Being Human Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2009 · BBC Three · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Being Human
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Being Human have?
Being Human has 5 seasons and 36 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 25, 2009 to March 10, 2013.
Is Being Human renewed, ended, or canceled?
Being Human has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Being Human?
It takes 36h 0m (2160 minutes) to watch the complete run of Being Human. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 18 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 36 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Being Human?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 6 ("Bad Moon Rising"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.6/10 based on 5 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Being Human?
Being Human is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, Acorn TV Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Being Human?
Being Human has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Being Human?
The primary ensemble cast includes Lenora Crichlow as Annie Sawyer (age 41), Russell Tovey as George Sands (age 44), Aidan Turner as John Mitchell (age 43), Sinéad Keenan as Nina Pickering (age 48).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lenora Crichlow | Annie Sawyer | 41 |
| Russell Tovey | George Sands | 44 |
| Aidan Turner | John Mitchell | 43 |
| Sinéad Keenan | Nina Pickering | 48 |
| Michael Socha | Tom McNair | 38 |
| Damien Molony | Hal Yorke | 42 |
| Jason Watkins | Herrick | 59 |
| Kate Bracken | Alex Millar | 36 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Being Human are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.