in several countries worldwide, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Syndication

Chiller acquired the rights to air Haven in June 2013. It first premiered on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at 8pm ET, and aired four episodes every Sunday thereafter until the series was discontinued prior to the network's closure.. Genesis International distributes the syndication version to several local markets in the US.

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