How a Stephen King novel inspired a supernatural television series set in Maine
In short: Developed by Jim Dunn and Sam Ernst, the supernatural drama Haven was loosely based on Stephen King's 2005 novel The Colorado Kid. Though originally conceived without supernatural elements, the show evolved into a series centered on a plague of paranormal afflictions known as The Troubles in a fictional Maine town.
The series follows FBI Special Agent Audrey Parker, played by Emily Rose, who arrives in the small town of Haven to investigate a routine case. She soon becomes entangled in the town's mysterious history, specifically the recurring phenomenon of The Troubles. These supernatural afflictions have plagued the town at least twice before her arrival, and Parker eventually discovers that her own presence may be pre-arranged, leading her to question her identity and memories.
Production of the series was an American-Canadian co-production, with filming taking place in Nova Scotia, Canada, specifically in locations like Chester, Lunenburg, and Mahone Bay. The show premiered on Syfy on July 9, 2010, and ran for five seasons until its conclusion on December 17, 2015. Throughout its run, the series frequently incorporated allusions to Stephen King's broader body of work, including references to novels like Misery and It, with the latter's influence seen in the 27-year cycle of The Troubles.
The show's development began in 2007, though it was not until 2009 that E1 Entertainment announced a partnership with King to adapt The Colorado Kid. While the series received mixed reviews initially, it gained critical favor in later seasons, with the fourth and fifth seasons achieving an 80% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. By the time it concluded, the series had been sold for broadcast in numerous international markets, cementing its status as a notable entry in the supernatural television genre.
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