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==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==
* [[Kelly Overton (actress)|Kelly Overton]] as Van (Vanessa) Helsing
* [[Kelly Overton (actress)|Kelly Overton]] as Vanessa
* [[Jonathan Scarfe]] as Axel
* [[Jonathan Scarfe]] as Axel
* [[Christopher Heyerdahl]] as Sam
* [[Christopher Heyerdahl]] as Sam

Revision as of 06:03, 26 December 2016

Van Helsing
Genre
Created byNeil LaBute
Based onHelsing
by Zenescope Entertainment
Starring
ComposerRich Walters
Country of origin
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
ProducerChris Rudolph
Production locationsVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
EditorBridget Durnford
Production companies
  • Echo Lake Entertainment
  • Dynamic Television
  • Nomadic Pictures
Original release
NetworkSyfy
ReleaseJuly 31, 2016 (2016-07-31) –
present

Van Helsing is an American-Canadian dark fantasy horror drama television series that premiered on September 23, 2016 on Syfy in the United States and on Super Channel in Canada.[1][2] Kelly Overton plays the protagonist of the series.[3] Van Helsing was inspired by Zenescope Entertainment's graphic novel series Helsing.[4] On October 14, 2016, Syfy renewed Van Helsing for a 13-episode second season.[5]

Plot

Vanessa (the descendant of Abraham Van Helsing) is resurrected in a post-apocalyptic world, three years after her death, to lead a resistance against the vampires that plague it.[6]

Cast and characters

Development and production

Syfy acquired Van Helsing from Nomadic Pictures in November 2015, with a 13-episode order beginning production in January 2016, and the series premiere scheduled for Fall 2016.[7]

Episodes

No.Title [8][9]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [8][9]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Help Me"Michael NankinNeil LaButeJuly 31, 2016 (2016-07-31)[a]1.24[11]
2"Seen You"Michael NankinSimon BarrySeptember 23, 2016 (2016-09-23)0.83[12]
3"Stay Inside"Michael NankinJackie MaySeptember 30, 2016 (2016-09-30)0.66[13]
4"Coming Back"David J. FrazeeJonathan WalkerOctober 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)0.62[14]
5"Fear Her"David J. FrazeeJeremy Smith & Matt VenablesOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)0.61[15]
6"Nothing Matters"Amanda TappingNeil LaButeOctober 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)0.64[16]
7"For Me"Amanda TappingSimon BarryOctober 28, 2016 (2016-10-28)0.53[17]
8"Little Thing"Jason PriestleyNeil LaButeNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)0.61[18]
9"Help Out"Jason PriestleyJackie MayNovember 11, 2016 (2016-11-11)0.68[19]
10"Stay Away"Simon BarryJonathan WalkerNovember 18, 2016 (2016-11-18)0.60[20]
11"Last Time"Simon BarrySimon BarryNovember 25, 2016 (2016-11-25)0.65[21]
12"He's Coming"Amanda TappingShevon Singh, Jeremy Smith & Matt VenablesDecember 2, 2016 (2016-12-02)0.50[22]
13"It Begins"Amanda TappingNeil LaButeDecember 9, 2016 (2016-12-09)0.56[23]
  1. ^ The pilot episode of Van Helsing, "Help Me", was aired as a special commercial-free "preview" on July 31, 2016, almost two months before its formal television premiere on September 23, 2016.[10]

Broadcast

Syfy aired a commercial-free preview of the pilot on July 31, 2016;[10] followed by the series premiere on September 23, 2016.[24]

Reception

The series' pilot episode received 4.5 stars from Den of Geek.[25] In his review of Van Helsing, Keith Uhlich of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "It's pretty good... or is at least, to quote that old critic's saw, 'better than it has any right to be.'"[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ Evans, Greg (August 3, 2016). "Syfy Sets Fall Premiere Dates For 'Incorporated', 'Van Helsing' & Others – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  2. ^ Cummins, Julianna (February 17, 2016). "Super Channel, Super Ecran pick up Van Helsing". Playback. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
  3. ^ Swift, Andy (February 17, 2016). "True Blood Alum Is Syfy's Van Helsing". TVLine. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  4. ^ Freeman, Molly (September 24, 2016). "Van Helsing Series Premiere Review: A New Kind of Vampire Slayer". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  5. ^ Andreev, Nellie (October 14, 2016). "'Van Helsing' Renewed For Second Season By Syfy". Deadline. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  6. ^ Prudom, Laura (November 2, 2015). "Syfy Acquires Female 'Van Helsing' Series with Neil LaBute as Showrunner". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 2, 2015). "'Van Helsing' Series Picked Up By Syfy". Deadline. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Van Helsing - Episode Guide". Screener TV. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Van Helsing - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Nemetz, Dave (July 21, 2016). "Comic-Con: Syfy's 'Van Helsing' Gives the Classic Vampire Tale a Gender-Bending Twist". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 2, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.31.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 26, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.23.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 3, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.30.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  14. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 10, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.7.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 17, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.14.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 24, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.21.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 31, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.28.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 6, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 7, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.4.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2016. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  19. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 14, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  20. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 21, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  21. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 29, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  22. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 5, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.2.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  23. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 12, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.9.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  24. ^ Marchand, Francois (September 18, 2016). "Aftermath, Van Helsing lead Vancouver's apocalyptic sci-fi charge". The Vancouver Sun. Postmedia Network. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  25. ^ Vitagliano, Dave (September 23, 2016). "Van Helsing Series Premiere Review: Pilot". Den of Geek. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  26. ^ Uhlich, Keith (September 23, 2016). "'Van Helsing': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
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