Spooksville (TV series)

Spooksville is a live-action television series based on the book series of the same name by Christopher Pike. It premiered on October 26, 2013, on Hub Network (later Discovery Family) in the United States and on YTV in Canada. The series ran for one season consisting of 22 episodes.

Synopsis:

The series follows Adam Freeman, a new kid in the mysterious town of Springville, who quickly discovers that the town is actually called Spooksville, and is a haven for supernatural creatures and phenomena. Along with his friends Sally Wilcox and Watch Waverly, Adam becomes the town's protector, facing various monsters, ghosts, and other strange occurrences that threaten Spooksville and its residents. Each episode typically features a self-contained story dealing with a specific supernatural threat, often drawing inspiration from the original book series.

Characters:

• Adam Freeman: The protagonist and newcomer to Spooksville, who possesses a natural curiosity and a knack for solving mysteries.
• Sally Wilcox: Adam's intelligent and resourceful friend, who often provides logical explanations and solutions to the supernatural events.
• Watch Waverly: A quirky and often eccentric friend of Adam and Sally, who possesses a vast knowledge of Spooksville's history and legends.
• Ann Templeton: The enigmatic mayor of Spooksville, who knows more about the town's supernatural secrets than she lets on.

Production:

The series was produced by Front Street Pictures and Jane Start Entertainment, with Christopher Pike serving as a consulting producer. The filming locations were primarily in British Columbia, Canada.

Reception:

Spooksville generally received mixed reviews. While praised for its family-friendly approach to the horror genre and its faithfulness to the source material, it was also criticized for its sometimes predictable plots and special effects. Despite this, the series developed a dedicated following among fans of the Spooksville book series and younger viewers.

Availability:

After its initial run on Hub Network and YTV, Spooksville has been available for streaming and on-demand viewing through various platforms, depending on region and licensing agreements. Its availability may vary over time.