Being Human (UK). Season One.

Rating: 8/10

Creator/Director: Toby Whithouse

Main Cast: Aidan Turner, Russell Tovey, and Lenora Crichlow.


A few years ago, a friend of mine recommend the American version of this show to me. By recommended, I mean she told me to watch it at least four times a day until I gave in and finally watched it. I absolutely hated it, thus I went into this with trepidation.

Much like Broadchurch, and unlike the Office, the UK version proved to be far superior.

Being Human is about three roommates, who happen to be supernatural beings (a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost), trying to blend in, live normal ordinary lives, and, essentially, be human.

That's pretty much what it boils down to. There is conflicts of course. The temptation of blood to a vampire who is attempting to be sober. A werewolf trying to find a balance between his two lives. A ghost trying to figure out how to move on. All in the midst of an underlying power struggle that I will not delve upon for the sake of not spoiling things.

People turn their nose up at everything that involves vampires and werewolves ever since Twilight gained popularity. But I would say that this show is worth giving a try.

The premise is interesting as are the plot lines, but what makes this show truly worth watching are it's characters and their chemistries.

*Keep in mind that I have only seen season one at this point and cannot speak for what happens later.*

The interactions of these characters are so great that I would be content with just watching them being roommates, without any plots or storylines. The sarcasm! The banter! The dialogue in general! It is one of those shows, like How I Met Your Mother or Friends, that immediately makes you think that if you knew these people in real life, you would be best friends.

I tried to find examples, but this show, unlike say Supernatural, isn't popular enough to have gifs of everything :(

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One of the best things about this show is how platonic their relationships are. In most shows that I have seen, at this point there would be a romance between at least two of the roommates. Having them just be friends is a refreshing change of pace.

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But my absolute favorite part of the show would have to be Mitchell (the vampire) and George (the werewolf)'s bromance. It is arguably one of the best bromances on TV. (Notice I said ONE of the best, not THE best).

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Every time they interact it puts a smile on your face :)

Also if seeing Aidan Turner smile, doesn't also make you smile then you're lying. That smile is right up there next to the plague in terms of contagiousness.

This show is no Sherlock (the best show ever made in my opinion), nor does it pretend to be. What it is, is a pretty great show.

It has captivating storylines, some plot twists that are great, some that are rather cliche, witty dialogue, a great set of characters, and wonderful villains. Also did I mention that season one ends on a bit of a cliffhanger?

Yeah, so I'm going to binge watch season two now. Bye and Happy Netflixing!

Also did anyone else recognize Russell Tovey? He was in the Hound of Baskerville episode of Sherlock and is Alonso of the "Allons-y Alonso" from Doctor Who. Isn't it great when fandoms collide? :)