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Candle Cove – Channel Zero

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Children's TV is usually wholesome entertainment that can be enjoyed by the whole family, but child psychologist Mike Painter thinks there's one show in particular -- "Candle Cove" -- that might not have been so innocent. No one seems to remember the 1980s show except for Mike, and he has ever-growing suspicions that it might have played a role in a series of nightmarish events from his childhood, including the disappearance of his twin brother in the summer of 1988. When he returns home to investigate what happened all those years ago, Mike finds out that it -- whatever it was -- may be happening again.
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Channel Zero — Candle Cove

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Creepy, unsettling, and refreshingly unique, Channel Zero: Candle Cove draws on easily relatable childhood fears while peeling back layers of spine-tingling mystery.

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Aja Romano Vox 11/14/2016
Brimming with Stephen King tropes and a bleak version of late-'80s nostalgia, the new horror anthology series is tailor-made for fans of Stranger Things clamoring for a new, darker fix. Go to Full Review
Lenika Cruz The Atlantic 10/26/2016
Channel Zero: Candle Cove is faithful to creepypasta in the way that matters most: by recognizing that children can experience fear that's as complex, terrifying, and real as anything felt by adults. Go to Full Review
Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture 10/12/2016
Once it gets going, Channel Zero: Candle Cove smartly peels back additional layers of its central mystery so that the audience won't be satisfied until they finally get to the core of what really happened in Iron Hill all those years ago. Go to Full Review
Nick Venable CinemaBlend 12/03/2018
It's even more disturbing if you have kids...and a guy in your backyard wearing a skeleton costume. Go to Full Review
Ian Sandwell Digital Spy 12/03/2018
We're not sure we've ever seen anything like the tooth child in Candle Cove, and it has haunted our dreams ever since. Go to Full Review
Funmi Sunmonu Add This To Your List 08/28/2018
Season one is okay to miss. Visually it's done really well... but I need stuff to move and I was just sitting there staring at the TV just wondering when things were going to happen. Go to Full Review
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Ricardo d Apr 12 Eu sinceramente não me conectei a esta temporada. Não acho nada especial no roteiro, também na direção que parece bem primária. A edição possui recortes que deixam lacunas temporais que nunca foram explicados, os personagens não tem tempo de mostrarem suas camadas, por exemplo, por que o xerife some do nada, ou porque toda essa raiva da esposa, ou qual o sentimento da mãe pelos gêmeos. O fim deixa essas pontas soltas, as visões que tinham não possui sentido. O que tem de bom é o design da maquiagem e os monstros. Muito criativos, mas deslocados num roteiro sem sentido. See more Jacob B Mar 5 One the most chillingly effective shows on television. A great cast (headed by the incredible Fiona Shaw) bring to life a ghost story/murder mystery set in a small town that, of course, harbors dark secrets; a la Stephen King at his very early best. With its ability to evoke the 1980s without a gigantic budget, and its low key but effectively terrifying story telling, the creators of the overblown “Stranger Things” or the horrid “American Horror Story” should take note. This is how to do it. See more Stoner J @Stoner 10/02/2023 Unbelievable how this show got cancelled after 4 amazing seasons. If syfy had advertised there might have been more viewers but it fell by the wayside. This is the all time best horror anthology, particularly season 2 the no-end house but the rest all amazing also. There's some frustrating lack of dialogue in this season , well, solely by the two characters of the main family, the painter son and mom, which is the only reason it's not a perfect score but super smart, creepy and just interesting man! See more prawnda s 07/16/2023 this season has a lot going for it, but it drops the reveal halfway through episode 1 and then acts like the finale was going to be a surprise. it's also just very repetitive and can be pretty boring, similar to all of the rest of this series. See more Toms c 06/11/2023 A little weird, which I liked. Develops into something even better. Excellent, definitely recommend. See more Chloe M 01/14/2023 Not bad, gives a cool fuller story to the candle cove creepypasta. the tooth guy made me very uncomfortable though and it was kinda slow paced See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 11, 2016 You Have to Go Inside Child psychologist Mike Painter investigates the 1988 murders of several children, including his twin brother, which may involve a children's TV show that has started airing again. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 15, 2016 I'll Hold Your Hand Marla agrees to help Mike investigate the murders; Marla is horrified to learn a secret about what happened in 1988 that's been hidden since that time. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2016 Want to See Something Cool? Mike must convince Gary that Candle Cove is behind the murders before he takes justice into his own hands; Marla, Jessica, and Amy frantically search for Mike before it's too late. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 1, 2016 A Strange Vessel Mike's daughter Lily mysteriously arrives in Iron Hill, leading to more information about the murders of 1988; Mike and Jessica take drastic measures to heal the past and protect Lily from Candle Cove. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 8, 2016 Guest of Honor Mike and Amy learn that the creator of Candle Cove isn't who they think he is; a brutal crime shocks the Iron Hill police force. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 15, 2016 Welcome Home After Lily is taken by Candle Cove, Mike puts himself in danger to save his daughter and confront his tormentor; Marla faces an impossible choice. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Nick Antosca, Max Landis
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 11, 2016