Haven Season 3

Right now you can watch Haven Season 3 on and — and it goes further with its ideas than most genre entertainment bothers to. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 515 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Emily Rose leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Haven Season 3 keeps coming up in conversation. Haven Season 3 uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. Season three picks up immediately following the events of the gripping season two finale with Audrey having been kidnapped; Nathan warned against pursuing a romantic relationship with Audrey; and Duke seemingly engaged in a fight to the death with Nathan after he discovers his family lineage is to kill "troubled" citizens of Haven. Emily Rose and Lucas Bryant lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What separates Haven Season 3 from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Haven Season 3 fits the bill. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Watch for Emily Rose in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.