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Being Human (U.S.)
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Horror series is clever but heavy on sex and gore.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this horror-based dramady is heavy on violence and sexuality. The gore -- which includes murders and blood-sucking -- is somewhat tempered by the fact that it's committed by classic horror characters like vampires and werewolves. One character engages in multiple romantic encounters -- expect passionate sexual scenes that include some bare backs and implied nudity and often end in a bloody attack. Though the series may appeal to teens, it deals with themes of addiction, loneliness, and being an outsider in a decidedly adult manner.
What's the story?
Based on a series originally aired on the BBC, BEING HUMAN examines the personal lives of three classic horror character types -- a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost -- as they attempt to carve out something resembling a "normal" existence when they're not drinking blood, howling at the moon, or haunting an old brownstone.
Is it any good?
It sounds like the opening to a bad joke -- "A vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost are living together..." But Being Human is a pleasant surprise, a horror series that actually tries to approach its larger-than-life horror tropes as something resembling human beings. In that sense, it's in the tradition of plenty of other great series and films, most notably Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Like Buffy, the first episodes of Being Human are a little too on-the-nose with dialogue and characterization.
Still, there's something here. Josh (Sam Huntington) is a neurotic werewolf who's hopeless with women. Aiden (Sam Witwer) is a sexier-than-thou vampire trying to atone for a horrific past and escape the shadow of his monstrous sire Bishop (Lost's Mark Pellegrino in a fantastic performance). And Sally's just a little too happy to have company in her brownstone after six months of talking to herself. As these tragic characters manuever through their particular struggles, they find solace in each others company, and explore what's at the root of humanity -- the desire for love, happiness, and fulfillment. Far from a bad joke, Being Human might be a bright spot on the genre TV landscape.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to deal with violence on television when it's conducted by fantasy characters. Is it easier to accept blood and gore when it's a vampire engaging in violence instead of an actual human character? Why or why not?
How do you think the show handles its take on such classic horror characters as vampires, werewolves, and ghosts?
How does the show compare to its British counterpart? Why are so many TV shows remakes from the U.K.?
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Lovely.
Me and my 9 year old sister love this show.
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i love this show.its awesome.its not scary.its very interesting.its really not that bad.
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Maybe for older teens.
My 13 year old wanted to watch this show after seeing the build up for it on SyFy. To be honest, the violence really didn't bother me too much but the sexual language and implied behaviors made me say, "No" to her watching the show for a few years. The characters try to do what's "right" but sometimes things go wrong. The way they want to live together and help each other out is a good thing. I also found the characters quite likable. However, my 13 year old doesn't need to hear about some of the characters sexual exploits or lack thereof.
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It's pretty good.
Though there are some things to watch out for, I recommend it to anyone who is mature enough to handle it.
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i love this show but the one thing that i have a problume with is the sexual behavior but if you like that kind of stuff then good for you
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Too many advertisements; too much gore for my 11-year-old, too.
For the past few weeks or so, ads of Being Human have been dominating my kid's favorite shows. Of course he wanted to see this a little --- but I caught the premiere. Yawned throughout until gore started kicking in and I woke up shocked and with a pen writing down Being Human as a "no" for my 11-year-old. Ads continue to dominate and I typically mute when they come on.
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This looks good. Let the child have space to think
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Not interesting.
Why does almost every adult show or promote people doing it? I mean its not good for kids or adults. The media should watch what they are promoting. Anyways being human isn't that good save your time to watch something else.
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| TV rating: | NR |
| Network: | Syfy |
| Cast: | Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington, Sam Witwer |
| Genre: | Drama |
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