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such_heights) wrote2010-01-13 12:00 am
such_heights) wrote2010-01-13 12:00 am
Being Human
Dear internet: yesterday I tripped and fell, and suddenly I was watching the whole of Being Human's first series! I don't even know how it happened!
Naturally, I must make a post about it.
Okay, so there were some things that bothered me, primarily the sheer amount of instances of/references to sexual or domestic violence against women - I mean, I sort of resign myself to it with vampires, but Tully threatening Annie in 1x02 was incredibly uncomfortable to watch, as was the whole Owen arc. Obviously it's meant to be uncomfortable, but, eesh. Not good.
Aside from that, I really enjoyed it. To be honest, my thoughts can be summed up as ♥ ANNIE ♥ ♥ GEORGE ♥ ♥ MITCHELL ♥ ♥ NINA ♥ ♥ OT4 ♥
:D
I loved the stuff to do with death and the afterlife - the doors were amazing! I loved the snarky vicar in the finale and George talking about his faith. And yay for non-Christian religious tokens being effective against vampires! I love that Annie and Nina are hanging out now, I love the idea that Annie's getting new powers, all if that is very awesome.
I have four questions, actually. One, should I watch the original pilot? Two, are there theories on what Annie said to Owen? Three, did it actually get explained why George's Star of David doesn't bother Mitchell? Four, anyone have any fic/vid recs?
Naturally, I must make a post about it.
Okay, so there were some things that bothered me, primarily the sheer amount of instances of/references to sexual or domestic violence against women - I mean, I sort of resign myself to it with vampires, but Tully threatening Annie in 1x02 was incredibly uncomfortable to watch, as was the whole Owen arc. Obviously it's meant to be uncomfortable, but, eesh. Not good.
Aside from that, I really enjoyed it. To be honest, my thoughts can be summed up as ♥ ANNIE ♥ ♥ GEORGE ♥ ♥ MITCHELL ♥ ♥ NINA ♥ ♥ OT4 ♥
:D
I loved the stuff to do with death and the afterlife - the doors were amazing! I loved the snarky vicar in the finale and George talking about his faith. And yay for non-Christian religious tokens being effective against vampires! I love that Annie and Nina are hanging out now, I love the idea that Annie's getting new powers, all if that is very awesome.
I have four questions, actually. One, should I watch the original pilot? Two, are there theories on what Annie said to Owen? Three, did it actually get explained why George's Star of David doesn't bother Mitchell? Four, anyone have any fic/vid recs?
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You should possibly watch the original pilot. I was so in love with the original pilot I couldn't get past the recast the first time I tried to watch the series. It is probably worth it for the bit where they discuss what Hogwarts house they would be in, though.
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Yeah, that's why I didn't watch the pilot to start with, but I'm thinking it's safe to go back now that I'm sufficiently attached to the series cast. And thanks for the link!