Being Human

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Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 17, 2011
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jan 31, 2011
    58
    The ghost (Meaghan Rath), the vampire (Sam Witwer), and the werewolf (Sam Huntington) continue to work out their angst-addled yearnings to be human in this more neurotic version of the U.K. TV series.
  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jan 17, 2011
    58
    Comparisons to the BBC show are unavoidable since the first two episodes are practically a scene-by-scene reshoot of the original's opening. The stars even look like doppelgangers of the English cast.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 17, 2011
    50
    If all of this is new to you, the appealing mix of humor and horror may very well hook you. If you've already fallen in love with the British version, as I have, this uneven carbon copy will seem wildly unnecessary.
  5. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jan 17, 2011
    40
    The three episodes I've seen felt flat and airless, outside of the performance by Sam Huntington as the werewolf.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jan 17, 2011
    40
    What was a show about bickering but loving roommates is now a show about, to paraphrase Aidan's narration, living on the dark side. Unfortunately it's not a very interesting place.
  7. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 17, 2011
    40
    Unfortunately the new version of Being Human is more repetitive, clunky and melodramatic than the previous one.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best TV Season of 2011
59
#59 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
29
#29 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70
  1. BUTCHYPIE
    Feb 9, 2011
    9
    "A ghost, a vampire and a werewolf walk into a townhouse..." Yeah, that's a hard sell. Sounds more like the beginning of a joke. However,"A ghost, a vampire and a werewolf walk into a townhouse..." Yeah, that's a hard sell. Sounds more like the beginning of a joke. However, Being Human manages to pull off the difficult task of making us suspend our disbelief for an hour a week with really... human... stories. Not your usual paranormal thriller. Being Human is much more complex and more fun.

    I was a fan of the BBC series, and am enjoying the SyFy version just as much. Great casting and true to the spirit of the show. If I weren't such a fan of "Sugar Rush's" Lenora Crichlow, I'd almost have to say the USA version was better. As it is, both versions are delightful.    … Full Review »
  2. fiatracer
    Jan 23, 2011
    8
    I've never seen the british version but considering how hokey some of the original Syfy shows can be, our family thought it was well written,I've never seen the british version but considering how hokey some of the original Syfy shows can be, our family thought it was well written, directed and acted and felt the plot was a very good beginning.… Full Review »
  3. syfygeek
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    can't believe it's been cancelled. not enough gore to keep the macho audience going, is that it? this is one of the best shows on right now -can't believe it's been cancelled. not enough gore to keep the macho audience going, is that it? this is one of the best shows on right now - funny, witty and all around enjoyable. love all the actors, especially after i found out how little money they've had to make this show happen.
    disappointing that syfy is not listening to a broader viewership opinion.    … Full Review »
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