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FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) is sent to Haven, Maine on a case of a prison escapee. She finds help from local cop Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant) and petty criminal smuggler Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour). The town is plagued by strange occurrences. People are cursed by these 'troubles' and she is connected to them in some way.

I really like the show, the mystery and the three leads. I like the actors and their love triangle. I actually like the trouble-of-the-week aspect to those early show. The mystery seems intriguing and it's also the show's Achilles' heel. At some point, the show has to start explaining the origins of the 'troubles'. It's too convoluted. I respect the difficulties of trying to keep viewer interest while constructing a viable story. In the end, it doesn't quite make it but it was fun while it lasted.

One thing television often lacks these days is imagination. Major broadcasting networks tend to saturate our senses with the same old carbon copied television shows each week, with only a few being the exception.

Haven is what television is, and should be, all about. For any individual who loved the good old classic Twilight Zone episodes, or spent hours before Marathons of X-Files, for every kid who grew up on those wonderfully imaginative Sci-Fi comic books, or embroiled themselves in an unfolding mystery - Haven is for you. It's wild, fun and unapologetic for it's deliberately far fetched characters, and that's what makes it a winner. This on top of the discreet references to characters from Stephen King Books/movies ("...Got this book signed by that author.. before he was kidnapped and that crazy woman broke his legs.") as well as other Sci-Fi Shows as though they were real people who exist in this universe, it's a little tongue in cheek treat. For any fan of the fantastical, the speculative and fun, Haven should not be missed!

I thought it was fantastic. I'm in love with it even though I'm a few years late!! Lol!!! If anyone is still talking about it!!! Get back to me!

The show in some places is a bit silly, I won't deny that. It is a Fantasy series after all, so there has to be some suspension of disbelief. I'm just now re-watching the series for a second time and the first season isn't as "on the-edge of your seat" as some of the later seasons. The good thing is there are stories every episode that are resolved with an underlying arc that the story follows(you get your payoff for time invested, unlike many series that drag stuff along). So many Sci-fi/Fantasy shows these days are basically long movies chopped into series. This really hinders the rewatchability factor of such shows and why older Sci-fi series like Star Trek are watched over and over again(not the new abominations, except for Strange New Worlds).

If you are in to Fantasy or Sci-fi who likes suspense/mystery/thrillers, this is a really good show to consider. Also, at least currently, you can watch this on Tubi(which is totally free).

This show caught my eye when I saw the ad for it on Hulu. I don't have cable, so I'm not really familiar with a lot of the new shows, but after seeing this is based on the Colorado Kid story by Stephen King, and by being a fan of his work, I decided to check out the show.

I came into the show late; the first episode I saw was the third episode 'Consumed' but that was enough to get me interested. The show takes on some very interesting supernatural elements (with a lot of Stephen King references within them) and it makes for a very entertaining show.

The acting is great, the writing is fun and the two leads, Emily Rose (Audrey Parker) and Lucas Bryant (Nathan Wournos) have great chemistry, while Eric Balfour (Duke) always brings a fun element to the show. I've watched every episode from that first one and I've been hooked. A very enjoyable show with enough supernatural/suspense to keep the viewers intrigued while enjoying the Stephen King-ism and the always burning question "where do I belong?".

The show centers around an FBI agent and local cop helping to solve people's "troubles" sort of like dark superpowers. The show progresses as we learn more about how the troubles were created and how to end them forever. In the mean time, droves of people die as these troubles cause death in numerous forms. I would rival the death toll in this show against any other. Luckily they leave any main characters until near the end. The first three seasons are really good, then the fourth and fifth become a bit ridiculous as the plot line becomes a bit distorted and baddies thwart progress. However, the ending was absolutely amazing. Would recommend watching if you enjoy syfy shows, and focusing on emotional interactions between characters.

Haven is an excellent series for so many reasons but the most important are as follows: a) Genres; Haven crosses so many different genres, such as Thriller, some Comedy, some Romance, Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi and Horror. There are more, but I'll stick to these as they are the ones that stand out most. b) Appeals to a mass audience; to follow up on that last point, given all that the show delivers, it's nearly (or even theoretically) impossible for any individual to enjoy SOME aspect of this show. It will draw you in for more. c) Location and Setting; The strong location backdrop and scene locations are hard to be beat with a series which relies almost entirely on a small Harbor Town...and a beautifully stunning one at that. Beaches, ocean, a marina, boardwalks, rocky Maine coastline (although filmed very close by in Canada) surrounded by thick forests makes it pleasurable to watch for the views alone. And the small harbour town, again, makes for a "small town feel" amongst the great cast of characters but also allows room for the outside to come in which can be good at the right time. And when this occurs, the show never fails to maintain its strong beliefs and appeal of the mysterious town of Haven. d) Great acting...a must in any TV or Film! e) Having a link to Stephen King and his novel "The Colorado Kid" definitely draws in even more viewers.

All in all, we need more shows like Haven!

Haven has always been the type of show that was pretty good but it never really reached its full potential. The first three seasons defined the show well but once the fourth started everything turned a little sour and it lost the spark it once had.

As a general concept Haven is new and fresh with a nice mystery thriller tone and a supernatural edge. It centres around a town that experiences "troubles" which may seem a little lame or strange but at least initially it worked. Each episode was different and focused on a new trouble. The overarching storyline was also intriguing but unfortunately since they changed the central characters I have lost interest.

Overall the show started good but has gone downhill. The new direction the show is taking just isn't working for me but I guess it's still alright. Haven will probably always be a good but mediocre show. Watchable but nothing special.

The first thing 'Haven' has going for it is the beautiful, seaside Nova Scotian landscape which is masterfully captured for this series. As a result, I feel compelled to take a vacation to a place I have never even considered! Secondly, an eclectic cast of actors make up the core of this new SYFY series. Nicholas Campbell, (formerly of 'Da Vincis Inquest') whose persona seems to slip from the pages of an Erle Stanley Gardner novel, and Lucas Bryant, who does not feel physical pain, represent the law as a father and son duo. Just their last name, Wuornos, colors this picture eerie. Emily Rose, who I really enjoyed in 'Jericho' (a show that ended before its time), performs the role of a temporarily displaced FBI agent who just might get some answers about her own unknown past from this strange little town, should she stay. In the meantime we are torn between the two men in her life, and getting some frights, as well as kicks and giggles out of various characters.

Yes, 'Haven' is comprised of many unique and interesting citizens with certain interesting abilities which generate potential for a number of intriguing episodes. Between the mysterious tale of a small town with an otherworldly aura and the possibility that Agent Audrey Parker has discovered nuggets of her own obscure history, 'Haven' is the premise for some sort of a 'Twilight Zone' hued hit for the muggy months of summer and each episode just gets hotter!

Having caught every single episode of Haven up until now, i would say that Haven brings with it a rather weak plot outline in the weekly episodes. Do not expect mystery solving the likes of Fringe or humor like Stargate. Sure, it have its good lines in its episodes. However, what i felt was best in this show is the characters, actors, and that the pace of which the major plot arch in the show plays itself out. The characters are believable, the fr-enemy relationship between characters, the casual flirting, the writers did not overdo it. It clicked really nice. The actors were great, they were able to take some of the rather boring lines in the script and inject some life into them. Overall, i would give haven a chance and let it pick itself up and find its way around. At least it's much more watchable then the first season of V.

This series is pretty typical work of the Syfy network. The premise is based on a small town in Maine called Haven, where some people get supernatural powers for unknown reasons. After a while you get the feeling you are watching some version of X-Men and Heroes mixed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You know the show you are viewing is in trouble when they start casting pro-wrestlers in the second season. I continued to watch up to the third season on Netflix but it refused to get better.

Saying the show is based on a murder mystery by Stephen King, is like saying, Gilligan's Isle was based on the Titanic. The dialog and plot go nowhere fast. They can't seem to pull off the "I've got a big secret." no matter how hard they try. The series has a lack of suspense. Almost all the problems are solved by talking them out. Very few seem to have ethical issues even when innocent lives have been lost.

So if you haven't watched Haven, you are not missing anything life altering or even thought provoking. I watched X-Files, Warehouse 13, and Eureka. This one pales by comparison to those shows. I would call Haven one better than a night time soap opera.

I liked Haven from the beginning. It's got an excellent mix of engaging characters, creepy stories and a mysterious story arc.

It also continually seemed like it was ending and didn't. Every season it was like, they're going to explain everything and bring it to a conclusion, and instead it just got even weirder. Over and over. And sometimes I had doubts at the direction I was going as it became less episodic and more about its insane underlying story. But I kept going and I always liked it.

By the fourth episode I was concerned that, like Lost, it was just building a tower of questions that would never be answered, but the series was pretty good at answering questions as new ones arose, so it never got *too* out of control. And every time I thought they'd written themselves into a corner they somehow got control of the story again.

Great series. Check it out. Stay to the end.

When the X-files was over, I always wondered if there was ever going to be another show that I liked as much as TXF. Or a show that had all the elements that could be very appealing to me. Eight years later, Haven aired.

What makes me watch this show? The suspense, based on Stephen King's book "The Colorado Kid" plus all the references to his books. Also, the supernatural stories that are hard to find these days.

The show started off pretty slow, where you get to know the characters and several stories that might have holes but give it a try. Because it gets better and ends in a scene that makes you want to watch more.

But the best thing is the wonderful chemistry among the characters, but specially between Emily Rose and Lucas Bryant, whose characters have grown closer and definitely need each other.

I'm happy SyFy gave this show a second season because I'm sure it could last more than this.

I enjoyed this series when it was telecast in 2010-2015 and I recently watched it again because it is available on the one streaming service I use.

The first time round I missed some of the show's nuances and didn't appreciate some of the amazing minor characters. Haven's ensemble cast is wonderful. I originally enjoyed the show because the two lead actors and the story arc over the 5 seasons is top notch. A bonus is that the show is a rarity because the story ended, and it ended in a satisfying manner. Being familiar with the show did not detract from the enjoyment of watching it again. There's a freshness to show that is timeless. The camera work and setting is a major reason.

I can honestly say that Haven is like good wine that got even better with time.

The series has the suspense, action, drama, and everything else you need to keep viewers tuned in. It is very original and has very good acting. I am not usually a syfy fan, so this show really surprises me. I wasn't able to watch it when it aired so I just recently began watching. I watched all 13 episodes in less than 3 days. I just couldn't stop. Every episode is amazingly entertaining. I think that Emily Rose is a great lead with Lucas Bryant doing a great job, and Eric Balfour is as astonishing as he always has been in every role. to the point Great Cast, Great Story-lines, Great Plots, and Great Jaw Dropping Cliffhangers= Top Notch Show

I started to watch Haven mostly because of the fact that it is based on a Stephen King story, and at first it's what it actually did look like. At the moment I'm watching season 3 and wondering where it went, because it is now so much like any other TV show where the plot is not important as much as the relationship between the characters-four main characters at the moment.The plot has gone through the roof and not in a good direction,and too far, and actually, all that's keeping me watch it is the gorgeous scenery, this beautiful, splendid little town where they are filming the show, and to be honest, I am fond of the characters, so I find myself watching the show to look at the people and the set, because,like I said, it hardly makes any sense anymore, although it seems like it develops further on, it is simply going beyond believable even for a King fan

This show was and still one of the top five shows ever made, has an amazing cast great storylines that pull you in. You get invested in the episodes while falling in love with the characters both good and bad a few of stars in This TV show are very down to earth sadly the main ones are not! Even managed to make a few friends from the show one who is very special to my family and remains a constant in my life. If you have a chance to watch the show I encourage you to do so as you won't be disappointed it's a little X-Files-ish, a bit like the book Colorado Kid buy Stephen King which this TV series is Loosely based on I emphasize loosely but every episode just draws you in and if you're looking for a good show to binge watch then definitely don't sleep on this.

If you like Warehouse 13 and Eureka, there's a pretty good chance you'll like Haven too. All in all, there's a lot of similarity. We have yet another unlikely guy and gal cop pair in another strange circumstance. It's also out of Sci Fi channel's stable of Canadian made shows.

The characters are a little different. Instead of a town in Oregon full of super intelligent idiots or a world of bizarre relics, we have the mysterious troubles in a town in Maine. But the formula is much the same. Something bizarre, but in the end true love does triumph. It may be a love that ends in tragedy, but that love is there. Really it's quite a pleasant formula.

No, it's not great, but I enjoy it.

Haven is a so much fun to watch. This show combines small town privacy with supernatural terror. It is very much of a Twilight Zone sort of feel in Haven, ME. Basically, you get to have a GOOD Stephen King-type story/movie every week. It is not super bloody or gory (YAY!), but is suspenseful and has great character development that draws you in. Quirky back stories and long-term mystery keeps you coming back for more. The mystery that creates the "troubles" in the town seems to be of the paranormal sort and affect all characters in the mix. It is great group of actors who have a great on screen rapport. I am looking forward to spending some time in Maine this summer. Bring on season 3!!!

I missed the first season so I started to watch this on the second season. I was little scared to see what kind of show this would be because we have seen how many Stephen Kings stories just didn't work out really well. For example I hate "the Under the Dome"- TV-series, it was just too much for me. Maybe it was just because I haven't read the book behind this story but I think now they did pretty good job. Haven is intriguing, funny and changeable. Its characters have become more deeper and more and more I watched it I get used to the main characters. But most of all I loved the idea to mix folklore, history and little village together. The combination is fascinating and it express very good what is the King's strongest point (in my opinion): describing little area's inhabitants thinking when they get into distressing situations. So I give nine to it (even if I think eight) but because this is those rare TV-series of King which have been made good and it has a wonderful soundtrack, I'm nice. Nine.