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Being Human

2009 – 2013Show5 seasons36 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic807.1Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A deeply moving, romantic drama series about family and fantasy, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

5 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S5E6 "The Last Broadcast" 8.6

Episodes

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Buddy Comedy
  • Emotional Character Drama
  • Found Family
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Urban Fantasy Slice-of-Life
  • Melancholic Tone
  • British Dark Humor
  • Heartbreaking Losses
  • Moral Struggles of Monsters

Cast

24 of 116 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

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Facts

January 25, 2009 · March 10, 2013 · Ended

First aired
January 25, 2009
Last aired
March 10, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Canada, United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Being Human?"

Questions about Being Human

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Being Human?

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuThe CWAcorn TVPluto TV

In the United States, Being Human streams on Prime, Peacock, Philo, AMC+, and Acorn TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Being Human worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Being Human okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Being Human?

36 h

About 36 hours: 36 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2013.

Is Being Human good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Being Human plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.