THOSE OF YOU who are still waiting for word on a renewal of “Caprica” – and still holding those unresolved shares at Media Predict – will need no warning: Syfy can take a long time making up its mind. Then again, we’re not sure we expect such hand-wringing over the less-risky, lower-budget “Haven,” debuting Friday. Indeed we think a renewal nod might be easy for Syfy, as we see a lot of positive signs. The biggest draw, of course, is that show is based on a Stephen King novel, in this case The Colorado Kid. In both the novel and the show, a special agent wanders into a small town, which seems to contain many residents with various supernatural afflictions. That leads to a “Twin Peaks” storyline, in which freaky stuff happens en route to some larger potboiler mystery. We like Emily Rose as a the confused but persistent agent, and the distinctive Eric Balfour (“24”), offers an engaging creepiness without seeming like a jerk. Of course Stephen King source-material is hardly rare – and we fully expect to see a mini-series based on his credit card bills someday – but the trailers work, and enough Friday-night fans will seek refuge in “Haven” to give it a second season. Buy. 7/7/09.
THE MARKET: Will “Haven” be renewed by Syfy? The drama will premiere Friday, July 9. Trading will close immediately after its scheduled sixth episode. If the network approves a second season, shares are worth $100. If it doesn’t, they’re worth $0.
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