Some body please persuade me to watch this as this show got cancelled.

Okay, here goes! Of course you will get responses from all sides of the fandom, so please understand that this is coming from only one fan, who loved a particular pairing between the two main detectives on the show. You will read others, but if you want a pretty doggone epic romance, this show has it. At times it will make you want to pull your hair out and throw things, but all in all, I found it satisying.

As far as being a horror or Sci fi lover, I was more the latter. This show has a supernatural base, which builds over the seasons and was a pretty original concept. There's a smattering of horror, but nothing on the level of The Grudge or anything too creepy or bloody. If I were to liken it to another series, I'd say it's a blend of Fringe, Supernatural and Once Upon a Time, with humor, mystery and mythology mixed in.

The first couple episodes were a little rough in the acting department, from many characters, as they found their footing. But the show steadily improves and by the end of season 1, you'll either be hooked or bail. The leads just get more and more attractive and appealing as time goes on too. I'm not talking about all of them, but you'll see what I mean.  The onscreen chemistry was palpable, as the actors became real life friends and grew into a very tight knit family.

The series just wrapped after 5 seasons (actually 6, since the season 5 was double the normal episodes and split into 5a and 5b), after they were given the opportunity to give it a proper and fitting end. I enjoyed the last season more than the couple preceding it, where you could tell they were just stretching things out by adding filler and plots that never really went anywhere.

Anyhow, I would definitely recommend it on a whole, but suggest that you go into it with only moderate expectations. Don't take it too seriously and you won't be disappointed. I'm actually proud of myself for not bashing any characters in the process or trying to sway you against anyone in particular. Others may not be so kind. This was a VERY tough fandom to be a part of at times. 

I think you already convinced yourself to watch it but if you need someone to curse at for telling you to watch and you hate it, then use me.
Now my convincing "WATCH IT"! I bought the DVD set for all seasons, that's how much I liked it.

One more thing, I'm guessing from premiere to finale takes place in a year and a half time frame. Season 1-3 are 6 months & 6 months for Season 4-5B & there is a 6 months time jump between 3 & 4 (2 month time frame for each season).
And if you do watch, take your time. It is not a series that you rush through, just like any Stephen King stuff.

It is not a horror show as such. It is a great combination of mystery, fantasy and supernatural. Unpredictable as any Steven King's creations. But the show is great. It was not cancelled. It just came to an end.

If you have to be persuaded into doing something, then I think you're making a mistake from the very beginning.


Give it a shot.

Do you have absolutely nothing else to do and about 78 hours to fill? If so, then go ahead and watch it. There are worse things you could do. I don't know. *shrug*

All I am going to say is if you were a fan of TV shows like Fringe, Eureka and the X Files you might like Haven too. I loved Fringe and this show being so similar was one of the things that drew me to it and I have watched the full series 3 times now and never get tired of it.

My only complaint was it didn't go longer.

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Cut it out and get off the floor
Because it doesn't make you matter more
Veda very shining
Who will you wait up for
Life, love, heaven, death
Is that what makes you such a mess
Veda very shining

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