Series synopsis
Being Human is a Canadian sci-fi & fantasy drama mystery action & adventure television series that premiered on Syfy on January 17, 2011. It ended on April 7, 2014. It was created by Toby Whithouse. It stars Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington and Deanna Russo.
Deciding to turn over a new leaf, a group of friends who also happen to be vampires and werewolves move into a house together, only to find that it is haunted by ghosts of people who have been killed under mysterious circumstances. As they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures, their desire to be human bonds them.
Premise
Deciding to turn over a new leaf, a group of friends who also happen to be vampires and werewolves move into a house together, only to find that it is haunted by ghosts of people who have been killed under mysterious circumstances. As they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures, their desire to be human bonds them.
Premise: For 3 roommates being human is harder than it looks.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Witwer as Aidan Waite
- Meaghan Rath as Sally Malik
- Sam Huntington as Josh Levison
- Deanna Russo as Kat Neely
- Kristen Hager as Nora Sergeant
- Sarah Allen as Rebecca Flynt
- Katharine Isabelle as Suzanna Waite
- Joseph Antaki as Samid Malik
Supporting cast
- Imogen Haworth as Holly
- Scott Faulconbridge as Male Patient
- Dan Jeannotte as Tony
- Natalie Brown as Julia
- Kyle Gatehouse as Atlee
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Lindsey
- Kimberly-Sue Murray as Emma
- Gianpaolo Venuta as Danny Angeli
- Connor Price as Kenny Fisher
- Mark Pellegrino as James Bishop
- Alison Louder as Emily Levison
- Katy Breier as Cara
Guest cast
- Kristen Hager as Nora Sergeant
- Sarah Allen as Rebecca Flynt
- Katharine Isabelle as Suzanna Waite
- Joseph Antaki as Samid Malik
- Imogen Haworth as Holly
- Scott Faulconbridge as Male Patient
- Dan Jeannotte as Tony
- Natalie Brown as Julia
- Kyle Gatehouse as Atlee
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Lindsey
- Kimberly-Sue Murray as Emma
- Gianpaolo Venuta as Danny Angeli
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 77 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 19 | February 17, 2008 | April 8, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 17, 2011 | April 11, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 16, 2012 | April 9, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 14, 2013 | April 8, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 13 | January 13, 2014 | April 7, 2014 |
| Season 5 | 6 | February 3, 2013 | March 10, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Contemporary supernatural drama about George and Mitchell, a pair of perennial outsiders. Working in the anonymous drudgery of the local hospital, they live lives of quiet desperation - because Mitchell is a vampire and George is a werewolf. Deciding to turn over a new leaf, they move into a house together, only to find that it is haunted by Annie, the ghost of a woman killed in mysterious circumstances. As a threesome, they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures, bonded by their desire to adopt the lifestyle of their neighbours - humanity. Pilot Episode cast differs from series 1: Guy Flanagan, Russell Tovey (remains in Series 1), Andrea Riseborough, Claire Foy, Dominique McElligott, Dylan Brown |
February 18, 2008 |
| 2 |
Being Human Unearthed Actors Aidan Turner, Russell Tovey and Lenora Crichlow reveal how they brought the much loved housemates to life and we talk to Jason Watkins about the influences behind vampire leader, Herrick. Annabel Scholey and Sinead Keenan give their thoughts on characters Lauren and Nina, and creator Toby Whithouse shares his insights on the recent series and teases what's round the corner. |
March 28, 2009 |
| 3 |
Annie's Prequel Lucy and Mal Woodeson want to move into a new flat together. However the ghost Annie Sawyer already lives there. Annie doesn't want Lucy and Mal to live there and scares them away. |
December 20, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
There Goes the Neighborhood (1) Josh is miserable after his latest full moon transformation resulted in him waking up next to a bloody dead deer in the woods. Aidan suggests that he and Josh should live together so they can watch out for each other. When they've found the perfect apartment, they realise the place comes with its own ghost, Sally |
January 17, 2011 |
| 2 |
There Goes the Neighborhood (2) Sally begs the guys to call Danny over so she can try to make him see her presence somehow. Aidan, while trying to fight off Cara's unwanted admiration, receives some shocking news about someone who he thought was dead. Josh discovers Aidan's involvement in the Rebecca incident and confronts him about it; at the same time, Josh is also struggling with whether to tell his sister the truth about himself. |
January 24, 2011 |
| 3 |
Something To Watch Over Me Sally meets a ghostly new friend who teaches her how to cross physical boundaries like the apartment. Josh gets roped into the Neighborhood Watch against his wishes. Aidan is recognised by the son of one of his past victims, who is determined to confront Aidan about his father's murder. |
January 31, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Turn This Mother Out Aidan deals with vampires; Josh prepares to reenter medical school; Sally's powers strengthen. |
January 16, 2012 |
| 2 |
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? Josh deals with his relationship with Nora; Aidan helps Suren; Sally discovers new ghostly powers. |
January 23, 2012 |
| 3 |
All Out of Blood Josh and Nora prepare for another "change"; Sally looks into reincarnation; Aidan dates a human. |
January 30, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's a Shame About Ray Aidan resurfaces to find the vampire community has changed greatly; Sally struggles to free herself from limbo; Josh and Nora stand up to Ray. |
January 14, 2013 |
| 2 |
(Dead) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Sally flirts with an old acquaintance; Aidan searches for blood; Josh considers taking his relationship with Nora further. |
January 21, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Teens They Are a Changin' Nora and Josh meet a teenage runaway; Sally tries to make things right with Troy; Aidan and Henry search for clean blood. |
January 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Old Dogs, New Tricks Josh is trapped inside his wolf as Nora and Aidan struggle to contain him; Sally finds herself imprisoned in a mysterious place with Donna. |
January 13, 2014 |
| 2 |
That Time of the Month Aidan and Kat take their relationship to the next level; Aidan encounters someone from his past; Sally uses her newly acquired powers to help Nora try to free Josh. |
January 20, 2014 |
| 3 |
Lil' Smokie Aidan learns there's a new vampire boss in town; Josh's new life proves problematic; Sally's newly acquired powers send her to a strange place. |
January 27, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Trinity As ghost Alex adjusts to life after death with werewolf Tom and vampire Hal, we meet poisonous pensioner Captain Hatch, behind whose foul exterior lurks an ancient evil. |
February 3, 2013 |
| 2 |
Sticks and Rope Alex discovers she's not the only ghost haunting Honolulu Heights. Tom and Hal go head to head in the hotel's employee of the month competition, much to the delight of Captain Hatch, who feeds on werewolf / vampire conflict. |
February 10, 2013 |
| 3 |
Pie and Prejudice Tom learns how to be successful from werewolf mentor Larry, but is Larry everything that he claims to be? Alex discovers some worrying similarities with Hal's Regency ghost friend, Lady Mary. |
February 17, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 17, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 7, 2014 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |