Review of Being Human

Being Human (2008–2013)
7/10
Surprising
31 August 2010
The production values here are very questionable; there are virtually no f/x other than a handful of werewolf transformations (which may all be taken from one reel, not sure yet). The rest of the werewolf shots are movement off-camera with shadows and fairly bad makeup/costumes; stuff from 1950s Hollywood...

There's virtually no action. We have seen two of the main characters get beat up and/or pushed around a couple times but that was brief, unsatisfying and otherwise did nothing for my action itch.

Other than that is story, the characters and rather reckless, go-for-broke acting (and some good music). Occasionally they miss their marks but far more often they do not and the show and characters definitely have grown on me where I did not think they would. The three main actors have remarkable chemistry; they could probably thrive with any material. I had no idea what they were going to do with the ghost in this show but her stories have consistently been my favorites.

I recommend it with the caveat that you will need an open mind if you're used to a bit more Hollywood polish.
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