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Prime Video Is Hiding One of TV’s Best Supernatural Fantasies You’ve Never Heard Of
A Collider feature argues that the British supernatural comedy-drama Being Human, available on Prime Video, is an overlooked gem within a genre crowded by better-known titles such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural. The piece contends that despite running for five seasons and spawning a US remake (also on Prime Video), the 2008 series is too often forgotten, and it makes the case that the show deserves renewed attention given how easily accessible it now is.
First broadcast in 2008, Being Human follows three supernatural beings attempting to live ordinary lives, using their predicament to explore themes of identity, mental health and addiction while blending comedy with supernatural horror. The central trio comprises the vampire John Mitchell (Aidan Turner), the werewolf George Sands (Russell Tovey) and the ghost Annie Sawyer (Lenora Crichlow), who share a house and form an unlikely found family. Mitchell abstains from drinking blood and George manages his transformations as the pair take low-profile jobs, before discovering that the recently deceased Annie already haunts their home.
In short
- Being Human is an underrated supernatural comedy-drama streaming on Prime Video.
- The 2008 series ran five seasons and inspired a US remake.
- It follows a vampire, werewolf and ghost sharing a house.
Explained simply
Being Human is a British supernatural comedy-drama that premiered in 2008 and ran for five seasons before concluding in 2013. The series spawned an American remake and both versions are now available on Prime Video.
The show follows three supernatural beings sharing a house whilst trying to lead normal lives: Mitchell, a vampire abstaining from blood, George, a werewolf managing his condition, and Annie, a ghost already haunting their home when they move in. Together, they explore themes including identity, mental health and addiction through a blend of comedy and supernatural horror.
The series remains largely overlooked despite its quality, overshadowed by better-known supernatural shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural. Its recent availability on Prime Video has prompted fresh attention to what some regard as a gem of the genre that deserves wider recognition.