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Old 01-17-11, 01:42 PM
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Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/11

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Synopsis:

Spoiler:
Part 1 of 2. After a bloody night out, a vampire and a werewolf decide to become roommates to look out for each other, and they find a townhouse that's haunted by the ghost of their landlord's fiancée in the opener of the series following three supernatural beings who try to live like humans.


13 episode 1st season

Promo with interviews:

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Trailer:

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This is a remake of a British TV series. I have not seen the original, so I will judge this series on it's own merits.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Originally Posted by DJariya
This is a remake of a British TV series. I have not seen the original, so I will judge this series on it's own merits.
I'm going to set the DVR, but I don't know when I'll get time to watch it. Thanks for the reminder DJariya -- as usual.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

^^ Yeah I will probably get to this later in the week. It's a really crowded night and I still have some stuff from Sunday to go through.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I like the British series, so I'll give this one a shot.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

The original UK series creator liked the pilot for what it is worth. The promos show promise so I'll check it out. Even if you don't like the US copy, I strongly suggest everyone watch the UK version.

One of the best shows on TV.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I watch the UK original last summer and I liked it. I'm going to give this a show a chance. I like Sam Witwer, Sam Huntington and Marc Pellegrino from past shows/movies they have done. The producers said there are going to be differences from the original. A lot of people on other sites are already complaining about this and they haven't watched show. There have been some bad American remakes of UK shows but I think show might be ok since American audiences tend to love a lot of supernatural or horror type shows.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I didn't know this was being remade. I'll have to check it out.

I saw the first series of the original, and I liked it even though it was hamstrung by the british 6 episode series length. It was basically 3 episodes focusing on each roommate and their backstory, one "regular" episode, a penultimate episode setting up the finale and then the finale. It the end it was almost like an extended mini-series than an episodic TV show.
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I thought the pilot sucked. I'm having a hard time even liking the actor who plays the vampire. And his name is Aiden, the same name as the actor who plays the vampire from the British series. Ha....ha. The storyline seems almost like a complete remake from the story perspective, save for the werewolf who's sister is caught up in it all. I guess I made the mistake of seeing the British series first. Unless this picks up quick, I'm bailing.

And judging from the responses on here, I'm not holding much hope this one will last long. Doesn't seem like too many people even bothered on seeing it. Or maybe 2-3 million all DVR'd it.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

trespoochies, you did NOT make a mistake by watching the original UK Being Human first, since it is a great series! The US version seemed like a bland carbon-copy of the UK version. I'm glad Season 3 of the original starts in the UK on BBC Three this Sunday.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Originally Posted by trespoochies
I thought the pilot sucked. I'm having a hard time even liking the actor who plays the vampire. And his name is Aiden, the same name as the actor who plays the vampire from the British series. Ha....ha. The storyline seems almost like a complete remake from the story perspective, save for the werewolf who's sister is caught up in it all. I guess I made the mistake of seeing the British series first. Unless this picks up quick, I'm bailing.
Agreed on all points. Aside from the new Merrick (Cop Vampire) the rest of the actors are a downgrade from the original. The girl playing the ghost is just plain annoying. Everyone is whiny, sad and mopey. The humor and charm of the original is wholly absent. The leads have zero chemistry and those missing elements are the things that make the original work.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Never saw the original but agree that this pilot sucked.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Originally Posted by diditagain
trespoochies, you did NOT make a mistake by watching the original UK Being Human first, since it is a great series! The US version seemed like a bland carbon-copy of the UK version. I'm glad Season 3 of the original starts in the UK on BBC Three this Sunday.
I meant from the perspective the remake had a lot to live up to. And you just made my day - I didn't know just when series 3 was starting. This is great news. Now I just hope the US remake gets at least a little better.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I'll give it a shot, though I watched the pilot of the original and felt no need to continue.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

The original has a slow start, but by the third episode, it really hits its stride. Its a much more developed show with better actors. If you like the premise, then stick with the original.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I like it
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

The show has potential, though I am not sure the pilot showed too much of it. The British series is a little overhyped, though the tone for the American pilot seemed a bit glossy.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

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I like it
Me too. Having low expectations helped, I'm sure.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Didn't like the pilot at all but really dig the British version. I thought the British version was canceled but I guess it is still going. I'll give it a few more episodes before i drop it. The biggest problem I think is they tried to stay to close to the original instead of just running with the idea. I suspect this will change. Also I can not say I like any of the actors right off the bat but still it is only the first episode.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Love the original. Hated this one.
I'll stick with the British series.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I loved it.

Never saw the original series, so maybe that made a difference. I liked the music and the way it was shot. The story kept me interested, and the cast was strong, too.

So far, the vampire seems to be the most interesting character. The interactions they had with the ghost were kind of awkward, but hopefully they'll develop her character in future eps.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

C'mon guys, the U.S. version wasn't THAT bad.

Yes, I've seen the original series and loved it. Watched this and liked it a lot, but yeah it's not as solid. The special effects were on par. The script/acting a bit shaky. So what? I think as far as UK adaptations, it was a solid effort and will continue giving it a fair chance....
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

The original is excellent. This one not so much. The way it's shot makes it look like a cheap soap opera.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

Originally Posted by Phodg
Love the original. Hated this one.
I'll stick with the British series.
can't say I hated it, but I definately was not impressed. The British series had a much better cast.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

never saw the brit version, but I totally enjoyed this one. I'm in. The guy playing the werewolf makes the show, IMO.
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Re: Being Human -- New SyFy Series -- "There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1" -- 1/17/1

I enjoyed it... Maybe its not quite time to compare one episode (and a pilot at that) to a whole series yet. It had its rough parts, but for the most part though it was decent enough to stick with it for a while.

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