Being Human: Season 3

**Spoiler Alert. There may be spoilers here, so if you want to remain a Being Human "virgin", don't read below.It is a little tough watching the American version knowing that the BBC version is not only in its 3rd series, but the BBC version is more original simply for having set the stage for SYFY.Don't get me wrong, the American actors are fine and their performances are great, but the british cast "own" these roles. It's almost like the Americans are renting theirs. The BBC characters seem more fallible, more realisting, and belong to their roles. It is like the BBC wrote characters to best suit the actors, and in the SYFY version, they did the opposite, but to a somewhat disconcordant effect.That sounds more negative then it is intended, but I did not like the twist at the end of the American season when the werewolf Josh (played by Sam Huntington) is hoodwinked into sitting out the grande finale battle royale. Perhaps the SYFY ending was more fitting, as it felt truer to the logic of their universe.Case in point, a man of twenty-something has very little chance of outfoxing a man of 300 who is perpetually on his toes and a master of his powers (SYFY). What the BBC version suggested is that in the heat of combat both 150-something Mitchell (Aidan Turner) and Herrick [an ancient vampire with full acceptance (and thus, control) of his powers and senses; played by Jason Watkins], are duped by the silly, often-unwieldy George (played by Russel Tovey), one into making ready for a battle royale that will never happen, and the other getting locked in the basement with the werewolf. Herrick HAD to see that coming.In this BBC season-concluding episode, there is faithfulness to each performance and plot that is rarely seen in this type of horror/sci-fi drama.Oh, and Lenora Crichlow is a slamming hotty. Meaghan Rath seems a far more morose, whiny version of the ghostly-friend. I would rather spend eternity with a chipper Annie and her endless tea-making than Sally-sulks-a-lot, moping and pouting. That would drive me bonkers. If Sally doesn't cheer up in season 2 of SYFY, I'm not sure if I can stomach it.Kristen Hager has better looks than Sinead Keenan. That's all I have to say on that matter. It feels like each series picked the correct actress to play across from their dopey werewolf roomie. Still, Nina seems a little more realistic in the role because she's not physically perfect. She is charming, and has a flair for the character. Kristen is believable as a young doctor in Boston, although I can't quite place why her character would hang around with Josh. I think given their dispositions, the only thing keeping these two characters together is the script.

Mitchell, George, Annie and Nina are back. Well sort of. After the events of series two Annie is trapped in purgatory thanks to Kemp and his efforts to stamp out evil. Mitchell is willing to do anything to get her back and more. George and Nina relationship goes to new levels as they come to realize that they love each other and both help one another dealing with the beast within them both. Meanwhile were introduced to Tom and McNair father and son werewolves living in the new town that our heroes have taken up resident. A new community of vampires that enjoys pitting humans against werewolves in blood sport. Meanwhile tragedy has struck the nation as a mass killing took place on a train being dubbed the Box Car 21 massacre. What the world doesn't know is Mitchell and Daisy were the ones who committed this crime. Mitchell still dealing with this finds a way into purgatory and comes face to face with his past and future only to discover that his death will be in the form of a wolf shaped bullet. George and Nina discover she is pregnant and its clear she was transformed when the two of them consummated the pregnancy. Can they come to terms with the fact they could have a werewolf child on there hands? Annie meanwhile is doing her best to enjoy what her death has to offer and realize that perhaps she may love Mitchell more then she imagined. All this while Mitchell inner demons are coming to light and a surprising increase number of werewolves coming into his life. Which one will be his end all this and of course the return of Herrick. So check out series three of Being Human today.

Rating for show:I came across this series by accident on BBCAmerica. We have the US version on SyFy now, but I have actually never seen it, so I will not attempt to make any comparison. In any case, if you're looking for a Buffy-esque series, this is not the show for you. This show actually has some great writers and a storyline so well-done it will hook you. The events and emotions are more realistic (and thus events may move a little slower), but you can't help but feel like these people could just be real (of course, minus the supernatural aspect). I don't know if it's the combination of good writing and a selection of good actors with a chemistry that just makes you care about these characters and their lives. (For me, that's saying something because I really have never cared to loyally follow a tv series before.) I've followed BBCs 'Being Human' series from the beginning of Season 1 and just saw the last of Season 3. (I was doubting how they'd do the show justice and pull 'it' off, but it was really well-done, which is why I'm bothering to write this review.) Anyway, my rating is a 5-star, hands down.Rating for Video on Demand:Awesome. I liked this show so much I was contemplating purchasing the DVD set, but I'm actually really happy with the video on demand option. It's more flexible. What I mean by that is I'm able to watch it on my laptop without any wireless connection, or if I'm not lugging my laptop around, you have the option of downloading it onto whatever portable device you own (though I think some restrictions apply to certain devices). OR you can watch it via signing into your Amazon account on another computer (ie, a great way to procrastinate at the library =).

Loose ends and consequences are tied together in this season for our trio especially Mitchell. Herrick returns with a vengeance. Mitchell cannot escape from the Box Car murders aftermath. There are several surprises and plot twists and the relationship between Mitchell and Annie evolves. One of the most moving episodes is Type Four about a zombie. Only the Being Human writers could make you feel the sorrow of this zombie with both humor and pathos and providing a lesson for us all about life. Be warned, don't skip around episodes. You'll understand why when you get to the moving last episode of this season.

This is a fun series, one you’ll probably want to binge watch once you start watching. It’s a comedy/drama, about a Ghost, a vampier and a werewolf, all living together in one rental house, and all the crazy adventures and misadventures they get up to. Another great offering from the UK, well worth the watch. I thoroughly enjoyed all the seasons I watched. Hope you do too. :D.

Ich habe mit Begeisterung die ersten beiden Staffeln verfolgt, war mir aber nicht sicher, ob ich die dritte noch sehen wollte, da sich einige grundlegende Dinge verändern (z.B. dass die Handlung von Bristol nach Wales verlegt wird oder zwei der Hauptcharaktere sich aus heiterem Himmel ineinander verlieben). Da die Serie bisher aber wirklich hervorragend war, habe ich auch die dritte Staffel gekauft. Meine Befürchtungen haben sich zum Glück nicht bestätigt, im Gegenteil: die 3. Staffel ist insgesamt düsterer und ernster, aber auch spannender als die vorherigen, außerdem kommen interessante neue Figuren vor. Bis auf die etwas schwächeren Folgen 2 und 3 die beste Staffel einer Top-Serie (trotz tragischem Ende).

A three disc dvd set. Containing all eight hour long [approx.] episodes of the third season of Being Human. A BBC drama about the unlikely friendship between a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost. As they try to live normal lives.This is not a good jumping on point as It has built up a fair bit of backstory by now. New viewers to the show should start with season one.The dvd has the following language and subtitle options:Languages: English.Subtitles: English.Picking up a short while after the end of the second season, this one starts with the group re-locating to Wales. But life doesn't get any easier. Annie is still trapped in purgatory. Mitchell is determined to rescue her from there. Even though a price might have to be paid.Meantime, George and Nina conceive a baby. Whilst they're in werewolf form. A werewolf pregnancy is new territory for all concerned. Then there's the two other werewolves they chance on. The fact that the police are still looking for the bob tunnel killer. The response of other vampires to that action.And the last scene from the end of season two also has consequences.Prophecy and destiny are going to catch up with Mitchell. No matter what he does to stop them...This is a show that has by now really gotten into it's stride, so all involved know exactly what they are doing. And every episode is a quality production and time well spent watching. It does manage some good character based humour at times in earlier episodes. Some of these are monster of the week self contained storylines but the bigger plotlines are always there.These all kick in big time from episode five onwards.The show does manage a difficult balancing act very well, since Mitchell does remain a sympathetic character in spite of all his actions. There are excellent themes running throughout about friendship and romance and revenge and redemption. It does make you think about all of those.The final episode does keep things going right to the end. Set up things to come. And leave the show in a state where it will never be the same again. As season finales go, it's a very memorable one indeed.The third disc has several extras:Eleven minutes worth of deleted scenes. Which can only be watched all in a row not individually.Twenty one minutes worth of interviews - done individually - with the four main cast members. Which can also only be watched all in a row.And a fun four minute long tour of the set.Another great season of an excellent drama, and a good dvd set for it.

Received the product faster than expected.Season 3 of Being Human is great.

Ich bin durch Zufall an diese Serie geraten.Im Zuge des ganzen Twilight - Vampir - Wahns scheint sie hierzulande etwas untergegangen zu sein.Schade! Denn die Mischung aus Herz-Schmerz und bösem britischen Humor ist wirklich allerliebst.