Being Human

2009
7.8| 0h30m| TV-14| en| More Info
Released: 25 January 2009 Ended
Producted By: Touchpaper Television
Country: United States of America
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Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00hqlc4
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Deciding to turn over a new leaf, a group of friends who also happen to be vampires and werewolves move into a house together, only to find that it is haunted by ghosts of people who have been killed under mysterious circumstances. As they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures, their desire to be human bonds them.

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mrsbeverleyshackleton I've only made it in a few episodes of season one. What a crashing bore. Neither thrillng or scary ... just three whiny individuals bemoaning every aspect of their life. But it was the dreary Lenora Crichlow's ghost character that made me finally turn off. I honestly can't think of anything good to say about her irritating and whiny portrayal of a ghost. Actually I can't think of anything good to say about it at all.
kikkapi20 I think I was hooked the moment it started - not just because there was Russell Tovey ripping his clothes off but it was the way that the audience was being brought into his life - the terror of his life - not being in control - having something so powerful take over your body and the fear in knowing it is about to happen. I loved Tovey in the History Boys and he did not disappoint. He had some classic scenes - and the innocence of him looking around and then cleaning his new flat was priceless - a real little housewife! Guy Flanagan was also incredible - so effortless in his acting - you immediately warmed to his character - not your usual vampire! Even when he bit his girlfriend you felt empathy for him because again you knew how hard he was trying to fight against it. Annie's character was so sweet - you felt so sorry for her - even though it was never mentioned how she actually died, I think deep down you knew she had had a tragic ending, possibly by her own hand. Love the show!
Tweekums This supernatural horror/comedy starts off with a fairly simple yet original premise; what would happen if a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf were to live together; all the time trying to hide their true nature from those around them. At first it looked as if we'd never get to find out as the series was initially cancelled after its pilot… so many people took to the internet to let the BBC know how much they liked it that eventually a full series was commissioned with a few changes to the cast. Initially it follows Bristol based trio Annie, the ghost; Mitchell, the vampire; and George, the werewolf as they struggle to prevent the local vampires' plans for domination. As the series progresses they face difficulties; dealing with supernatural enemies, people who want to exterminate their kind and their own base instincts. They also move from Bristol to Barry Island and eventually the cast changes; although at its centre there is always a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf.I really enjoyed this series; it had a great cast and managed to survive a change of characters surprisingly well. At its heart it is a solid drama with some good comic moments; at times it is easy to forget that it is also a horror series which makes those scenes all the more shocking when they do occur. All of the main actors do good jobs and the writers and directors keep things fairly tense for much of the time. The fact that protagonists are seen to be replaceable makes the danger seem more real as does the fact that at times the non-ghost protagonists can lose control and cause carnage as horrific as the villains. After five series I'm sad that 'Being Human' is over but I'm glad that it ended while it was still good rather than dragging on into mediocrity.
Iyanola What a brilliant series, but watch out, now in the 3rd season its time to reflect just a bit to the start to ensure that as this evolves it doesn't lose touch with what makes it superb to start with.To answer some other, particularly American reviewers - please remember that this is a British series and all of the characters, situations and especially humour are all very British. The series has crossed the Atlantic, remade in the USA and it is just not "there", similar to "The Office", it may get better but will never be so endearing as the British original. The British production just simply doesn't have the financial backing of an American super-series, so forget CGI and all the bells & whistles, just enjoy it for what it is, a spectacular interaction between the three leading characters immersed in humour that reflects the best of 21st century Britain. I will never forget Georges attack of "Tourettes" in the school.By the way, I remember watching an American attempt at melding Vampires, Werewolves, Witches and Warlocks with all the CGI that the network could muster from its arsenal - "The Gates" got cancelled after its first season even with a cast member from the Underworld trilogy!!!