Being Human
Seen it?2011 | 4 seasons | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved The Vampire Diaries or True Blood, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 37 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Three paranormal roommates, a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf, struggle to keep their dark secrets from the world, while helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of Canada Awards: Best Production Design - Television Series. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 13 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday- Season 22012 · 13 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Season 32013 · 13 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Season 42014 · 13 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Toby Whithouse
- Sam WitwerAidan Waite
- Meaghan RathSally Malik
- Sam HuntingtonJosh Levison
- Kristen HagerNora Levison