Being Human Series Finale Review: A Bittersweet But Satisfying Conclusion — cinemablend.com

Four seasons ago, Being Human was a supernatural drama trying to find its place at a network that was taking efforts to loosen the boundaries of the genre that once defined it. Not only was this series not technically science fiction, but it was also yet another attempt at a remake of a British series. Few of those seem to find much success. Being Human never blew up to be a massively popular "hit" series for Syfy, but it did settle into a fast and comfortable groove, focusing its first season on three housemates, each battling their own demons more literally than the average twenty something would. Their unlikely friendship -- a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf not only living together but getting along -- quickly became the heart of the series as their supernatural natures drew them in and out of conflict with others of their kind. To end the drama fittingly, Being Human only ever had to go back to the bond that brought and kept these characters together. And it did, using sacrifice and love to justify its otherwise bittersweet ending, as only two of the four lead characters remained when all was said and done.

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