BEING HUMAN “Some Thing to Watch over Me” Season 1 Episode 3 - Aidan, Sally, and Josh all make new acquaintances with mixed results in the “Some Thing to Watch over Me” episode of BEING HUMAN. This is the last episode I was able to preview early, and I have to say, while I would have preferred more Josh in it, it’s my favorite of the first three.
So, are you hooked yet? Has Being Human earned a spot on your DVR? I was surprised how fast I started caring about them and I’m happy to say this episode only makes me more invested because it goes deeper into the choices they have to make every day and what those choices do to them and those around them.
There’s no Rebecca this week, but that doesn’t mean Aidan doesn’t have problems. In fact, he must face one of the less advertised aspects of living hundreds of years: running into someone you may or may not have wronged. This is actually a great storyline and it plays out well with good pacing and an unexpected resolution. I like how Bishop is woven into Aidan’s stories. He’s there almost as both angel and devil on Aidan’s shoulders (mostly devil, of course) and I enjoy their rapport.
After her less than controlled emotions in the first two episodes wreaked havoc on the plumbing and wiring, not to mention Josh’s nerves, Sally gets a chance to be a bit more pro-active here with the help of a new acquaintance. Sally is the toughest character to get a handle on, I think, and this episode is a good start in letting us understand her beyond her obvious grief and frustration. We also start to understand how her afterlife works just as she does. Meaghan Rath is very good here as she’s given more to do than yell, “Danny!”
Josh may have the smallest of the three stories this week, but it is no less important to the overall arc. I love how the show (not to mention Sam Huntington) has built this character, giving him family and a life he had to leave behind and an inner rage and lonliness he can’t quite hide behind his quips. It’s a very layered character and Huntington plays him just right: he gets so many of the funniest lines but he also goes so much deeper. Fabulous character.
I think “Some Thing to Watch over Me” proves the Syfy version of Being Human is fine with going dark. It may not yet be as dark as the British version, but I’m always happy when shows opt not to wrap things up in a pretty bow. I think this episode is also a perfect example of how many possibilities exist for the series and the characters and I can’t wait to see them all explored.
After you’ve had a chance to watch the episode, I hope you’ll read Muffy’s full review and post your thoughts.
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