Harlan Coben's Shelter

For the novel, see Shelter (novel).

Harlan Coben's Shelter
Promotional poster
Genre
Based onShelter
by Harlan Coben
Developed by
  • Harlan Coben
  • Charlotte Coben[1]
ShowrunnerHarlan Coben
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Erik Barmack
  • Rola Bauer
  • Patricia Cardoso
  • Harlan Coben
  • Allen MacDonald
  • Edward Ornelas
ProducerCharlotte Coben
Cinematography
  • John B. Aronson
  • Sarah Cawley
Editors
  • Sean Cusack
  • Guillermo de la Cal
Running time45–57 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseAugust 18 (2023-08-18) –
September 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)

Harlan Coben's Shelter is an American mystery drama television series starring Jaden Michael, Constance Zimmer, Abby Corrigan, and Adrian Greensmith. It is based on the 2011 young adult novel Shelter by Harlan Coben. The series was released on Amazon Prime Video on August 18, 2023. In November 2023, the series was canceled after one season.

Synopsis

After his father's sudden death, Mickey Bolitar starts a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey, where he becomes entangled in the mysterious disappearance of Ashley Kent, a student at his school, leading him to discover a dark underworld in the quiet suburban community.[2][3]

Cast

Main

  • Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar
  • Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar
  • Adrian Greensmith as Arthur Jean "Spoon" Spindell, Jr.[4]
  • Abby Corrigan as Emma "Ema" Winslow[5]
  • Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell
  • Brian Altemus as Troy Taylor

Recurring

Guest

  • Hunter Emery as Sunglasses Man
  • Dustin Charles as Arthur Jean Spindell, Sr.[4][11]
  • Sophia Adler as Candy

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [12]
1"Pilot"Patricia CardosoTeleplay by : Harlan Coben & Charlotte Coben and Ed DecterAugust 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
2"Catch Me If U Can"Edward OrnelasTeleplay by : Charlotte CobenAugust 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
3"The Dirt Locker"Christina ChoeNicki RennaAugust 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
4"Phantom Threads"Christina ChoeCharlotte CobenAugust 25, 2023 (2023-08-25)
5"See Me Feel Me Touch Me Heal Me"Deborah KampmeierAlfredo Barrios JrSeptember 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)
6"Candy's Room"Deborah KampmeierAllen MacDonaldSeptember 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
7"Sweet Dreams Are Made of This"Edward OrnelasAlfredo Barrios Jr & Nicki RennaSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)
8"Found"Edward OrnelasHarlan Coben & Charlotte CobenSeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)

Production

On April 19, 2021, it was reported that Amazon Studios had ordered a pilot episode based on Harlan Coben's young adult novel Shelter, the first in his Mickey Bolitar trilogy, and that MGM had acquired the rights to all the books in the series. It was also reported that Ed Decter would serve as showrunner.[13][14]

On September 23, 2021, it was announced that Jaden Michael had been cast in the lead role.[15] It was also announced that Decter had exited the series, and that Coben would now be serving as showrunner.[15] On October 5, 2021, it was announced that Constance Zimmer had joined the cast as Shira Bolitar, Mickey's aunt.[16] On October 27, 2021, it was announced that Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan, and Sage Linder had been added to the cast.[17] The pilot episode was written by Harlan Coben and Charlotte Coben and directed by Patricia Cardoso. It wrapped filming in New Jersey at the end of 2021.[18]

On March 15, 2022, it was announced that Shelter had been given a series order by Amazon Studios, to be produced alongside MGM International Television Productions.[18] The series was filmed mostly in Kearny, New Jersey, in the summer and fall of 2022.[14] Harlan Coben and Allen MacDonald are co-showrunners and executive producers, and the series is also executive produced by Edward Ornelas, Erik Barmack, and Patricia Cardoso, with Charlotte Coben as producer.[2]

On November 21, 2023, it was reported that the series had been canceled after one season.[19]

Release

The first episode was screened at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 16, 2023.[2] The first three episodes of the series were released on Prime Video on August 18, 2023, with new episodes each Friday through the season finale on September 22, 2023.[2]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Harlan Coben's Shelter has an approval rating of 88% based on 25 reviews, with an average rating of 6.5 out of 10. The website's general consensus reads, "Carrying off a mature mystery with a light touch, Shelter is an absorbing and spry adaptation of Harlan Coben's work."[20] Metacritic calculated an average of 65 out of 100 based on 13 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[21]

References

  1. ^ "Harlan Coben's Shelter". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Barraclough, Leo (June 15, 2023). "Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date, Debuts First-Look Image for Thriller Series 'Harlan Coben's Shelter'". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Govert, Anna (August 3, 2023). "Watch the Mystery Begin to Unfold in First Clip from Harlan Coben's Shelter". Paste. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Pilot". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 1. August 18, 2023. Prime Video. And I, Arthur Jean Spindell, have been assigned to escort you[...]
  5. ^ "Phantom Threads". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 4. August 25, 2023. Prime Video. Did Emma not tell you that we were the ones who gave her the name Ema?
  6. ^ "Phantom Threads". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 4. August 25, 2023. Prime Video. Hello, Martha.
  7. ^ "See Me Feel Me Touch Me Heal Me". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 5. September 1, 2023. Prime Video. Okay, it says that the car is registered here to Antoine Lemaire, which I'm guessing is Octoface's name.
  8. ^ a b "Catch Me If U Can". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 2. August 18, 2023. Prime Video.
  9. ^ "The Dirt Locker". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 3. August 25, 2023. Prime Video. You're Lizzy Sobek.
  10. ^ "Phantom Threads". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 4. August 25, 2023. Prime Video. Murder is still murder, Elizabeth, no matter how you wrap it up.
  11. ^ "Catch Me If U Can". Harlan Coben's Shelter. Season 1. Episode 4. August 18, 2023. Prime Video. Okay, um... that's my dad.
  12. ^ "Shows A-Z - Harlan Coben's Shelter on amazon". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  13. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 19, 2021). "Amazon Studios Orders YA Pilot Based on Harlan Coben Novel 'Shelter'". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Kuperinsky, Amy (June 14, 2022). "Harlan Coben's 'Shelter' series filming in N.J., hiring locals for story of Jersey teen detective Mickey Bolitar". NJ.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 23, 2021). "Harlan Coben Amazon Studios YA Pilot 'Shelter' Casts Jaden Michael in Lead Role". Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  16. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 5, 2021). "Constance Zimmer Boards 'Shelter' YA Pilot at Amazon". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  17. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 27, 2021). "Amazon YA Pilot 'Shelter' Adds Three to Cast". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2022). "'Harlan Coben's Shelter' YA Drama Starring Jaden Michael Picked Up To Series For Prime Video". Deadline. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  19. ^ Franken, Claire (November 21, 2023). "Amazon Cancels 3 Series, Including The Horror of Dolores Roach". TVLine. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  20. ^ "Harlan Coben's Shelter: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  21. ^ "Harlan Coben's Shelter: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2023.