Wolf Lake
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Genre | Supernaturaldrama |
Created by | John Leekley |
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Opening theme | "Quiet the Night" by Ran Galor |
Composer | David Schwartz |
Country of origin |
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Original language | English |
No.of seasons | 1 |
No.of episodes | 9 |
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Running time | 44 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | CBS |
Release | September 19 October 24, 2001 | –
Network | UPN |
Release | April 10 May 1, 2002 | –
Wolf Lakeis an Americansupernaturaldramatelevision series that originally aired onCBSfrom September 19 to October 24, 2001. Nine episodes were produced, but only five aired before the series was canceled by CBS. The full series, including the four unaired episodes, was later picked up and broadcast onUPNin April–May 2002.[1][2]Wolf Lakedepicts a pack ofwerewolvesliving in aSeattlesuburb.
Summary
[edit]Seattle policeman John Kanin proposes marriage to his girlfriend, Ruby Wilder, and she accepts. However, as she gets into her car, she is attacked. The only thing Kanin finds of his now fiancee, is a severed hand. He travels to her hometown of Wolf Lake to find some answers. However, his experiences there raise even more questions. What John doesn't know is that some of the inhabitants of Wolf Lake are actually werewolves. The werewolves, or the ones who survive the change, live on the "Hill" and enjoy special treatment, separated from the normal humans.[3]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Lou Diamond Phillipsas Detective/Officer John Kanin
- Tim Mathesonas Sheriff Matthew "Matt" Donner
- Graham Greeneas Mr. Sherman Blackstone
- Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Sophia Donner
- Sharon Lawrenceas Vivian "V" Cates
- Scott Bairstowas Tyler Creed
- Mia Kirshneras Ruby Wilder/Cates/Creed
- Paul Wasilewskias Lucas "Luke" Cates
Recurring
[edit]- Bruce McGillas Willard "Will" Cates
- Kellie Waymireas Miranda Devereaux
- Fiona Scott as Presley
- Carmen Mooreas Deputy Molly
- Christian Bocher as Buddy Hooks
Guest stars
[edit]- Bill Mondy
- Gregory Itzin
- Sam Anderson
- Levi James
- Craig Olejnik
- Sarah Carter
- Ralph J. Alderman
- Craig Bruhnanski
- Steve Makaj
- Kelly Dean Sereda
- Deanne Henry
- Ryan Robbins
- Jodelle Ferland
Episodes
[edit]The first five episodes ofWolf Lakeaired on CBS in September–October 2001, before CBS pulled the series from the air. The series later was reaired on UPN, with the final four episodes debuting on UPN in April–May 2002.
No. | Title | Directed by [4] | Written by | Original air date [4] | ||||||||
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1 | "Meat The Parents" | Bryan Spicer | Alex Gansa& Rick Kellard | September 19, 2001 | ||||||||
2 | "The Changing" | Dwight Little | Daniel Knauf | September 26, 2001 | ||||||||
3 | "Soup to Nuts" | Joe Chappelle | Roger Director | October 3, 2001 | ||||||||
4 | "Tastes Like Chicken" | Rachel Talalay | Philip Levens | October 10, 2001 | ||||||||
5 | "Excitable Boy" | Po Chih Leong | Toni Graphia | October 24, 2001 | ||||||||
UPN | ||||||||||||
6 | "Four Feet Under" | Winrich Kolbe | Roger Director & Daniel Knauf | April 10, 2002 | ||||||||
7 | "Leader of the Pack" | James Head | James Duff | April 17, 2002 | ||||||||
8 | "Legend of Lost Lenore" | Joe Chappelle | Rick Kellard | April 24, 2002 | ||||||||
9 | "If These Wolves Could Talk" | Thomas J. Wright | Story by : Roger Director & Rick Kellard Teleplay by : James Duff & Philip Levens | May 1, 2002 |
Broadcast
[edit]ITVbought the rights to show the series in theUnited Kingdom.[citation needed]In August 2006, theSci Fi Channelbought the syndication rights to reair the series in the United States.[5]
Home media
[edit]The series was made available on DVD in 2012.[6]
Reception
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OnRotten Tomatoes,the series has an aggregated score of 20% based on 2 positive and 8 negative critic reviews. The website’s consensus reads: "Wolf Lake's ill-defined story and uninvolving sense of mystery make it a yawn-inducing watch. "[7]
While Ron Wertheimer ofThe New York Timessaid it was "a promisingly quirky pilot",[8]Variety's Michael Speier remarked that it "sometimes works as high drama but sometimes comes off as extremely silly".[3]
While the series was poorly rated, it received two Emmy nominations, for Outstanding Main Title Design and Outstanding Main Title Theme Music.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^Grego, Melissa (February 25, 2002)."UPN eyes sibling's 'Wolf Lake'".Variety.Retrieved2018-02-20.
- ^Pierce, Scott D. (April 3, 2002)."'Wolf Lake' moves from CBS to UPN ".Deseret News.Retrieved2018-02-20.
- ^abSpeier, Michael (September 9, 2001)."Wolf Lake".Variety.Retrieved2017-12-15.
- ^abFrom the United States Copyright Office catalog:"Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search:" Wolf Lake "]".United States Copyright Office.Retrieved2018-02-20.
- ^"Sci Fi Channel Closes Major Deal With CBS Paramount to Acquire Rights for Telefilms and Series Including 'Star Trek: Enterprise'"(Press release). Sci Fi Channel. August 2, 2006.Retrieved2017-12-15.
- ^"Wolf Lake: Additional Bonus Material Announced"(Press release). TV Shows on DVD. October 8, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon October 11, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-10.
- ^"Wolf Lake - Rotten Tomatoes".www.rottentomatoes.com.Retrieved2023-11-06.
- ^Wertheimer, Ron (September 12, 2001)."TELEVISION REVIEW - A Nice Hometown Girl With Orange-Green Eyes".The New York Times.Retrieved2013-07-29.
- ^"Wolf Lake".Emmys.com.Retrieved2013-07-29.
- ^Adalian, Josef; Schneider, Michael (July 18, 2002)."Emmy's full of tiny tidbits".Variety.Retrieved2017-12-15.
External links
[edit]- 2000s American drama television series
- 2001 American television series debuts
- 2002 American television series endings
- American English-language television shows
- Television series by CBS Studios
- Television shows filmed in Vancouver
- Television shows set in Washington (state)
- Television about werewolves
- CBS television dramas