Superstition (TV series)

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Superstition
Genre
Drama
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
Southern Gothic
Supernatural fiction
Created by
ComposerJonathan Hartman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Joel Anderson Thompson
  • Laurence Andries
  • Barry Gordon
Producers
  • Mario Van Peebles
  • Barry Gordon
  • Mitchell Galin
Production locationAtlanta
CinematographyAnthony J. Rickert-Epstein
EditorErik C.Anderson
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
  • MVPTV
  • XLrator Media
Original release
NetworkSyfy
ReleaseOctober 20, 2017 (2017-10-20) –
January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)

Superstition is an American mystery-drama television series that was commissioned by Syfy with a 12-episode direct-to-series order in December 2016.[1] The show premiered on October 20, 2017,[2] with the series' first season concluding on January 18, 2018. On June 6, 2018, the series was cancelled after one season.[3]

Plot[edit]

The episodes revolve around the Hastings family who owns and directs a funeral home and the cemetery in the sleepy town of La Rochelle, Georgia. The basement of the family home provides space for the city morgue as well where Tilly, the medical examiner, works. Having long been hunters of the supernatural, the Hastings and Tilly make sure that Infernals don't wreak havoc among the human populace.

Things start to unravel when Friday the 13th arrives, with the appearance of the Hastings' oldest son who left the family sixteen years ago. Supernatural forces begin descending upon the town, with Calvin and his family doing their best to protect everyone.

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

  • Mario Van Peebles as Isaac Hastings[4]
  • Robinne Lee as Bea Hastings[4]
  • Brad James as Calvin Hastings,[4] Bea and Isaac's oldest son
  • Demetria McKinney as May Westbrook,[4] the Chief of Police
  • Morgana Van Peebles as Garvey Westbrook,[4] May's 16-year-old daughter
  • Tatiana Lia Zappardino as Tilly,[4] the medical examiner and researcher of all things supernatural for the Hastings

Recurring[edit]

  • W. Earl Brown as The Dredge,[5][6] the powerful entity out to destroy the Hastings
  • T. C. Carter as Russ,[6] Garvey's boyfriend
  • Jasmine Guy as Aunt Nancy, an unlikely ally to the Hastings family
  • David E. Collier as Dr. Kim, a doctor who is later possessed by The Dredge
  • Nick Hagelin as Raymond Patla, the naive yet harmless police deputy
  • Joaquin Montes as James, a close friend of Isaac's from olden days
  • Myles Truitt as Arlo, the Hastings' youngest son who died, but reappears in hallucinations

Episodes[edit]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Mario Van PeeblesJoel Anderson Thompson & Mario Van PeeblesOctober 20, 2017 (2017-10-20)0.45[7]
As Friday the 13th approaches, the Hastings couple's oldest son, Calvin, returns home after sixteen years. Unwilling to immediately explain to his father his reasons for returning, Isaac is sceptical of his son's motivation for the family business.
2"The Dredge"Mario Van PeeblesLaurence AndriesOctober 27, 2017 (2017-10-27)0.33[8]
3"Half Truths & Half Breeds"Mario Van PeeblesBrusta Brown & John Mitchell ToddNovember 3, 2017 (2017-11-03)0.40[9]
4"Through the Looking Glass"Mario Van PeeblesTeresa HuangNovember 4, 2017 (2017-11-04)0.40[10]
5"Tangled Web"John HarrisonChristopher HollierNovember 17, 2017 (2017-11-17)0.35[11]
6"Dr. Dredge M.D"Mario Van PeeblesMario Van PeeblesDecember 1, 2017 (2017-12-01)0.25[12]
7"Echoes of My Mind"Mario Van PeeblesAndrea ThorntonDecember 14, 2017 (2017-12-14)0.20[13]
8"You're Not My Momma"Ernest FarinoBrusta Brown & John Mitchell ToddDecember 21, 2017 (2017-12-21)0.28[14]
9"Uncle Bubba"Mario Van PeeblesChristopher HollierDecember 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)0.28[15]
10"Green-on-Blue"Laurence AndriesLaurence AndriesJanuary 4, 2018 (2018-01-04)0.27[16]
11"Back to One"John HarrisonLaurence AndriesJanuary 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)0.48[17]
12"Resurrection"Mario Van PeeblesJoel Anderson ThompsonJanuary 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)0.32[18]

Broadcast and release[edit]

Netflix holds the international airing rights to Superstition.[citation needed] The series was released on Netflix in the UK and Canada on April 29, 2018.[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (December 6, 2016). "Syfy Orders 'Superstition' Series From Mario Van Peebles & XLrator Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  2. ^ Pedersen, Erik (August 25, 2017). "Syfy Sets Premiere Dates For New Series 'Happy!', 'Superstition' & 'Ghost Wars' Along With Returning Shows". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  3. ^ McLennan, Cindy (June 6, 2018). "Superstition: Syfy TV Show Cancelled; No Season Two". TVSeriesFinale. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Superstition Cast". Syfy. October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  5. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 31, 2017). "'Superstition': Syfy Drama From Mario Van Peebles, XLRator Sets Cast; Netflix Boards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Superstition Cast". TVGuide. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 23, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.20.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 30, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.27.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 31, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 6, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.3.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 13, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.10.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 20, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.17.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 4, 2017). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.1.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 5, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 15, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.14.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  14. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 22, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.21.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 29, 2017). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.28.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 5, 2018). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.4.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 12, 2018). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.11.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 19, 2018). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.18.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 20, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  19. ^ Munn, Patrick (March 21, 2018). "Netflix sets UK premiere date for 'Superstition'". TVWise. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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