Cupid’s arrow isn’t the only thing piecing hearts this February. Along with the highly anticipated return of Being Human (UK) for season 5, comes the sad news that this will be the popular supernatural series’ final season.
While Being Human may be ending in the UK, series creator Toby Whithouse took time to not only thank the cast, crew and loyal fans for all their dedication to the series he calls “the little show that could,” he also promised fans an “epic, thrilling and shocking finale.”
In a post on the show’s official blog, Whitehouse bluntly revealed his perspective on the matter – asserting that, despite the sad news of cancellation, Being Human probably shouldn’t have lasted this long anyway:
“Being Human really shouldn’t have happened. A preposterous idea, an epic and circuitous development process, a modest budget – no, we really shouldn’t have lasted. But Being Human was the little show that could, and that ridiculous idea managed to last 37 episodes, spawn an American version, 3 novels, an on-line spin-off and garner a shelf of awards.
I have to thank the BBC. Not because I’m obliged to, but because I literally have to. They gave us the opportunity to make Being Human and to make it in the way we wanted. [The producers] were unwavering in their support, guidance, trust, love, enthusiasm, and gave us – and me specifically – an unprecedented level of creative latitude. For that I will always be grateful. “
Being Human revolves around the perilous lives (and after lives) of a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost who share a house together in South Wales. Last season introduced a new vampire named Hal Yorke played by Damien Molony, who spent many years as a shut-in to battle his powerful bloodlust which he was still unable to control by the end of season 4. With the exit of original werewolf George (Russell Tovey) in the premiere episode of season 4, actor Michael Socha was promoted to a series regular as new wolfboy, Tom McNair.
Tom restraining his buddy Hal to a chair to help detox his blood addiction
Season 5 will not only be the final one, but also the first that Being Human will not feature any of the original cast, with Scottish actress Kate Bracken taking the place of the dearly departed Lenora Crichlow as the series’ new ghost. This season will not only put the gang up against vampire baddies and flesh-craving zombies, but they will also face their greatest adversary yet – The Devil!
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Being Human UK series 5 premiered February 3 on BBC Three and will conclude March 10. No premiere date or end date for the BBC America run of season 5 has been announced.
Source: EW
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I have never seen the original UK version but I really enjoy the American one. I only hope it doesn’t follow in the UK version’s footsteps and gets canceled at the same relative point in it’s life.
Anyone know how closely the American version parallels the UK one?
Before it relocated to south Wales it was set and filmed in my hometown! I think I only got up to season 3, but I’d like to know what the US version was like.
I watch the US version and i havent really seen the UK version ( sad i know) but from what i hear from interviews only the first season is somewhat similar to the UK version and from there on out its totally different from the original series. Also i must say that im lovin the US series and can only imagine how amazing the UK’s is
I’m from N.America and I couldn’t get through 10 mins of the US version. The writing and acting were sub-par at best. I loved the UK version so much and I am so very sad it has been canceled.
I agree! I only watched the first half of the fist episode of the American version on Netflix before going back to the UK version. The last thing I wanted to do was watch a sub-par play acting of the original. Terribly sorry to hear they cancelled the fifth season. I think they had a new, fresh crew and I was really looking forward to where they would take the story from here.
I love the new cast, especially Hal. The relationships are more complex and interesting. Please BBC, don’t be as foolish as FOX TV and cancel a good show before it has a chance to take off (ie: Family Guy,Futurama,Firefly,Breaking In…do I need to go on?)
The us version is no where close to the ranks of the uk version! I’m going to miss the show dearly. And have to wait for the last season to be on DVD. Sad, sad
it follows the uk version in the first season but then after that its completely different and original
the bbc version is better do not like the scfy version
they are totally different, the UK version the charters of josh and nora have a kid and the child is the centre of attention and aidan dies by the hand of joshs character also the story line are different as the ghost stays a ghost and doesn’t turn into a zombie that needed rat/mouse blood to keep from rotting .
A complete cast swap never means good things for a show, but I was looking forward to getting to know the new gang better. Hopefully this last season does it justice. At least we still have the American version.
About time
Ok first thing first the American version took a way different turn than british verison but you can see clear parallels Second thing second I think the cast change killed the show it was to fast for me but the odd mix of comedy is the show keeps people coming for more and the idea behide the show was mind-blowing and in this age of romantic shiny vampicrs I wish it will last longer
Not surprised. I stopped watching last season after the ridiculous opening episode. I’m starting to really enjoy the Scifi version anyway.
So sad. This series was amazing, and although I still do really enjoy it now, the cast chnage killed it. And – without being a fangirl about it – when Mitchell left the show that really did strike its death toll.
I just hope the ending won’t be as dire as Merlin’s.
I have watched both versions -american and UK. Although the story line at the start was quite similar, the ramainder of the seasons were not alike. \i enjoy both versions. But I must say that I like the raw quality of the UK version. I dont know if its the lack of special effects and the realistic quality of the actors, but whatever it is I fell in love with the UK version before I even knew about the American version. Which is quite odd since I live in Canada!!!
When Mitchell left the series, it really ruined the whole thing. Sorry to hear its over.
I totally agree
I’m from the States (if that matters much) I’ve seen part of the American version (I should try to give it another chance… eh we’ll see) I honestly had a difficult time getting through the few episodes I actually watched. It just wasn’t the same the feel and acting were off to me and I found the characters to be annoying but that’s just me. I did enjoy the UK version, I found it more interesting and pleasing then the American version. I am a bit bummed out that the series is ending but we all know a good thing has to end before it gets too out of control to slowly plummet to its much needed demise (and we all know no matter how horrible it gets we would watch, it it’s like watching a car crash. It’s so horrible yet we just can’t look away). In my opinion I say watch the UK version then take a gander at the American version if you are curious.
Thank you.
I will miss this series tremendously. I have enjoyed the actors portraying and developing their characters. They should be proud. US Fan….
The new cast did NOT kill this show! It’s been amazing throughout and it most definitely shouldn’t have been canceled.
Just watched the last episode of the UK version .. Wow!! It was tense, exciting, unusual and really unique in most of the scenes. Can’t believe it’s finished! I loved all the characters from The originals to the new guys, my Sundays will be rubbish now without it! Heard that the USA version is corny but I’ll watch it to find out for myself.
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> direction mein ghoomne wale blackholes jo bahut adhik
> rotation karne par aapas mein milkar gravity bana lein.
> (ii) present tense mein global warming ko man made gravity
> ke dwara global warming khatm ki ja sakti hai. jis prakar
> hamara sun or earth bina fuel,coke,gas,energy ke rotation
> karta hai natural gravity ke dwara.isi prakar artificial
> gravity ke dwara vechiles,trains,plains,etc..chala ya uda
> sakte hain
> (iii) future tense mien universe nast hone ke samaya humans
> ko artificial flying object(UFO)mein
> agriculture,education,health ki facilities uplabdh hain, yeh
> yaan bhi artificial gravity ke dwara aasani se galaxy mein
> humans ko jinda rakha ja sakta hai.
> NOTE – with 69 questions extra available
> here…………jinke answers duniya mein available nahi
> hain but hamare paas ye answers hain . hamare diye hue ans.
> ko galat prove karne wale ko Rs.10,000 diya jayga…… is
> sidhant ko MP council,central govt. ke samne present kiya
> gaya jo positive ans likhit mein hain………
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> 2) present time- application of gravitation in reducing
> global warming
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i dont like the show now everybody died they need to come back this is sh*t
Being Human UK was my favorite show on TV. The humor and drama was in perfect balance. I was especially amazed at how they managed to tell such a fantastic story in a very short span of time. They also did a good job of working with a small budget. When the original cast left it really hurt and I was not sure I wanted to bother with continuing to watch. Thankfully I did, because the new characters/cast were better than the originals. Hal was especially brilliant! I really would have loved to have had at least one more episode with the new cast. It seems so brutally unfair that BBC canned this show just when the new cast was hitting their stride. If they were going to kill of the show why not end it at the end of episode 3? Why let us fall in love with new characters only to break our hearts by killing them off so soon? I’m pretty ticked off. The US version is a sorry substitute.
Loved the Uk version …probably time to end as it will become redundant but loved it ..sorry to see the old cast go but like the new ones as well
I watched the US version first and liked the show. Then I watched the UK version and LOVED it. Though there were some similarities in Season 1 (very small similarities I might add) I think the UK version is probably one of the best TV series I have ever watched. Though I was skeptical and sad when the characters changed, it didn’t ruin the show in the least. I wish that they would keep the show going. It is sad to see it end.
I recently became interested in BH, the US version, having caught an episode or two on Syfy. I felt the need to get Netflix, just to see what I had missed, and admit, I am completely hooked. I began with the US version and am currently up to date, just in time for the season finale on Sunday (boo hoo!!!!). I’m starting to watch the UK series, and in the beginning, felt required to compare the characters. I was initially surprised that they had different character names, but such obvious differences. I’m just into Season 2 and had to abandon the comparison; both versions have such drastically different storylines. I prefer the music in the UK version; hearing “Barbie Girl” in the UK version brought some well needed chuckles, and a feeling of nails on the chalkboard, but still, hysterical.
Sad to hear the UK version has been cancelled, and am hoping the same fate doesn’t hit the US version. Thanks to Netflix for showing both and making my monthly fee worthwhile.
I’m up t date on the us one, and only n season four of the uk one. Honestly I found the site just trying to see if it continued much longer. I like Hal , tom is better than George but Annie…. Annie bothers me. The lack of mitchel however just kills it. I like the us vampire better (Aiden is more like Hal than Mitchell) , and Hal is def my fav vampire so far but the chemistry in the house just isn’t there. It’s forced, not so genuine. I am really glad than Nina is gone though. I didn’t like her from the very beginning though. The us Nina (Nora) is much better
First season very similar.
In the us version werewolf blood causes a violent reaction at first, but then enhances the vampire for a short time. I the uk version it’s poison
Us version, the ever leave the house and Sally’s killer fiancé comes back as a ghost. Annie’s doesn’t.
There is a ghost like Gilbert in the us, but after he’s gone Sally makes more ghost friends, Annie doesn’t.
I could continue to answer the “is it similar?” Question, but I don’t want to give it away.
Oh and in the us, there are burn werewolves for real, and no Eve.
I’m so sad to hear that after Season 5 there will be no more Being Human. However, I’m happy that they gave us the opportunity to see it for as long as it lasted. I’ll miss each of the characters from Michelle, George, Annie to the new ones Hal, Tom, and Alex.
As for the US version, I tried to see it, but for me the UK version is better in everything. It’s sad as I myself I’m from the US and I’ll still choose the UK version.