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More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:34 pm
User avatarJoined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:44 amPosts: 331Location: Stavanger, Norway
I found this one online too. Nice to read one fine revieuw (among many...)
Don't know much about what they're talking about though, as I haven't seen season 2 yet , but I'm not spoiler-shy anyway



'Being Human' Season Two - The Verdict

A gory climax rounded off the excellent second season of Being Human, which never shied away from taking bold dramatic decisions and propelling the lead characters in unexpected directions. A winning mix of humour, poignancy, bloodbaths and Real Hustle references ensured that the BBC Three show has been on top of many 'Must Watch' lists for the last eight weeks. Isn't it time a mysterious door opened up and dragged the programme into the terrestrial world?

One specific sequence sums up just how effectively writer Toby Whithouse has merged horror and comedy together. This took place in a toilet at the language school George was teaching at, where he stepped in to grammatically correct a spot of fellatio-related graffiti on the mirror. When his boss walked in and reeled off some of his hilariously patronising 'teacher speak', George's werewolf instincts took over and a vicious attack was unleashed upon the poor man, leaving him in a bloody mess.

This was jaw-dropping stuff and bore far more impact than Mitchell's somewhat meandering reversion to the dark side. George's character transition from a reliable and sympathetic figure did initially feel misplaced, particularly when he cheated on Nina with Daisy. Yet it was all part of a clever masterplan to take everyone - especially viewers - out of their comfort zones. Russell Tovey was as compelling as ever in the role, superbly conveying the distress of George's transformations (especially at the parents evening) and exuding vulnerability during scenes such as his grilling by the suspicious child Molly.

Another bog-based encounter earlier in the season provided much mirth, involving Mitchell's first meeting with Lucy. The witty, engaging dialogue effortlessly introduced a recurring character into the fold and allowed us to emotionally invest in their relationship. This made the latter revelation about Lucy's true nature, and her eventual demise, even more shocking. Still, nothing quite topped the appearance of Terry Wogan adopting a manipulative guise to offer Saul some relationship advice via his television. Very Ashes To Ashes and undoubtedly genius!

While Mitchell and George went off the rails and fled the flat, Annie was given a procession of quirky male foils to complement her own manic nature. Plenty of laughs ensued during her adventures, before giving way to the very sadness of 'being human'. The finest example came with the inherent loneliness of psychic Alan Cortez, whose dwindling career and confidence was given a boost by Annie's antics. (On a side note, give Cortez his own spinoff show please BBC!). Before long, Annie's own mother turned up seeking closure leading to an emotional reunion between the grieving mother, the ghost and a folded paper napkin. The heartbreak of Annie's removal from pub landlord Hugh was just as poignant too.

The binding story arc across the episodes involved the machinations of the dastardly Kemp and his quest to rid the world of supernatural beings. Played with commanding austerity by Donald Sumpter, the character evolved from being a mere 'boo and hiss' style villain into a figure with genuine (if hugely misguided) religious conviction. After all, in other shows the vampire slayers are the heroes of the piece.

All credit to the team behind Being Human for not merely trying to rehash the same elements that made the first season such a success. The countdown is already underway for the third year, which cannot come soon enough. Just how are the gang going to prise Annie back from the afterlife waiting room area?


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:05 am
User avatarJoined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:09 pmPosts: 341Location: Cambridgeshire UK
Its a good sum up of the series :D I think Mitchells reversion was quite shocking though because its the first time we've seen him properly evil!
Thanks for this ;) -hope it won't ruin series 2 too much for you when you do see it .


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:47 pm
User avatarJoined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:44 amPosts: 331Location: Stavanger, Norway
Ruin it for me? I don't think so, no spoiler can ever take away the fun of watching that amount of hotness going bonkers evil mad :twisted:

But then again, I'll have to wait... :(


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:08 pm
User avatarJoined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:09 pmPosts: 341Location: Cambridgeshire UK
I don't think you'll be disappointed when you do see it ;) Any idea when you do get series 2 there?


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 10:22 am
User avatarJoined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:44 amPosts: 331Location: Stavanger, Norway
I've preordered in from Amazon, it's coming out in April. :|

I don't even know if they'll show it around here, but I don't care that much. I'll buy it anyway, then it's all mine...


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:07 pm
User avatarJoined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:09 pmPosts: 341Location: Cambridgeshire UK
I've pre-ordered it too,hoping theres better extras than the first series dvd :roll: but seeing as its the bbc not much hope :lol:


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:03 pm
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I didn't like series 2 as much but I loved the finale of series 2.


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:14 pm
User avatarJoined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:44 amPosts: 331Location: Stavanger, Norway
From what I've read, everybody thinks series 2 is better than 1. I can't judge myself (yet). What was it that you didn't like about it, admin?

As for the DVDs for series 1, I haven't seen all of it and haven't come to any extras yet. But i'm more than happy with anything they have to offer... :D


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:52 am
User avatarJoined: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:09 pmPosts: 341Location: Cambridgeshire UK
Series 2 certainly moved the characters along and not just literally! I liked series 2 overall,and yes the finale was great and episode 7 I thought :D


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Re: More Digital Spy - The Verdict on Season Two
PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:23 pm
User avatarJoined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:44 amPosts: 331Location: Stavanger, Norway
Some say Mitchell went so dark that he won't be able to play all cuddly and cute anymore (really hard to swallow for the die hard fans). I see a lot in common with BTVS then, even if I only get this impression from reading the revieuws and comments on the SFX site.


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