Thought I'd start a new thread for the US/SyFy version of this TV series. It's starts tonight (1/17/2011) on SyFy. I'm going to give it a go.
Syfy Being Human PREMIERE Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5NERIgyxBo#ws)
I'll give it a go, but it's going to have to be frelling brilliant. I've watched the first two seasons of the UK version and they are outstanding.
Quote from: Pyrovile on January 17, 2011, 03:00:34 PM
I'll give it a go, but it's going to have to be frelling brilliant. I've watched the first two seasons of the UK version and they are outstanding.
That's exactly where I am too. I loved the UK version and I doubt this can beat it's charm, but I'm gonna give it a chance.
I'd hope we won't get to see it over here but I'm sure some small cable channel will import it to fill the schedule.
So? Thoughts? I caught the premiere last night. The buzz flying around twitter was that people seemed to love it. I'm not sure yet. I also may have dozed off at some point in the last 15 minutes. Possibly. ;) I'll probably watch the pilot again before the second episode. Looking interesting. (I've also added the UK series to my Netflix queue.)
I'm time shifting it and will watch it tonight after the kidling goes to bed.
I was really tired and fell asleep watching it, but when I woke up refreshed and actually watched it, I really liked it. I really love the cast that they went with.
OK, first impressions. I think it has a good chance. It was well done for a remake. I'm not sure if I like the choice of actor for Aiden. He's a little too healthy looking for being undead. I liked the ghost effects for Sally, but I didn't care for her not having any ability to influence her surroundings. I does look like they will bring that ability about though. Her personality was a bit too assertive. I wish they would have left the names of the principal characters the same. It would make the transistion for fans of the UK series easier, but it was a nice nod to the UK series to name Aiden after the British actor that plays the equivalent part.
I don't like the actor the picked for the part of Bishop.
I was a little put off by them bringing in Josh's sister as I felt that his isolation from family and loved ones was a big part of what drives him. However by the cliffhanger, I wasn't as concerned by that as there is potential for even greater isolation. While I don't think what is being implied to happen will, I think it will further isolate him.
I think it was done about as well as it could be and it stands a fair chance.
Quote from: Pyrovile on January 18, 2011, 07:06:40 PM
OK, first impressions. I think it has a good chance. It was well done for a remake. I'm not sure if I like the choice of actor for Aiden. He's a little too healthy looking for being undead. I liked the ghost effects for Sally, but I didn't care for her not having any ability to influence her surroundings. I does look like they will bring that ability about though. Her personality was a bit too assertive. I wish they would have left the names of the principal characters the same. It would make the transistion for fans of the UK series easier, but it was a nice nod to the UK series to name Aiden after the British actor that plays the equivalent part.
I don't like the actor the picked for the part of Bishop.
I was a little put off by them bringing in Josh's sister as I felt that his isolation from family and loved ones was a big part of what drives him. However by the cliffhanger, I wasn't as concerned by that as there is potential for even greater isolation. While I don't think what is being implied to happen will, I think it will further isolate him.
I think it was done about as well as it could be and it stands a fair chance.
Didn't she start out not being able to touch things and learned how to do that?
Could be. I'll have to go do a re-watch. I thought she was making tea right from the start though.
I've now watched the pilot and I think it's good, but it felt to much like the UK version to me. I felt like I was watching a parody of it. Though it seemed alright as a whole. I'm still just not sure about this whole remake thing. If it doesn't get different enough from the UK version I don't know if I can watch it. It will just screw with my head trying to watch both.
Watched the first episode and really enjoyed it.. looking forward to more..
And no I have never seen the UK version.. I plan on it.
I watched it and liked it a lot too. I never saw the UK version - at least not yet so it all seems fresh to me. So, I have nothing in my mind that is making me compare it to that other version. The cast seems very good and fits their parts well. I'm guessing we will learn more about them as time goes on. Frankly, this pilot was pretty strong - very good for a first episode on SyFy I thought. The effects used are good too. Oh, one question - this show seems to push the boundary of TV in terms of sex/violence. Is the UK version like that too? It doesn't bother me, I was just curious.
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 05:58:42 AM
I watched it and liked it a lot too. I never saw the UK version - at least not yet so it all seems fresh to me. So, I have nothing in my mind that is making me compare it to that other version. The cast seems very good and fits their parts well. I'm guessing we will learn more about them as time goes on. Frankly, this pilot was pretty strong - very good for a first episode on SyFy I thought. The effects used are good too. Oh, one question - this show seems to push the boundary of TV in terms of sex/violence. Is the UK version like that too? It doesn't bother me, I was just curious.
Yeah, the UK version can get violent.
But what about the sex in the UK version? That's what I really want to know about! ;)
I re-watched the UK "Being Human" and then watched the SYFY pilot. There are a few things they need to tweak to make the SYFY version work. This is spoiler heavy, so I warned you!
Here are a few of the differences they need to fix in the SYFY version:
1) Not only were they driving on the wrong side of the road, but the steering wheel was on the wrong side of the car.
2) They didn't drink one bit of tea.
3) There is just something sexy about a ghost with an accent (i.e. British accent) compared to one without.
One thing about Josh. As a Jewish Werewolf, when he changes will he still only eat kosher animals? I think deer are kosher.
Also one last item. I think they need to one up the UK version and add one more room mate. I think a zombie would be cool since they are now the "in" thing.
Told you is was filled with spoilers! :ohbaby
Seriously, I will give it a try. I really like the UK version. Not sure why SYFY didn't buy the original instead of re-making the show.
RONZO ;D
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 06:20:01 AM
But what about the sex in the UK version? That's what I really want to know about! ;)
Slightly more graphic.
Quote from: Pyrovile on January 19, 2011, 09:47:52 AM
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 06:20:01 AM
But what about the sex in the UK version? That's what I really want to know about! ;)
Slightly more graphic.
Really? And we Americans always think of the UK folks as always so proper and reserved! ;)
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 10:01:16 AM
Quote from: Pyrovile on January 19, 2011, 09:47:52 AM
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 06:20:01 AM
But what about the sex in the UK version? That's what I really want to know about! ;)
Slightly more graphic.
Really? And we Americans always think of the UK folks as always so proper and reserved! ;)
The sex in all UK shows are more intense than here. Hell, when it shows up here, we edit it out.
Interesting. When I visited London it didn't seem all that more graphic on the BBC than here. Now, when I was in Taiwan or even Germany! Whoa! :)
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 11:42:15 AM
Interesting. When I visited London it didn't seem all that more graphic on the BBC than here. Now, when I was in Taiwan or even Germany! Whoa! :)
You should watch Misfits. Not only do they show some good soft core, there are things they say that would have censors bleeping the entire show.
Example: Guy is on a roof in a costume and girl shows up?
Guy: Why are you taking off your dress?
Girl: I don't want to get <bleep that isn't bleeped> on it
Another example: Girl has rough sex with a guy. Guy has a super power, he wasn't born human and escaped from a zoo. He reverts to his true form later in the episode.
In the same series there is a priest getting ... oral pleasure ... while having a conversation with the protagonists.
I've always understood that the US is a lot more...tame in terms of what is and isn't allowed on TV. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
Oh yeah US versions of show are always much tamer.. the US is a very prudish country compared to the UK. UK will show male/female full frontal and very detailed simulated sex.. you might see something close to that on HBO or Showtime but never on regular cable here in the US
Are we talking the public paid for channels like the BBC?
If its on after 9pm its fair game on any channel in the UK. The BBC have put quite a few programmes out that has nudity etc . Being Human is a BBC 3 show, Torchwood, well lots of stuff going on there.
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on January 19, 2011, 02:59:08 PM
If its on after 9pm its fair game on any channel in the UK. The BBC have put quite a few programmes out that has nudity etc . Being Human is a BBC 3 show, Torchwood, well lots of stuff going on there.
This is one of those things we should have imported instead of all the damned tea.
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 02:53:25 PM
Are we talking the public paid for channels like the BBC?
Yep, this is all public tv post watershed.
Well, I've seen all of "Torchwood" (and I mean the BBC version) and it didn't seem all that risque to me. But it seem you Brit's are more frisky than I thought. ;)
Yup, we love a bit of naked flesh over here, give us some blatant swear words and good old shot of the love goods and you have a happy country. Why do you think the Dutch are always smiling. Its not because of their ham toasties i can tell ya ;)
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 03:37:41 PM
Well, I've seen all of "Torchwood" (and I mean the BBC version) and it didn't seem all that risque to me. But it seem you Brit's are more frisky than I thought. ;)
Torchwood had all the man on man action.. that would never be seen in the US.. the past five years they have gotten better with showing a man lightly kiss another man or if it's a joke between two straight guys. British TV is very open and equal when it comes to portraying the gay lifestyle.. not so much in the US (again unless it's HBO or Showtime).
Yeah, that's very true Kenny. I guess I didn't think about that since it doesn't bother me.
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 04:28:43 PM
Yeah, that's very true Kenny. I guess I didn't think about that since it doesn't bother me.
Well you are one of the very few enlightened people here in the US.
To get this back on topic.. for those who have seen the UK version.. is the US version starting off the same way.. I mean are they telling the same storyline?
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 19, 2011, 04:31:45 PM
To get this back on topic.. for those who have seen the UK version.. is the US version starting off the same way.. I mean are they telling the same storyline?
I've seen both, but I don't remember the scene by scene of the first series, but there are some changes going on. I think in the original pilot the ghosts are similar in ability, but I also think that the story line is already very different.
I would think they would want to alter it some to maybe grab people who saw the BBC version. If it just is almost exactly the same I don't see the point.
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 04:56:47 PM
I would think they would want to alter it some to maybe grab people who saw the BBC version. If it just is almost exactly the same I don't see the point.
Well I know they did that with Queer as Folk.. the first two seasons of the US version were 95% the same as the original UK version until it got to season 3 when the UK stopped and the US continued.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 19, 2011, 04:59:18 PM
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 04:56:47 PM
I would think they would want to alter it some to maybe grab people who saw the BBC version. If it just is almost exactly the same I don't see the point.
Well I know they did that with Queer as Folk.. the first two seasons of the US version were 95% the same as the original UK version until it got to season 3 when the UK stopped and the US continued.
Life on Mars and Seeing Evil were also pretty much the same until the endings changed.
Quote from: X on January 19, 2011, 04:52:53 PM
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 19, 2011, 04:31:45 PM
To get this back on topic.. for those who have seen the UK version.. is the US version starting off the same way.. I mean are they telling the same storyline?
I've seen both, but I don't remember the scene by scene of the first series, but there are some changes going on. I think in the original pilot the ghosts are similar in ability, but I also think that the story line is already very different.
[spoiler]I watched both back to back and they are just almost the same scene for scene except for a few small differences and one big one. The ghost in the UK version could pick up objects where the US ghost could not. The place where the werewolf character can change is different. We do not see the girl that the vampire character kills come back as vampire in the US version. Last, w are introduced to the werewolf's sister in the US version. [/spoiler]
RONZO ;D
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 10:01:16 AM
Quote from: Pyrovile on January 19, 2011, 09:47:52 AM
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 06:20:01 AM
But what about the sex in the UK version? That's what I really want to know about! ;)
Slightly more graphic.
Really? And we Americans always think of the UK folks as always so proper and reserved! ;)
Marry one and you'll soon learn otherwise!
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 19, 2011, 04:31:45 PM
To get this back on topic.. for those who have seen the UK version.. is the US version starting off the same way.. I mean are they telling the same storyline?
Very similar. As to Torchwood, I'm not bothered by the gay stuff, it's just part of the story and it's not good or bad, it just is what it is.
Quote from: Pyrovile on January 19, 2011, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 19, 2011, 04:31:45 PM
To get this back on topic.. for those who have seen the UK version.. is the US version starting off the same way.. I mean are they telling the same storyline?
Very similar. As to Torchwood, I'm not bothered by the gay stuff, it's just part of the story and it's not good or bad, it just is what it is.
There was gay stuff?
QuoteThere was gay stuff?
Yes. But in all fairness, there was also some beastiality, lesbianisnm and omnisexuality involved.
I was joking. I really didn't see it as gay stuff, just a guy who wasn't into limiting his potential partners with things like gender or species.
One thing I found interesting was for some odd reason I always thought "Being Human" was a half-hour show? Not sure why I thought that.
When I posted that I like the UK version better, it was not because we get to see George's butt. I like women's butts, especially brown filipina butts. I just want to make that clear! :ohbaby
Why did you kiss my ear?
Why are you holding my hand?
Where's your other hand?
Between two pillows.
Those aren't pillows!
Aah!
Oh, no!
Ooh!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh! See that Bears' game last week?
Hell of a game.
They're going all the way.
Ohh, yeow. :roflmao
RONZO :biggrin
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 19, 2011, 04:07:54 PM
Quote from: Rico on January 19, 2011, 03:37:41 PM
Well, I've seen all of "Torchwood" (and I mean the BBC version) and it didn't seem all that risque to me. But it seem you Brit's are more frisky than I thought. ;)
Torchwood had all the man on man action.. that would never be seen in the US.. the past five years they have gotten better with showing a man lightly kiss another man or if it's a joke between two straight guys. British TV is very open and equal when it comes to portraying the gay lifestyle.. not so much in the US (again unless it's HBO or Showtime).
Did any of that not get edited out out for your viewing pleasure? I thought at least one scene would have gone by the time you got it (Jack and Ianto chasing each other naked round the office).
Still :offtopic
Just watched episode two and I have to say I'm enjoying this series a lot! I like the main three actors and the show has a very stylish, well filmed look to it. I also love the great music they have been using. Really like the end tune at the conclusion of episode two called "You're a Wolf" by the group Sea Wolf. This series could quickly turn into a favorite of mine I think. :)
Music used on the series info here:
http://www.syfy.com/beinghuman/playlist (http://www.syfy.com/beinghuman/playlist)
Here's the awesome song....
Sea Wolf - You're A Wolf [video] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtAe4ULW4AM#noexternalembed)
or
http://www.treksinscifi.com/video/Sea_Wolf_-_You_re_A_Wolf_video.flv (http://www.treksinscifi.com/video/Sea_Wolf_-_You_re_A_Wolf_video.flv)
Yeah really liking this series.. but I do want to check out the UK version as well.
Hmm, watched the first part, not quite convinced yet, but will give part 2 a chance tomorrow.
King
Kenny I think you wil LOVE the UK version.
The music from the UK version was good as well. This went high on my playlist after it was in an early episode.
Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W_hEdt1Xes#noexternalembed)
The wife and I never have gotten into a show like this but we decided to give it a shot, even though my Monday is pretty full with Chuck, American Pickers, Pawn Stars, The Cape, Hawaii Five-0 and now Being Human!! My DVR is going to explode on Monday's. Oh, I forgot the wife DVR's 19 Kids and Counting too!!! Well tonight when we watched Being Human the wife said this is weird but it "sucks" you in! How true. I have found myself enjoying this more than I thought I would. At least with this being on Sy-Fy it should stick around.
I'm acclimating.
Another good show this past week. Each episode sucks me in more and more. This series has a unique appeal and I'm loving it so far. Hope it continues like this for quite awhile. Already can't wait for next week's episode.
I'm kinda liking it, but its not my favorite type of genre. Still, the show as you said Rico has a weird appeal. So I'm going to watch it.
However, I noticed that SYFY is pulling a SGU here and all episodes will be delayed by 30 days after the 3rd episode on Hulu.com. Oh well...
King
They're just driving viewers to bittorrent and hurting themselves by doing that.
Quote from: Pyrovile on February 03, 2011, 05:30:30 PM
They're just driving viewers to bittorrent and hurting themselves by doing that.
True 'dat!
Quote from: Rico on February 03, 2011, 05:32:42 PM
Quote from: Pyrovile on February 03, 2011, 05:30:30 PM
They're just driving viewers to bittorrent and hurting themselves by doing that.
True 'dat!
Except I can't be arsed to torrent this show ;). But yes, you are correct. Dumb, dumb move.
King
Another great episode this week. I loved how each of the three main characters had stuff to do in this one and it was balanced between them. They all certainly have their issues. I don't like this new werewolf guy "helping Josh." He obviously has an agenda. Again, every episode makes me like this show and these characters more and more. I'm very impressed by the cast. This series is quickly moving to the top group of my must see list. :)
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Quote from: Rico on February 03, 2011, 05:32:42 PM
Quote from: Pyrovile on February 03, 2011, 05:30:30 PM
They're just driving viewers to bittorrent and hurting themselves by doing that.
True 'dat!
Except I can't be arsed to torrent this show ;). But yes, you are correct. Dumb, dumb move.
King
Lol! Very British phrasing there Tim, you've been exposed to too much Appytimes I think! ;)
Quote from: Dangelus on February 09, 2011, 09:33:51 AM
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on February 03, 2011, 05:53:38 PM
Quote from: Rico on February 03, 2011, 05:32:42 PM
Quote from: Pyrovile on February 03, 2011, 05:30:30 PM
They're just driving viewers to bittorrent and hurting themselves by doing that.
True 'dat!
Except I can't be arsed to torrent this show ;). But yes, you are correct. Dumb, dumb move.
King
Lol! Very British phrasing there Tim, you've been exposed to too much Appytimes I think! ;)
All of you brits are corrupting me. I mean bloody hell (whoops).
King ;)
Language Timothy!!
(No, I don't expect you to get that reference to an obscure British sitcom but it seemed appropriate.)
I think I saw the first episode of the UK version but nothing more. I think I'll try and watch that before this (if it makes its way over here)
Sorry!
I enjoyed this weeks show but the wife got grossed out by [spoiler]the Aidan scenes in that hotel. Especially when they were in the bathroom.
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-edit: I fixed your spoiler area. You need to put the words you want hidden inside the spoilers tags. Click edit to see what I mean. - Rico
Good episode this week. But,....
[spoiler]The idea that Sally died due to her husband I had thought since the start. Of course it was an accident, but still the guy better watch his back. Also, Josh being bitten by his new were-buddy and cursed was kind of obvious too. Thought the idea of a priest being a vampire was interesting.[/spoiler]
Anyway, still liking the show a lot. Loved the dinner scene at the end of the episode.
Thanks for the help, Rico. I haven't watched this weeks show yet. [spoiler]Thanks, again.[/spoiler]
Quote from: Rico on February 16, 2011, 08:19:10 AM
Good episode this week. But,....
[spoiler]The idea that Sally died due to her husband I had thought since the start. Of course it was an accident, but still the guy better watch his back. Also, Josh being bitten by his new were-buddy and cursed was kind of obvious too. Thought the idea of a priest being a vampire was interesting.[/spoiler]
Anyway, still liking the show a lot. Loved the dinner scene at the end of the episode.
Hmmm...
[spoiler] I don't think it was an accident. That was pretty much murder. Manhandling someone and pushing them while they are next to stairs isn't the brightest course of action. Maybe he didn't intend on killing her, but he was intent on hurting her.[/spoiler]
Well,....
[spoiler]Sally seems to have sort of considered that it was an accident. He didn't intend to kill her - hurt her maybe. I guess it depends on how you define it. I personally would say that it wasn't an accident that he pushed her, but it was an accident that she fell that hard and died. Doesn't really matter, unless our friendly vampire or werewolf does something about it.
You know one thing confused me in this episode. At the start when the priest is first turned and they feed on that guy, I thought for sure it was Sally's boyfriend guy getting eaten. It looked just like him. Weird.[/spoiler]
It sounds like I need to get caught back up on this show from the comments you guys are making. I watched the first couple of episodes. I really like the ghost. It seems like her character has a lot of room to grow, but the vampire and werewolf story line seems the typical monsters trying not to be bad.
I think that we might be interpreting the scene differently
[spoiler]When she talked to the vamp, she seemed pretty upset and then told how her fiancée blamed her for the fall then walked away. She also said that hell killed her. I think that her calling off the vamp doesn't mean that she thinks it's an accident, but more like she doesn't want the blood on her hands. I think the shaking house also came across to me as how upset she was at him killing her.
If that makes sense. Maybe our takes on it are different because I just finished the episode a few hours ago.
I think that it was handled good in the scene and reminded me of how some battered spouses behave. She said she tried to justify his temper as passion and I think that rings true in a lot of domestic violence cases.
[/spoiler]
Good episode again this week. Nice to see Josh getting a little closer to the pretty blonde nurse. I like the way they are handling Sally and her issues with her fiancee. Again, this show just really works for me. Definitely has moved to one of my top five TV series on right now.
So far I think the thing I like the best about the US version is the twist with the priest. The UK version was far different. I'm also troubled by the vampires being 'seen' by the camera. The UK version used the same plot device except the vampire wasn't visible in the porn so it had a really different feel to it when the protagonists were gathered around watching it.
2 shows behind on this, gotta get caught up!
Great episode this week. Again, this show is just hitting every chord right for me. Especially right now. Not the least of which is the music. Great piece used near the end of the recent episode. This song and the lyrics really hit home for me right now. My new theme song I think....
The Official Music Video for the Debut Single from Rubylux "The Boy Could Fly" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7eykpyeIL0#ws)
Again, this show was great again this week. Loved seeing the relationship between Aidan and the kid across the street. Very sweet. And Josh and Nora is getting interesting. Just really an awesome show every week.
Song of the week I like from the episode:
Catlow - Kiss the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfrLpmVGl5s#)
Syfy Renews Being Human for Season 2
Being Human || By Shilo Adams || Filed March 17th, 2011
Hot on the heels of renewing reality competition series Face Off, Syfy has given a renewal to their much ballyhooed adaptation of Being Human, according to Deadline. The show is said to be one of "Syfy's most successful winter scripted series launch in 6 years" and will likely bow its second season in January 2012. The UK edition of Being Human, which first debuted in early 2009, has been a monster success for BBC3, recently wrapping up its own third series and receiving a renewal the following day. The US edition of Being Human will air its first season finale on April 11th.
Being Human tells the story of a vampire and a werewolf who move into a new apartment and discover that it's haunted by the ghost of a previous tennant. While it sounds like the start of a bad joke ("so a werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost walk into a bar..."), the show explores aspects of what it means to be human, warts and all. It stars Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington, and Mark Pellegrino.
Rico, you really should take the time to watch the UK version. It's only a few episodes a season so you could easily watch all of them in short order. If you think the US version is amazing, you will be blown away by the original.
I'm sure I will watch the UK version at some point too.
Another cool episode this week. These characters just get better and more interesting all the time. Sad that next week is the season finale already. Might be time to watch the BBC version to keep me going when the US version is on hiatus.
Quote from: Rico on April 05, 2011, 06:31:14 PM
Another cool episode this week. These characters just get better and more interesting all the time. Sad that next week is the season finale already. Might be time to watch the BBC version to keep me going when the US version is on hiatus.
Just watched this weeks.. WOW!!! So happy that wasn't the finale (though it would have been a perfect way to end season one)
[spoiler]When Bishop jumped through that window I literally shouted out loud "Holy Crap" and jumped back in my chair. I knew something was going to happen for the fact that they can't get rid of Sally but man didn't expect that.[/spoiler]
Yeah, loved the ending to the recent episode. Glad they aren't playing "cliffhanger." Well, at least not yet. :)
Yes, "Being Human" on SyFy has easily been renewed for a second season.
Syfy has renewed promising freshman drama series Being Human for a second season. In its January 17 debut, Being Human, an adaptation of the British series, averaged 2 million viewers to become Syfy's most watched new scripted series winter premiere since Battlestar Galactica in 2005. The series, produced by Zodiak USA and Muse Entertainment, has solidified its status as Syfy's most successful winter scripted series launch in 6 years with a season-to-date average of 1.8 million viewers. It is also the channel's most female-skewing series ever, with women comprising 53% of its audience. "Being Human has proven to be a winner for Syfy on all fronts," said Syfy's president of original content Mark Stern. "Using the original format as inspiration, showrunners/writers Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke – along with a superlative team of writers, cast, and production – have created an amazing, compelling series in its own right," said We can't wait to watch Aidan, Josh and Sally continue their struggle to be human in the second season!"
Being Human stars Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington and Mark Pellegrino as three supernatural roommates – vampire Aidan (Witwer), ghost Sally (Rath) and werewolf Josh (Huntington) – who share their secrets and a Boston brownstone. It is based on the praised British series, Being Human, created by Toby Whithouse and produced by Touchpaper Television, part of Zodiak Media Group. Carver, Fricke and Whithouse are executive producing with Michael Prupas and Rob Pursey. Being Human marks the first scripted hit for Zodiak USA, which is also behind ABC's new unscripted series Secret Millionaire.
http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/syfy-renews-being-human-for-season-2/ (http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/syfy-renews-being-human-for-season-2/)
Was this just announced.. I thought they renewed this before season one was over.. I remember reading about this and Face Off both being renewed.
Found it.. reply #77.. it was announced on March 17th.. Deadline is a little behind on their news.
No, they are not behind in their news. Notice the date of their story in the link - it's from March. I just posted it up again since Vartok had asked about it in the Shoutbox so I thought I'd put something in the thread again.
Thanks Rico, watched that last episode and wow, wondered if that was the all time show ender ending. Apparently not. This summer's new shows are not much to talk about except Falling Skies and Alphas. Any others?
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Dichen Lachman Joins 'Being Human'
The former "Dollhouse" actress bares her fangs in the upcoming second season of Syfy's hit series.
By Blair Marnell
June 30, 2011
When "Being Human" returns for its second season on Syfy, there's going to be a new "doll" in town...
Variety is reporting that Dichen Lachman has been signed as a regular cast member for the second year of "Being Human." Lachman will portray Izumi, an ancient (and formerly reclusive) vampire who causes major problems for the vampire community in Boston when she arrives unexpectedly.
Lachman is best known for her role as Sierra, one of the primary characters in Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse;" which ran for two seasons on Fox. Prior to that, Lachman got her start on the Australian soap opera "Neighbors" before moving on to parts in "Aquamarine ," "Safety In Numbers" and "Bled." More recently, Lachman made guest appearances on "NCIS: LA," "Hawaii Five-0" and the upcoming "Torchwood: Miracle Day."
"Being Human" is an adaptation of the BBC original series of the same name that follows an unusual arrangement between a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost who live together as they try to overcome the trappings of their respective curses. In the American version, Sam Witwer stars as the vampire, Aidan McCollin, with Sam Huntington as the werewolf Josh Radcliffe and Meaghan Rath as Sally Malik, a recently deceased young woman.
The series was an unexpected hit when it debuted last January on Syfy. Production for the second season of the series is expected to begin soon in Montreal.
Although an official return date for "Being Human" hasn't been announced, it seems likely that it will debut in early 2012 to recapture the success it found this year.
That's cool news. She has an exotic look that will work well for this show.
Anyone catch the first episode of season two the other night or on their DVR yet? I really enjoyed it and glad it's back. Some cool new things going on and the cast is always fun to watch. Looks like we will see the new vampire above very soon too.
Yep I watched it via Hulu. Enjoyed it very much :)
Man, I'm loving this season so far of this show. Great it's back and even better than ever. Lots of new things going on. Still love the cast. If you haven't tried this show (or the BBC version), definitely give one or both a try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LDX7l1S3_A# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LDX7l1S3_A#)
Yeah I agree Rico.. the first two episodes have been AWESOME!! Can't wait to see where it all goes.
Another great episode this week. For those who know the UK version, have they veered more away from the stories they did in that series now? Was the Nora character on that version too?
Quote from: Rico on February 02, 2012, 05:43:58 AM
Another great episode this week. For those who know the UK version, have they veered more away from the stories they did in that series now? Was the Nora character on that version too?
They have completely veered. While there wasn't a nora character, she had a counterpart in Nina. They were pretty similar for a while then not so much.
I'm kind of happy to hear that. I could see using some of the earlier stories and main ideas maybe, but there is really is no point into remaking a series, episode by episode.
Ok, I'm almost through season 1, and I have to say, I find the basic premise of this show entirely unbelievable.
I mean, come on. A vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost sharing a rental house in Boston, and not a single person in the entire show has a Bahston accent? This may be too much disbelief to ask even me to suspend... ;)
Quote from: ricdude on February 02, 2012, 06:51:40 PM
Ok, I'm almost through season 1, and I have to say, I find the basic premise of this show entirely unbelievable.
I mean, come on. A vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost sharing a rental house in Boston, and not a single person in the entire show has a Bahston accent? This may be too much disbelief to ask even me to suspend... ;)
Living in boston, the accent isn't as common as you'd think.
I just watched the first episode of season 2 and loved it! The show 'seems' to be veering off from the UK show and finding it's own identity, long may it continue!
I have episode 2 on my hard drive, and it's very difficult not to watch it now!! :innocent
Snarky comment about the lack of accents aside...
We're really enjoying this show in my house. All caught up to the episodes on Hulu so far: A. Maze. Ing.
I think the thing that impresses me the most is seeing the base motivations of the main characters play out. Everyone's agenda playing out and entwining makes for great entertainment. Will be interesting to see how Mother and Suren churn things up.
Well, I'm sorry to say I'm not a fan of the US version of this show. The UK production is awesome. Very well done, great mix of gore, drama, comedy (British comedy no less!), and acting. I watched the first two episodes of the US version recently and just wasn't sold on it. Sorry guys (and gals). But, that's just my opinion. Maybe had I watched the US version first...
Al, were you watching season two of the US version? That is the current season airing.
Rico, no, season 1 on NetFlix...
Quote from: QuadShot on February 08, 2012, 06:34:45 AM
Well, I'm sorry to say I'm not a fan of the US version of this show. The UK production is awesome. Very well done, great mix of gore, drama, comedy (British comedy no less!), and acting. I watched the first two episodes of the US version recently and just wasn't sold on it. Sorry guys (and gals). But, that's just my opinion. Maybe had I watched the US version first...
I thought the same when I first watched the first couple of episode from season 1, but the show quickly matured into a great show...and I love the UK show myself!
I remember my reactions when both TNG and DS9 first aired...and "Deep Sleep 9" is now my favourite Trek show!!! :)
Yeah, I think it's funny that Jacob (Lost) plays the "head vampire" :) I keep expecting him to ask someone to protect the Island! :)
Being Human just got picked up for a Season 3
Never watched either version of this show, just started now on Netflix...it's just barely passed Rico's three episode test and I mean barely...not knowing anything about the rest of the seasons and without spoilers, anybody think ! Should continue? Does it get significantly better? What about scrapping the American and starting with the Brit series? So far it reminds me of a less bloody and free network version of True Blood combined with maybe a touch of Angel.
I love the series. They just wrapped it up this past week with the series finale after 4 really good seasons. Try and stick with it Joby. Lots of things happen over the seasons and the characters all change and grow a lot. Many say the UK version is better, but I haven't tried it yet. Anyway, give it a couple more episodes and see what you think.
the uk show should have ended a season earlier