"Wolf Lake" (2001) TV series 2001-2002

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Creator:

John Leekley

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

17 September 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Horror

Plot:

Set in the Pacific Northwest, this suspense thriller explores what happens when werewolves overtake a small Seattle suburb.

Plot Keywords:

Werewolf

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Mary Elizabeth Winstead	...	Sophia Donner / ... (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Paul Wesley	...	Luke Cates (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Lou Diamond Phillips	...	John Kanin / ... (9 episodes, 2001-2002)
Tim Matheson	...	Sheriff Matthew Donner / ... (9 episodes, 2001-2002)
Graham Greene	...	Sherman Blackstone / ... (9 episodes, 2001-2002)
Carmen Moore	...	Deputy Molly / ... (9 episodes, 2001-2002)
Scott Bairstow	...	Tyler Creed (8 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sharon Lawrence	...	Vivian Cates (8 episodes, 2001-2002)
Mia Kirshner	...	Ruby Cates / ... (7 episodes, 2001-2002)
Christian Bocher	...	Buddy Hooks (7 episodes, 2001-2002)
Bruce McGill	...	Willard Cates / ... (6 episodes, 2001-2002)
Fiona Scott	...	Presley (6 episodes, 2001-2002)
Kellie Waymire	...	Miranda Devereaux (6 episodes, 2001-2002)

Runtime:

60 min (9 episodes)

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Lion's Gate Studios, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Big Ticket Television

Trivia:

The first five episodes originally aired on CBS, but didn't fare well in the ratings, and was cancelled. Five months later, UPN aired the show after where CBS left off, by replaying most of the episodes, then airing the final four episodes, that CBS decided not to air.

Movie Connections:

Follows "Wolf Lake: Unaired Pilot (#1.0)" (2001)

Yet another amazing show meets Mr Axe. :(

I caught one episode of this show years ago and I spent the time between then and now on an epic quest trying to track down the whole series so I could watch the rest of it!

There are viewing tragedy's few and far between as large as the one that was the axing of such an original show. Its well known that the more intelligent and creative a show is the less air time it will get and I can only mourn the stupidity of those who decided it was a dud.

Not only does it manage to incorporate lycanthropy and social divides it also focuses heavily on the pressures of becoming an adult without being condescending or incredibly lame. Not to mention possibly one of the funniest characters ever to grace a series thanks to the talented Graham Greene.

Sexual tension and romance, humour, breath taking scenery, fabulous acting and wolves - who could ask for more? :)

For whoever is reading - Pleasssee watch this show. Its honestly one of the best supernatural dramas you will see for a long time - or even in your lifetime!