Steve Haugen

Steve Haugen’s name might not be splashed across billboards, but you’ve definitely stumbled into worlds he’s helped bring to life. He’s one of those behind-the-scenes wizards whose fingerprints are all over shows like Krypton (2018), Star Trek: Short Treks (2018), and Sleepy Hollow (2013). If you’ve ever binge-watched those late-night sci-fi marathons, odds are, you’ve seen his work and didn’t even clock it. With Krypton, he dove headfirst into the Superman mythos, helping craft a version of Krypton that actually felt lived-in—dusty, gritty, way more than just some shiny alien planet. The show’s got this whole doomed grandeur vibe, and you can almost feel Haugen’s influence in the way the world feels both ancient and futuristic all at once. It’s not just about the capes and laser guns; it’s about the details that make the story stick. Then you’ve got Star Trek: Short Treks, where he helped inject some fresh life into the decades-old universe. These short episodes are tight, punchy, and full of that classic Trek mix of curiosity and weirdness. There’s a certain magic in making each mini-story feel important, and Haugen’s knack for atmosphere and pacing comes through loud and clear. Sleepy Hollow? Total genre mashup—supernatural, history, action, you name it. Haugen helped keep things creepy but never cheesy, which, let’s be real, is a tough balance. All told, his career’s kind of a testament to how the right hands can make even the wildest stories feel real.