June 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

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It's getting hot out there and it looks like it will on the screen too! With June just around the corner it's time to look at the sizzling and scary shows hitting out small screens this summer. We also have a bit of a bittersweet turn this summer with several of our cancelled shows have being 'burned off' with there remaining unaired episodes coming to us this month including both Cult and 666 Park Avenue.

But let's look at the sweet before the sour; summer means the return of fan favourites from Teen Wolf to True Blood as well as series premieres like Under the Dome. If non-fiction is your thing, we have a new season of Paranormal Witness as well as the new competition/game show Exit. It's a little bit of everything this June!

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Teen Wolf ~ Season 3 Premiere
Monday June 3, 2013 at 10pm on MuchMusic

Genre: Paranormal/Werewolves

Summer means Teen Wolf to me. It only started 2 years ago back in 2011, but I loved it then and looked forward to Season 2 immensely in 2012. The show it mysterious, crazy, funny and even manages some sweet romance in along with the awkward coming-of-age and coming-of-werewolf-ness. The show is so zany and mysterious, I found it hard to get details on the season without getting spoilers and I don't want to accidentally find out anything on this one. If you want to go into potential spoiler-land, you can check out this description of Teen Wolf Season 3.

Teen Wolf is an American show that's a werewolf-centric supernatural drama based on the 1985 film of the same name. The cast of season 3 includes series regulars Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Dylan O'Brien, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden plus a few new faces. Season 3 will be 24 episodes (up from season 1 and 2 orders of 12-episodes), however I suspect we will get 12 episodes in Summer 2013 and the rest at a later time (mostly speculation derived from the back that in iTunes you can buy a seasons pass for "Part I" of Season 3 for the same amount as previous seasons). Either way, I'm happy we will be seen LOTS of Teen Wolf!

Find out more about Teen Wolf at Much Music.com.



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Paranormal Witness ~ Season 3 Premiere
Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 10pm ET on Space

Genre: Non-Fiction Paranormal

I was a late-comer to loving Paranormal Witness. When it first debuted it felt a little shlocky to me and a little to in the vein of Unsolved Mysteries. BUT, in Season 2 that all changed it and it became one of my favourite shows to watch every week with the spooky story, chilling reenactment and the bravery of the witnesses to shared their first hand accounts of the paranormal. The show is also very respectful of the experiences, which also really won me over and now I'm really looking forward to more.

Here is what we can look forward to in Season 3 of Paranormal Witness: "Mixing first-hand testimony with dramatic re-enactments, PARANORMAL WITNESS recreates uncanny experiences that defy explanation. In the season premiere, “The Long Island Terror,” a firefighter’s widow unwittingly buys the former home of devil-worshippers, and does battle with a demon to save her daughters’ lives."

If you are a fan of the show and want to get updates from people whose stories have been shared in previous seasons, SyFy has a "Life After Paranormals" section on their website with a fair number of updates. I love that they've included this so we can see how people are doing and get even more about their experiences.

The episode order for season 3 of Paranormal Witness is a whopping 20 episodes (up from 12 in Season 2 and 6 in Season 1); which means we could easily be scared throughout the entire summer!

See more about Paranormal Witness at Space.ca.



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Being Human UK ~ Season 5 Premiere
Saturday June 8, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

Genre: Paranormal

I'm thrilled to hear we will be getting the fifth and final season of Being Human (UK) this summer. It feels like it's been so long since I was up in arms about Season 4 that I think I've finally mellowed out (and that season was good, I just... had quite a reaction to it). It's been a really long and emotional journey through the seasons over the years, and although I'll be sad to see it go I am very happy we will see how it will end.

Here is a little be about how the fifth and final season of Being Human (UK) begins: "In the premiere episode, “The Trinity,” when Tom (Socha) and Alex (Bracken) decide to set him free, Hal’s (Molony) wracked by uncertainty…can he control his bloodlust? Things also get complicated with the return of Mr. Rook (Steven Robertson, LUTHER), the shady figure whose government department protects the world from supernaturals. Having been fired from the café, Hal and Tom find new employment at the Barry Grand Hotel, home to poisonous pensioner Captain Hatch (Phil Davis, Fast Girls). Unknown to the trio, his decrepit exterior hides an ancient evil that threatens not only their friendship but also the entire world."

Being Human (UK) is a British supernatural drama and it's fifth and final season (series) will have 6 episodes.

See more about Being Human (UK) at Space.ca.



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True Blood ~ Season 6
Sunday June 16, 2013 at 9pm ET/MT on HBOCanada

Genre: Paranormal/Vampires

Easily one of the most popular, racy, crazy and loved of the vampire shows out there, this series looks like it will still be delivering the goods again and again. I'm a few seasons behind on True Blood, and it's one that feels so much more fun to be spoiler-free so I'm not going to include a season description here but you can read one over at the HBO Canada website.

True Blood is an American series based on the The Southern Vampire Mysteries novels by Charlaine Harris. Season 6 will have 10 episodes (down from it's usual 12), and stars series regulars Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley and Alexander Skarsgård.

See more about True Blood at HBO Canada.



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EXIT host Curt Doussett

Exit ~ Series Premiere
Wednesday June 12, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

Genre: Non-Fiction/Competition

Although not paranormal, this show sounds like it gets the brain going and is challenging to boot! I think I'll be checking Exit out.

Here is a series description of Exit: "In each episode of EXIT, four teams of two contestants battle to escape a series of four rooms which are each more challenging than the last. The winning team must beat the clock while solving rapid-fire brain games and navigating a bevy of terrifyingly entertaining puzzles in order to be the only team to truly exit and win the $10,000 prize."

Exit is an American game show hosted by Curt Doussett and it's premiere season is scheduled for 6 episode. Exit is based on the Japanese show "Dero!".

See more about at Exit at the shows official website.



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Under the Dome ~ Series Premiere
Monday June 24, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on Global

Genre: Science Fiction

A new science fiction show in the summer? I'm thrilled! Especially as we lost Alphas from the roster and this one is based on a Stephen King novel that's the size of a small town! How could they fit it into 13 eps and a bubble? Less than a month until we find out how!

Here is a description of Under the Dome:"Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel, Under the Dome is the story of a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome."

Under the Dome is an American science fiction series based on the novel Under the Dome by Stephen King. The premiere season scheduled for 13 episodes and the cast includes Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Colin Ford, Natalie Martinez, Alexander Koch, Britt Robertson, Nicholas Strong, Jolene Purdy, Aisha Hinds and Dean Norris.

See more about at Under the Dome at GlobalTV.com.



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Cancelled Shows Finishing Their Freshman Run

The 2012-2013 TV season had many casualties, and most of them had abrupt stops during the year and if you are curious to our thoughts you can check out the latest episode of Hexed for our 2012-13 Scorecard. Although it's sad to see them go, it is nice that we will get to see how many of them ended in the summer burn-off's listed below.

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Zero Hour ~Remaining Episodes begin:
Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8pm on ABC

The conspiracy thriller of Zero Hour didn't quite work for me, as it seemed to fall into a pattern after just 2 episodes as well as swaying in a very religious direction. But I'm really glad the remaining episodes will air, and I hope they give some interest and closure to the story.

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666 Park Avenue~ Remaining 4 Episodes begin:
Saturday June 22, 2013 at 9pm on ABC

666 Park Avenue was a slow-burn and a bit of a sleeper hit, it took me a fair amount of episodes to get hooked but once I was, I really was. It's been a long time since they cliff-hangered us, but I'm thrilled to see the final 4 episodes will air and I will definitely be tuning in!



Cult ~ Remaining episodes begin:
Friday June 28, 2013 on The CW from 8pm - 10pm (2 hour block)

Cult being cancelled was the biggest disappointment for me this year. I'll admit to being wary of it in the first few minutes of the very first episode, but when I realized they were *suppose* to be a bit out there I was totally hooked. The crazy-meta references, great cast (Matt Davis and Robert Knepper totally rocked the house) and bizarre, rabbit-hole(s) story line always left me wanting more. I'm thrilled The CW will be airing the final episodes of the season, and I hope a Canadian broadcaster does as well! I'll keep ya posted.

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Do No Harm ~ Remaining episodes begin:
Saturday June 29, 2013 at 10pm on NBC

Do No Harm will probably be known for the quickest cancellation of the year. I had to really work to see both episodes that air, and although this Jekyll and Hyde story was easily the most disturbing of the cancelled shows it has some great acting and phenomenal tension.

That's it for June! I'll update the post if any new shows pop up. Be sure to check out Ep 134 of Hexed where Suzie and I do our 2012-13 TV Scorecard for new shows that hit the small screen.

Paranormal Pick of the Week: Orphan Black Series Premiere

I'm so excited after waiting and waiting and waiting we will finally get to see the series premiere of Orphan Black, a science fiction series with a mysterious (and possibly conspiracy) edge which begins airing this Saturday March 30, 2013 on Space. It's a shoe-in by a landslide for this weeks Paranormal Pick of the Week.

Orphan Black ~ Series Premiere
Saturday March 30, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

We've been keeping tabs on Orphan Black since the series since it was first announced in fall 2012, as it has a fascinating premise and awesome casting made it a perfect selection to chat about there at Hexed.; Here is the scoop on the show from a media release:

"What happens when one day you realize you’re not alone, and there are  people out there who look just like you? SPACE announced today that its  highly anticipated new Original Series ORPHAN BLACK will premiere  Saturday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET, following the return of SPACE’s #1  series, and fan favourite, DOCTOR WHO at 8 p.m. ET. Produced by Temple  Street Productions for SPACE and BBC America, the gripping new 10  episode drama ORPHAN BLACK stars Tatiana Maslany (Cas & Dylan,  Picture Day) in the lead role of Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose  life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide of a woman who  looks just like her. Sarah assumes the dead woman’s identity, her  boyfriend, and her bank account. But instead of solving all her  problems, the street smart chameleon is thrust headlong into a  kaleidoscopic mystery. Sarah makes the dizzying discovery that she and  Beth, the dead woman, are clones…but are they the only ones? Sarah  quickly finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy,  racing to find answers."

See more about Orphan Black at Space.

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Also Awesome:

• Doctor Who - Season 7 Returns Saturday March 30, 2013 on Space, this one feels more like a new start to me but it's apparently a continuation. Here are more of the details about the 8 episodes to round out Season 7: "The Doctor is back in a fantastic adventure written by the show’s lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat. The episode - the first in a run of 8 - is directed by Colm McCarthy whose previous credits include Hustle, Spooks and Endeavour. See more about Doctor Who at Space.ca.
• Revolution Season 1 Returns Monday March 25, 2013 on CityTV. The ratings for Revolution where definitely on the impressive side of things for this post apocalyptic/flashback heavy action/revolutionary series starring Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke and Giancarlo Esposito. If you've been anxiously awaiting, than you'll be very happy to see the show coming back tonight! See more about Revolution at CityTV.com
• Game of Thrones Season 3 Premiere Sunday March 31, 2013 on HBO Canada; this fantasy series based on the George R.R. Martin series has really taken people by storm. I'm way behind on this one. WAY BEHIND. I would love to catch up. And for those caught up I'm srue they will be tuning inot to see how the story continues to unfold. See more about Game of Thrones at HBO Canada.

Above: The Cast of Revolution

March 2013 Paranormal TV New and Returning Air Dates

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March brings us 3 new series and 3+ returning series, which I think is quite fitting for the third month of the year, and almost all are going crazy with the 3's in there start dates: Vikings (03.03.13), Game of Thrones Season 3 (03.03.13) and both Orphan Black and Doctor Who start on 03.30.13! This month also has us seeing the debut of The Bates Motel, a prequel series to Psycho (anyone who hasn't see Psycho be care of the series description below). Last up, but certainly not least is the highly anticipated return of Grimm and it's been *way* too long since we've had new episodes I can't wait to see a new ep!

I'm very amazed we have such an amazing array of shows to enjoy this month, I don't know about you but my schedule is getting extremely full of awesome TV.

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Vikings ~ Series Premiere
Sunday March 3, 2013 on History

Genre: Historical/Action
Cast: Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, George Blagden, Jessalyn Gilsig, Clive Stranden, Katheryn Winnick and Gabriel Byrne

Here is the series premise: "Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated by the policies of Earl Haraldson, his local chieftain who sends his Viking raiders east to the Baltic states and Russia, whose residents are as poor as the Norsemen. Ragnar wants to head west, across the ocean, to discover new civilizations. With assistance from his friend, Floki, Ragnar builds a faster, sleeker, fleet of boats to help him make it to the western world. Through the years Ragnar, who claims to be a direct descendant of the god Odin, continues to struggle with Earl until the two face each other in a final battle for supremacy."

See more about Vikings at History.ca and History.com



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Grimm - Season 2 Returns
Friday March 8, 2013 on CTV
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Sunday March 10, 2013 on Space

Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy

If you are unfamiliar with this fantastic series, here is a description: "Nick Burkhardt thought he prepared himself for the realities of working as a homicide detective until he started seeing things he couldn't quite explain.

When his ailing Aunt Marie arrives, Nick's life turns upside down when she reveals they are descendants of an elite group of hunters, also known as "Grimms," who fight to keep the balance of humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world.

As Nick digs deeper into her past, he realizes that he will have to shoulder the responsibility of his ancestors and contend with a larger-than-life mythology of the Brothers Grimm that is now all too real."

See more about Grimm at CTV.



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Bates Motel ~ Series Premiere
Monday March 18, 2013 on A and E

Genre: Horror/Thriller

**description includes spoilers for the film Psycho**

Description: '“Bates Motel,” serves as a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film, “Psycho,” and promises to give viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ psyche unravels through his teenage years.

Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn first hand just how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is and how she helped forge the most famous serial killer of them all.

“Bates Motel” is produced by Universal Television for A&E Network. Carlton Cuse ("Lost") and Kerry Ehrin ("Friday Night Lights") serve as executive producers for Carlton Cuse Productions.'


Bates Motel Stars: Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Mike Vogel, Nestor Carbonell, Max Theiriot, Keegan Connor Tracy, Nicola Peltz and Olivia Cooke.

See more at the Bates Motel website



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Revolution ~ Season 1 Returns
Monday March 25, 2013 on CityTV

Genre: Science Fiction/Post Apocalyptic

This one didn't quite stick with me but I know the ratings have held very strong in the post apocalyptic/flashback heavy action/revolutionary series starring Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke and Giancarlo Esposito. It's not too long to wait for new episodes which return this month.

See more about Revolution at CityTV.com



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Orphan Black ~ Series Premiere
Saturday March 30, 2013 at 9pm ET on Space

Genre: Science Fiction
 
We've been keeping tabs on Orphan Black since the series since it was first announced in fall 2012, as it has a fascinating premise and awesome casting made it a perfect selection to chat about there at Hexed. Here is the scoop on the show from a media release:

"What happens when one day you realize you’re not alone, and there are people out there who look just like you? SPACE announced today that its highly anticipated new Original Series ORPHAN BLACK will premiere Saturday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET, following the return of SPACE’s #1 series, and fan favourite, DOCTOR WHO at 8 p.m. ET. Produced by Temple Street Productions for SPACE and BBC America, the gripping new 10 episode drama ORPHAN BLACK stars Tatiana Maslany (Cas & Dylan, Picture Day) in the lead role of Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose life changes dramatically after witnessing the suicide of a woman who looks just like her. Sarah assumes the dead woman’s identity, her boyfriend, and her bank account. But instead of solving all her problems, the street smart chameleon is thrust headlong into a kaleidoscopic mystery. Sarah makes the dizzying discovery that she and Beth, the dead woman, are clones…but are they the only ones? Sarah quickly finds herself caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, racing to find answers."

See more about Orphan Black at Space.



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Doctor Who ~ Season 7 Returns
Saturday March 30, 2013 on Space

Genre: Science Fiction

Doctor Who returns with 8 episodes to round out Season 7 on Space, and it looks like the show has a few suprizes in store!

Here are more details on the return of Doctor Who: "The Doctor is back in a fantastic adventure written by the show’s lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat. The episode - the first in a run of 8 - is directed by Colm McCarthy whose previous credits include Hustle, Spooks and Endeavour.

Later adventures in the run include episodes written by Mark Gatiss (Victory of the Daleks, Night Terrors) and Neil Gaiman.

Steven Moffat has promised us that in terms of Doctor Who, 2013 will be a ‘tremendous’ year and we’ll be bringing you more about the forthcoming adventures soon. But if you can’t wait for the TARDIS to return on 30 March, you can take a brief look now at what’s in store for the Doctor, Clara and some familiar friends… and foes!"

See more about Doctor Who at Space.



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Game of Thrones ~ Seaseon 3 Premiere
Sunday March 31, 2013 on HBO Canada

Genre: Fantasy

Description: "Based on the bestselling book series by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones is an epic drama set in the grounded fantasy continent of Westeros, where ambitious men and women of both honor and ill-repute live in a land where summers and winters can last years. Season 2 is based on Martin's second novel in the series, "A Clash of Kings," and plays out against the backdrop of a fast-approaching winter – the season of the white raven. In Kings Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. There's Robb Stark, son of the slain Lord of Winterfell Ned Stark, who seeks autonomy in the north and has taken Cersei's brother Jaime prisoner in battle; Daenerys Targaryen, looking to shore up her depleted power in the east through three newborn dragons; Stannis Baratheon, brother of the late king Robert, who rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack; Stannis' brother Renly, who has maintained his own claim since fleeing Kings Landing; and Theon Greyjoy, who was raised by the Starks, but whose blood ties in his native Iron Islands runs deep. In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildings outside the Wall, adding new perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night's Watch. With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, Season 2 of Game of Thrones promises to be a thrilling journey through a riveting, unforgettable fictional landscape."

See more about Game of Thrones at HBO Canada.



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Paranormal Pick of the Week: Lost Girl Season 2 Finale

All the fae-fans know what will be THE hot ticket this week:

Lost Girl Season 2 Finale
Sunday April 1, 2012 at 9pm EST (plus pre-show at 8pm!)

There are certainly opportunities to get your fae on to enjoy the fae-nile, including season finale party at The Firkin on King for those in Toronto (with some pretty amazing guests expected including Paul Amos who plays Vex!) and of course there is the Lost Girl Finale Pre-Show which will air on Showcase at 8pm EST (1 hour pre-finale!). I'm stoked for the finale as this season has been a ton of fun and they've transitioned well from 13 episodes in Season 1 to a whooping 22 episodes in season 2; I just can't believe it's gone so fast.

Any new to Hexed Lost Girl fans, check out our archives of podcasts & posts discussing Lost Girl here. We've talked about *every* episode.

Also awesome this week:

• Merlin Season 4 Finale (Saturday March 31, 2012 at 8pm EST on Space) I've quite enjoyed this season on Merlin and am looking forward to seeing where they go (or end up) with this finale. Lots of magic kicking around, and that's a good thing!
• Game of Thrones Season 2 Premiere (Sunday April 1, 2012 at 9pm EST on HBO Canada) I still haven't watched Season 1 of Game of Thrones yet, and that's only because I haven't read the book(s) yet. I like to do things in that order, but given it's been a year and I haven't maybe I should just dive in. But then again, I don't actually *have* HBO Canada at the moment. I'll get to it... one day but I know the super-fans out there are going to be super-excited this week!