Van Helsing (TV series)

Van Helsing
Genre	Drama Horror Fantasy
Created by	Neil LaBute
Based on	Helsing by Zenescope Entertainment
Starring	Kelly Overton Jonathan Scarfe Christopher Heyerdahl David Cubitt Vincent Gale Rukiya Bernard Trezzo Mahoro Tim Guinee
Composer(s)	Rich Walters
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	12
Production
Executive producer(s)	Dave Brown Zadoc Angell Evan Tyler Chris Regina Michael Nankin Dan March Neil LaBute Simon Barry Chad Oakes Mike Frislev
Producer(s)	Chris Rudolph
Location(s)	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Editor(s)	Bridget Durnford
Production company(s)	Echo Lake Entertainment Dynamic Television Nomadic Pictures
Release
Original network	Syfy
Original release	July 31, 2016 (2016-07-31) – present
External links
Website

Van Helsing is an American 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] Kelly Overton plays the protagonist of the series.^[2]

The series was inspired by Zenescope Entertainment's graphic novel series Helsing.^[3]

On October 14, 2016, Syfy renewed Van Helsing for a 13-episode second season.^[4]

Plot

Vanessa "Van" Helsing (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.^[5]

Cast and characters

Kelly Overton as Vanessa Helsing
Jonathan Scarfe as Axel
Christopher Heyerdahl as Sam
David Cubitt as John
Vincent Gale as Flesh
Rukiya Bernard as Doc
Trezzo Mahoro as Mohamad
Tim Guinee as Ted

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.^[6]

Episodes

No.	Title ^[7]^[8]	Directed by	Written by	Original air date ^[7]^[8]	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Help Me"	Michael Nankin	Neil LaBute	July 31, 2016 (2016-07-31)^{[lower-alpha 1]}
11	"Last Time"	Simon Barry	Simon Barry	November 25, 2016 (2016-11-25)	TBD
12	"He's Coming"	Amanda Tapping	Shevon Singh, Jeremy Smith & Matt Venables	December 2, 2016 (2016-12-02)	TBD
13	"It Begins"	Amanda Tapping	TBA	December 9, 2016 (2016-12-09)	TBD

↑ 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.^[9]</ref>1.24^[10] 2"Seen You"Michael NankinSimon BarrySeptember 23, 2016 (2016-09-23)0.83^[11] 3"Stay Inside"Michael NankinJackie MaySeptember 30, 2016 (2016-09-30)0.66^[12] 4"Coming Back"David J. FrazeeJonathan WalkerOctober 7, 2016 (2016-10-07)0.62^[13] 5"Fear Her"David J. FrazeeJeremy Smith & Matt VenablesOctober 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)0.61^[14] 6"Nothing Matters"Amanda TappingNeil LaButeOctober 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)0.64^[15] 7"For Me"Amanda TappingSimon BarryOctober 28, 2016 (2016-10-28)0.53^[16] 8"Little Thing"Jason PriestleyNeil LaButeNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)0.61^[17] 9"Help Out"Jason PriestleyJackie MayNovember 11, 2016 (2016-11-11)0.68^[18] 10"Stay Away"Simon BarryJonathan WalkerNovember 18, 2016 (2016-11-18)0.60<ref>Metcalf, Mitch (November 21, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 21, 2016.

Broadcast

Syfy aired a commercial-free preview of the pilot on July 31, 2016;^[9] followed by the series premiere on September 23, 2016.^[19]

Reception

The series' pilot episode received 4.5 stars from Den of Geek.^[20] 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.'"^[21]

References

↑ Evans, Greg (August 3, 2016). "Syfy Sets Fall Premiere Dates For 'Incorporated', 'Van Helsing' & Others – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
↑ Swift, Andy (February 17, 2016). "True Blood Alum Is Syfy's Van Helsing". TVLine. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
↑ Freeman, Molly (September 24, 2016). "Van Helsing Series Premiere Review: A New Kind of Vampire Slayer". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
↑ Andreev, Nellie (October 14, 2016). "'Van Helsing' Renewed For Second Season By Syfy". Deadline. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
↑ Prudom, Laura (November 2, 2015). "Syfy Acquires Female 'Van Helsing' Series with Neil LaBute as Showrunner". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 2, 2015). "'Van Helsing' Series Picked Up By Syfy". Deadline. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
1 2 "Van Helsing - Episode Guide". Screener TV. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
1 2 "Van Helsing - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
1 2 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.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (August 2, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.31.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (September 26, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.23.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 3, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.30.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 10, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.7.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 17, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.14.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 24, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.21.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 31, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.28.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (November 7, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.4.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
↑ Metcalf, Mitch (November 14, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
↑ Marchand, Francois (September 18, 2016). "Aftermath, Van Helsing lead Vancouver's apocalyptic sci-fi charge". The Vancouver Sun. Postmedia Network. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
↑ Vitagliano, Dave (September 23, 2016). "Van Helsing Series Premiere Review: Pilot". Den of Geek. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
↑ Uhlich, Keith (September 23, 2016). "'Van Helsing': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

External links

Official website
Van Helsing at the Internet Movie Database
Van Helsing on Twitter

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