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Haven: “Ball and Chain”

Helena Troy Haven Syfy, Fridays, 9/10 PM “Ball and Chain” Written by Nikki Toscano Directed by Tim Southam “I can’t explain it.” – Duke Yeah, and that’s the problem with this show. It’s not actually that they “can’t explain” what’s going on in Haven, it’s that they are not even asking. In five weeks, we’ve seen five different incidents where odd, paranormal goings-on have wrought havoc in Haven, yet none of the investigators seem to think this is amiss. No one seems to think it weird that so far Haven has produced weather witches, people who turn food to garbage…

Haven: “Fur”

Evil Dr. Doolittle Haven Syfy, Fridays, 9/10 PM “Fur” Written by Jim Dunn Directed by Keith Samples “Why does everything in this town have to be such a huge secret?” – Audrey For once, Audrey is wrong. This episode reveals more of the secrets behind – or maybe below – the town of Haven than any previous episode. In fact, it took so much for granted that it almost felt as if we’d skipped an episode. Suddenly, everyone is open and nonchalant about the Troubles. Everyone remembers them, knows what they are, suspects they are back. The Troubles, from being…