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Being Human

Being Human

Flatmates by day - undead by night.

2008–2013Ended5 seasons37 episodes~60 min/epTV-14Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

Deciding to turn over a new leaf, a group of friends who also happen to be vampires and werewolves move into a house together, only to find that it is haunted by ghosts of people who have been killed under mysterious circumstances. As they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures, their desire to be human bonds them.

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Where to watch

Where can I watch Being Human?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Being Human streaming on AMC+, BritBox, Cineverse via Prime Video, Fandor via Prime Video, Midnight Pulp via Prime Video, Peacock, Prime Video, Screambox via Prime Video, The Roku Channel (free) and Tubi (free) and to rent or buy on Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Being Human?

Being Human earns 6 badges, led by Standout acting and Crowd Pleaser.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Content

Reception

Is Being Human worth watching?

Being Human's Midcredits score is the 79th percentile of all shows, from 28K ratings across 2 sources. 84% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

79th percentile

Better received than 79% of shows

77th percentile among Comedy74th percentile among 2000s
Acclaim (how much people like it)73rd
Approval (how many liked it)81st

Acclaim

Crowd Pleaser: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

76 /100

73rd percentile of all shows

74th percentile among Comedy66th percentile among 2000s

Rating distribution

Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.

Approval

How many liked it

84% liked it

81st percentile of all shows

77th percentile among Comedy76th percentile among 2000s
84% rated it 7–1016% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

93rd percentile

28K ratings across platforms

89th percentile among Comedy88th percentile among 2000s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26

What reviewers say

Common ground

A ghost, vampire, and werewolf share a flat in Bristol—the show is built on the daily struggles and relationships of supernatural beings trying to be normal.

Fans praised

  • strong character writing and believable intra-group chemistry
  • witty, emotionally resonant dialogue blending humor and drama
  • fresh take on classic monster tropes grounded in relatable struggles

Detractors panned

  • whiny, unlikable characters moping without genuine scares
  • cheap production values and unconvincing werewolf effects
  • inconsistent plot logic and contrived character decisions

What stands out

ActingDivisive85

cast praised as superb and convincing; detractors call performances overacted and whiny

CharactersDivisive83

relatable, well-rounded characters with realistic flaws; detractors find them irritating and one-note

Emotional impactDivisive82

deeply moving arcs about addiction, isolation, and belonging; detractors see only melodrama

OriginalityDivisive82

fresh premise of supernatural flatmates struggling with mundane life; detractors say it's cliché

DialogueDivisive78

witty, natural banter blending humor and pathos

HumorDivisive78

warm, quirky comedy woven into drama; detractors find humor lacking

AtmosphereDivisive76

immersive blend of mundane Bristol life and dread; detractors call it dreary and unstylish

Plot and storyDivisive72

engaging arcs with allegorical depth; detractors criticize contrivances and loss of focus after season 3

Preferred by

Under-30s vs over-30s

Preferred by Over-30s

Over-30s scored it 10 points higher than under-30s.

Critics vs users

Preferred by Users

Users scored it 16 points higher than critics.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 4 points apart
  • US vs non-US 3 points apart

Episodes

5 seasons

Series 5 · 2013 · 6 episodes

  • S5E1

    The Trinity

    Feb 3, 201360 min
  • S5E2

    Sticks and Rope

    Feb 10, 201360 min
  • S5E3

    Pie and Prejudice

    Feb 17, 201360 min
  • S5E4

    The Greater Good

    Feb 24, 201360 min
  • S5E5

    No Care, All Responsibility

    Mar 3, 201360 min
  • S5E6

    The Last Broadcast

    Mar 10, 201360 minFinale

Watch experience

What is Being Human like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, dark and charged — an even-paced watch that leaves you hopeful.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
MelancholicWarmTense
Heaviest: throughout
Wry humor: Amused and slightly dry about it.
Register
WarmBrooding: Heavy, inward, weather-beaten.
Told as
Case of the week plus an arcNew arc each season
ToneThe show plays its supernatural premise straight, blending horror and drama with warmth and occasional dark humour.
The rideConsistent mix of melancholy and warmth, with tension punctuating the trio's daily struggles.
StructureThe show follows a conventional three-act structure within each episode and across seasons, with no notable nonlinear or framing devices.
Episode formatEach episode typically features a supernatural problem or moral dilemma for the trio, while an overarching plot (e.g., Herrick's return) binds seasons.
Season formatSeasons introduce distinct threats (e.g., a vampire takeover, a box of vampires, a ghost witch) while the core cast and premise remain.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
HopefulBittersweet
Why it leaves you this wayThe show leaves you with hope that even the most damaged can find connection, tempered by the cost and loss that comes with their supernatural lives.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Quest
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% (this title) · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Journey home: The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).

6% of shows fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe series follows three supernatural housemates seeking to reclaim their lost humanity, a quest-like journey toward a normal life. Episodes often blend personal arcs with ongoing threats, but the overarching drive is the trio's search for belonging and peace.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfFriendship
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31% (this title): Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% (this title) · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27%: Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Bonds

FriendshipIdentity
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Intimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe show is about a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost forming a found family to support each other through the struggle of being non-human in a human world.
StanceDespite its monsters, the show celebrates friendship and found family as the anchors that make survival meaningful.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanDomesticInstitutionalRealistic
Orchestral modernRockSupportive music · original score
Settinga shared flat in a modern English town, with vampire underworld lurking beneath daily life
MusicThe score underscores the mix of horror and heart.

Content guide

Is Being Human okay for kids?

TV-14

Being Human is rated TV-14. As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at intense (69/100), sexual content at intense (61/100), language at intense (61/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (43/100) and frightening material at intense (77/100). Overall it is heavier than 91% of TV-14 shows.

Ratings in 10 other countries
  • UK15
  • Canada14+
  • AustraliaMA 15+
  • Germany16
  • France10
  • Ireland15
  • Brazil12
  • MexicoB-15
  • PortugalNR
  • Spain13
Overall
Intense · all five categories
Heavier than 75% of all showsHeavier than 91% of TV-14 shows
Violence & Gore
Intense
heavy for a TV-14 show
heavier than 79%
Sex & Nudity
Intense · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
heavy for a TV-14 show
heavier than 93%
Profanity
Intense
heavy for a TV-14 show
heavier than 84%
Alcohol & Drugs
Moderate
typical for a TV-14 show
heavier than 68%
Frightening / Intense
Intense
heavy for a TV-14 show
heavier than 90%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Heavy almost across the board: frightening material, violence, sexual content, and language. Everything else sits at or below what TV-14 shows usually carry.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Being Human have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Being Human?

Cast

4 of the 10 billed cast had never appeared on screen.

Lenora Crichlow
as Annie Sawyer
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Russell Tovey
as George Sands
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Aidan Turner
as Mitchell
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Sinéad Keenan
as Nina
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Michael Socha
as Tom
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Damien Molony
as Hal
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Jason Watkins
as Herrick
Kate Bracken
as Alex
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Donald Sumpter
as Kemp
Paul Kasey
as Werewolf

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