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The **first and final season** of ***Harlan Coben's Shelter*** was announced on April 19, 2021, and was ordered to series on March 15, 2022. Production on the pilot began on August 16, 2021 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and concluded that year. Filming on the series commenced on August 17, 2022, and concluded on November 30, 2022. The eight-episode season premiered on August 18, 2023 on Prime Video, with new episodes available each Friday, through the season finale on September 22. Episodes premiere a day early on Thursdays, before the premiere on Friday.

On November 21, 2023, Prime Video cancelled the series.

## Premise

“Harlan Coben’s Shelter” follows the story of Mickey Bolitar after the sudden death of his father leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community.

## Cast and characters

### Main Cast

* Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar
* Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar
* Adrian Greensmith as Spoon Spindell
* Abby Corrigan as Ema Winslow
* Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell
* Brian Altemus as Troy Taylor

### Recurring Cast

* Tovah Feldshuh as Bat Lady, who is described as a wraith-like recluse who gives Mickey an ominous disturbing piece of news.
* Didi Conn as Mrs. Friedman, a sweet, quick-witted history teacher at Kasselton High School whose past is more complex than she lets on.
* Missi Pyle as Hannah Taylor, Troy’s mom, was Shira’s best friend in high school, but is now married to Shira’s high school boyfriend, Sheriff Ken Taylor. This chic woman appears to have the perfect life, but of course, nothing is as it seems.
* Hunter Emery as Sunglasses Man, Bat Lady’s mysterious right-hand man, with a lethal presence.
* Antonio Cipriano as Buck Renna, a cocky high school basketball player/theater boy. With the brain of an ostrich and the voice of an angel, he is Troy’s best friend, and frequent tormenter of Mickey, Spoon, and Ema.
* Peter Riegert as Allen Bolitar, Mickey’s beloved grandfather, “Pops,” and the effervescent father of Shira. The nostalgia of being back in his family home triggers a wave of grief for his son, Brad.
* Adrienne Barbeau as Ellen Bolitar, Mickey’s fun-loving grandma and Shira’s mother. Her passive-aggressive remarks about her daughter’s personal life can be overbearing. Cunning and intuitive, she can identify concealed animosity and deflect tension. Ellen has found it difficult to discuss her grief over her late son.
* Stephanie March as Angelica Wyatt, an acclaimed stage-and-screen actor who is the benefactor of Kasselton High’s art program through a nonprofit organization.
* Kristoffer Polaha as Brad Bolitar, Mickey’s father and Shira’s brother. Well-traveled, smart, and charismatic, Brad is an ideal father to father Mickey—but he’s concealing a secret life to protect his son.
* Samantha Bugliaro as Ashley Kent, who, along with Mickey, is a new student at Kasselton High with a secret darker and more sinister than Mickey or his friends could ever imagine.
* Narci Regina as Kitty Bolitar, Mickey’s mother. Despite how smart and insightful she is, Kitty faces internal struggles, some of which may present a challenge to her when it comes to helping her beloved son.
* Alexa Mareka as Whitney Renna, who was known as Buck’s weird and artsy twin sister until gaining status as a social media star with her makeup skills. She takes an interest in Ema.
* Manuel Uriza as Octoface, who was given the name because of the large Octopus tattoo on his face, this terrifying man always seems to show up when there’s trouble.
* Lee Aaron Rosen as Chief Ken Taylor, the local police chief in Kasselton and Troy’s dad, Ken appears to be determined to bust Mickey for something (anything). He still holds a torch for his high school girlfriend, Shira.
* Gary Lee Mahmoud
* Geoffrey Cantor as Mr. V

### Guest Cast

* Taso Mikroulis as Young Billy Shakes
* Nancy De Mayo as Babs Barrios
* David Manuele

## Trivia

* Edward Ornelas, Christina Choe, Deborah Kampmeier and Patricia Cardoso are directors for the first season.

## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date, Debuts First-Look Image for Thriller Series ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 First day shooting our new series #Shelter in New Jersey! #MickeyBolitar
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 That’s a wrap on #Shelter Season 1 for @PrimeVideo. Pic on the left is Day One in Sea Bright NJ. Pic on right is last day at Livingston High. Grateful to this cast and crew and can’t wait for you to see it.
4. ↑ Amazon Studios Orders YA Pilot Based on Harlan Coben Novel ‘Shelter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
5. ↑ ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ YA Drama Starring Jaden Michael Picked Up To Series For Prime Video
6. ↑ Harlan Coben’s Shelter (Pilot)
7. ↑ ‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’, ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ & ‘With Love’ Canceled At Amazon
8. ↑ ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’: Tovah Feldshuh To Recur In Jaden Michael-Led Prime Video Series
9. ↑ ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ Adds Missi Pyle, Stephanie March, Adrienne Barbeau, Peter Riegert, Manuel Uriza & More To Cast
10. ↑ GARY LEE MAHMOUD
11. ↑ GEOFFREY CANTOR - AEA, - SAG-AFTRA
12. ↑ TASO MIKROULIS
13. ↑ NANCY DE MAYO
14. ↑ DAVID MANUELE - SAG-AFTRA
15. ↑ Harlan Coben's Shelter - Credits