GoodWatchSign up

Being Human

2009·Show
36Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
Episodes
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
Episodes

Watch

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+

Set your services

Being Human fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family, fantasy, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Melancholic showsBittersweet shows

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
SeasonEpisode 0Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8
IMDb rating of every episode, one column per season
Episode
Episode 0
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8

About

Flatmates by day - undead by night.

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.
Supernatural Buddy ComedyEmotional Character DramaFound FamilyBittersweet RomanceUrban Fantasy Slice-of-LifeMelancholic ToneBritish Dark HumorHeartbreaking LossesMoral Struggles of Monsters

Crew

Directed by:
Philip John, Daniel O'Hara, Colin Teague
Written by:
Toby Whithouse, Jamie Mathieson, John Jackson
Produced by:
Julie Gardner, Matthew Bouch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Being Human

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Being Human legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuThe CWPluto TVAcornTV

Being Human is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Being Human worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Being Human rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Being Human have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 36 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Being Human?

Critics100
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Being Human higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Being Human air?

It ran from 2009 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Being Human in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Being Human?

10AUCADEFRGBGGIEMXNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Being Human in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.