I keep most of my original review below written after several episodes, but now that I've seen more I would like to add some things.
"As many other reviews this too is more or less a comparison between this show and the British original. For someone who has seen both it is very hard not to do this, as the plot seems to be quite the same.
There are some things I really like and these are also among the things that hooked me to the BBC show. The dark atmosphere, good directing and nice music are found here as well.
However, the acting is pretty bad I think and even one look at the actors before watching the first episode was enough to disappoint me (unfortunately as the show progressed things did not improve). The actors are simply not right for these characters. BBC are spot on with the dark handsome vampire and the most normal looking loser werewolf. SyFy seem to have chosen the actors based on what teenage girls would like to see, much like the Twilight saga. Not a good combination - this show is meant to show what used to be normal people, trying desperately to be normal again. It is not a cheap love story full of teenage torments."
The show is definitely a slow starter, especially for those who have seen the BBC series. But it gets better. I'm glad I gave it a chance as it wasn't that bad at first. Now I'm enjoying it quite a lot. Some episodes are really good. The plot is now different from the British version (although some developments will probably be the same).
Having said this, it is still not as good as the BBC show mainly because of the two main actors. But by all means, it is not a pathetic rip off as some reviews describe it. What I love about Being Human (both versions) is the constant battle for normalcy which usually we see in modest amounts elsewhere. Here it is very pronounced, and if you can look through some of the weaknesses, it can grow on you.
I've seen many shows about vampires and other supernatural creatures and most of them suck (no pun intended). They are just out of balance or pointless (or the main theme is something I'm completely uninterested in). True Blood and Being Human, while very different in their mix, are the best out there. Give this show a chance, by the end of the season you'll most likely not regret it.
