Being Human - Series 4 reviews (2012)

Being Human - Series 4 details

Formats:	15 DVD, Blu-ray
Starring:	Lenora Crichlow, Michael Socha, Damien Molony, Anthony Flanagan
Directors:	Philip John, Daniel O'Hara
Genres:	Comedy, Drama, Horror - Ghosts/Supernatural, Vampires, Werewolves, Television - British, Series/Miniseries
Studio:	2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO
Collections:	Horror TV series

Name	Discs
Being Human - Series 4 - Disc 1	15 Disc 1
Being Human - Series 4 - Disc 2	15 Disc 2
Being Human - Series 4 - Disc 3	15 Disc 3

DVD Information

Rental release:	23 Apr 2012
Main languages:	English
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English

Name	Discs
Being Human - Series 4 - Blu-ray - Disc 1	15 Disc 1
Being Human - Series 4 - Blu-ray - Disc 2	15 Disc 2
Being Human - Series 4 - Blu-ray - Disc 3	15 Disc 3

Blu-ray Information

Rental release:	23 Apr 2012
Main languages:	English

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Still Human - Supernatural Black Humour And Grim Charm Survive Another Series

By Jennish (335 reviews) from Rye , 03 May 2012

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With the loss of the character who has been the centre of most of the show's previous narrative arc how does it fare on a fourth outing? Essentially the writers set about setting things back to basics by introducing new characters to recreate the Ghost, Good Vampire, Werewolf house sharing scenario. A little contrived, but effective none-the-less.

The dark tone of series three is lightened by a healthy injection of humour to balance the gore that makes this reminiscent of the first two series. This avoids the risk of self importance or an over obsession with the show's own mythos and keeps the audience interested.

The uniquely down at heel feel of the show's characters and settings remains intact which adds to both its charm and occasional bouts of satire (a media manipulating vampire's botched focus group being one highlight of this series). There are also several fine cameos both comic and creepy throughtout this run. The series ends on an open note which makes you wonder if the writers are considering quitting whilst ahead.
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Didn't enjoy it

By Mash (26 reviews) from Lewes , 28 Dec 2012

I think this series has lost the charm that the last few series had. Losing such major characters hasn't done the series any good. If another series comes out, I don't think I'd watch it.
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Boo Hoo!

By HaveMySay (133 reviews) , 26 Jul 2012

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide

Series 4 of 'Being Human' shows the end to the threesome (Mitchell, George & Annie) plus Nina.

Mitchell as you know if you've watched series 3 got killed right at the end. Series 4, episode 1 lets the viewer know of Nina's death and George gets killed in this episode as he avenges Nina's death!

Who's left?- Annie (original cast member) is still here, and Tom (werewolf) who we met in Series 3 gets bumped up to a main character; and we meet newbie Hal!

Comes a full circle in a way, as Series 4 still has a ghost, a werewolf and a vampire but just not the originals!

I've only watched episode 1 at the min, but I feel the change in main characters won't do this series any good- hence the mark down in stars (Series 3 5*, Series 4 3*).

I do hope it gets better as the episodes go on, with the fight to save George and Nina's baby- the 'War Child' destroyer of vampires.
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Still Human - Supernatural Black Humour And Grim Charm Survive Another Series

By Jennish (335 reviews) from Rye , 03 May 2012

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With the loss of the character who has been the centre of most of the show's previous narrative arc how does it fare on a fourth outing? Essentially the writers set about setting things back to basics by introducing new characters to recreate the Ghost, Good Vampire, Werewolf house sharing scenario. A little contrived, but effective none-the-less.

The dark tone of series three is lightened by a healthy injection of humour to balance the gore that makes this reminiscent of the first two series. This avoids the risk of self importance or an over obsession with the show's own mythos and keeps the audience interested.

The uniquely down at heel feel of the show's characters and settings remains intact which adds to both its charm and occasional bouts of satire (a media manipulating vampire's botched focus group being one highlight of this series). There are also several fine cameos both comic and creepy throughtout this run. The series ends on an open note which makes you wonder if the writers are considering quitting whilst ahead.
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