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Being Human - Season 1
Vampires, werewolves and ghosts have all appeared on the big screen before, but it’s not often that they’re housemates. Well, in ‘Being Human’ they are. The BBC Three series, located in Bristol, has a gothic vibe in which these supernatural beings fit perfectly and yet feels lifelike at the same time. ‘Being Human’ is a must-see for lovers of the fantasy genre, as the series combines traditional elements with original ideas in the portrayal of these supernatural beings.
‘Being Human’ tells the tale of vampire Mitchell (Aidan Turner, ‘The Hobbit’) and werewolf George (Russell Tovey, ‘Him & Her’, ‘Sherlock’) as they move into a house in Bristol, only to discover that ghost Annie (Lenora Crichlow, ‘Back in the Game’) still haunts the house. Every character has their own problems. George has difficulties combining his werewolf existence with his normal human life, Annie struggles to find out why she hasn’t moved on yet, and it takes Mitchell all his willpower to stay off blood. Even though these three characters are completely different, they’re connected through their desire to lead a life as normal and human as possible.
Besides their personal problems, the three are also faced with a greater evil, creating some necessary suspense. Even though Mitchell has turned his back on the other vampires, they are not willing to let him go so easily and they do their utmost to get him involved in their plan to take over the world. The suspense slowly builds as the plans of the vampires are gradually revealed and their dark side comes to light more and more. Led by head vampire Herrick (Jason Watkins, ‘W1A’, ‘Trollied’), they not only give the three main characters goose bumps, but the viewers as well.
Aidan Turner, Russell Tovey and Lenora Crichlow are perfectly cast as Mitchell, George and Annie respectively, and they form a good team on screen. There’s a lot of chemistry between them and they also manage to convincingly portray the human sides of their characters. Not just that, they also excel in the comic scenes. Even though the premise of the story is rather dark, the series is chockfull with funny moments, which will genuinely make you laugh out loud. Especially Russell Tovey as George made me laugh a lot; how high can that man’s voice go?!
‘Being Human’ excels in this combination of suspense and humour. The darker scenes, for example those in which the vampires are plotting their evil plan, are perfectly alternated with scenes in which the three housemates discuss their more trite issues like relationship problems in a hilarious manner. The more upbeat scenes were my favourite, as you form a connection with the characters in these scenes, but the darker scenes really help to move the story forward and keep you invested in the story.
‘Being Human’ has something to offer for everyone and will definitely appeal to fans of the fantasy genre. The series is a bit older (2007), and with all the recent developments in technology, it does show a bit. George’s werewolf transformation looks a bit out-dated. Apart from the transformation, however, there aren’t many CGI moments in the series, so this really is only a minor flaw. The series is really based on characters and a well-written story, timeless elements which will always retain their quality. So if you like your series with supernatural elements and a good dose of humour, you should definitely give ‘Being Human’ a chance.
Follow Being Human‘Being Human’ tells the tale of vampire Mitchell (Aidan Turner, ‘The Hobbit’) and werewolf George (Russell Tovey, ‘Him & Her’, ‘Sherlock’) as they move into a house in Bristol, only to discover that ghost Annie (Lenora Crichlow, ‘Back in the Game’) still haunts the house. Every character has their own problems. George has difficulties combining his werewolf existence with his normal human life, Annie struggles to find out why she hasn’t moved on yet, and it takes Mitchell all his willpower to stay off blood. Even though these three characters are completely different, they’re connected through their desire to lead a life as normal and human as possible.
Besides their personal problems, the three are also faced with a greater evil, creating some necessary suspense. Even though Mitchell has turned his back on the other vampires, they are not willing to let him go so easily and they do their utmost to get him involved in their plan to take over the world. The suspense slowly builds as the plans of the vampires are gradually revealed and their dark side comes to light more and more. Led by head vampire Herrick (Jason Watkins, ‘W1A’, ‘Trollied’), they not only give the three main characters goose bumps, but the viewers as well.
Aidan Turner, Russell Tovey and Lenora Crichlow are perfectly cast as Mitchell, George and Annie respectively, and they form a good team on screen. There’s a lot of chemistry between them and they also manage to convincingly portray the human sides of their characters. Not just that, they also excel in the comic scenes. Even though the premise of the story is rather dark, the series is chockfull with funny moments, which will genuinely make you laugh out loud. Especially Russell Tovey as George made me laugh a lot; how high can that man’s voice go?!
‘Being Human’ excels in this combination of suspense and humour. The darker scenes, for example those in which the vampires are plotting their evil plan, are perfectly alternated with scenes in which the three housemates discuss their more trite issues like relationship problems in a hilarious manner. The more upbeat scenes were my favourite, as you form a connection with the characters in these scenes, but the darker scenes really help to move the story forward and keep you invested in the story.
‘Being Human’ has something to offer for everyone and will definitely appeal to fans of the fantasy genre. The series is a bit older (2007), and with all the recent developments in technology, it does show a bit. George’s werewolf transformation looks a bit out-dated. Apart from the transformation, however, there aren’t many CGI moments in the series, so this really is only a minor flaw. The series is really based on characters and a well-written story, timeless elements which will always retain their quality. So if you like your series with supernatural elements and a good dose of humour, you should definitely give ‘Being Human’ a chance.
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