When the Syfy channel announced a North American remake of the beloved British series Being Human , skepticism was the prevailing sentiment among genre fans. How could a remake capture the quirky, melancholic charm of the original? However, the first season silenced many critics by establishing its own identity. By the time the credits rolled on the Season 1 finale, the show had successfully carved out its own niche in the supernatural drama landscape.
When the supernatural genre exploded in the late 2000s, audiences were flooded with brooding vampires, tortured werewolves, and sassy ghosts. Most of these shows prioritized spectacle over substance. But tucked away on Syfy (then still known as the Sci-Fi Channel), a quiet remake of a British cult hit was doing something radical: it was treating its monsters like people. Being Human -US- - Season 02
If season 1 was about three supernatural roommates trying to stay afloat, season 2 is about the weights pulling them under. Airing from January to April 2012, this 13-episode arc pushed Aidan, Josh, and Sally into much darker territory, testing their resolve to remain "human" in a world that consistently demands they be monsters. The Core Conflict: Nature vs. Nurture When the Syfy channel announced a North American