Episode two of Being Human jumped around quite a bit. We’re still in the character introduction stage, so the choppy feeling is to be expected. Most of the story-thread dealt with George, and his continuing difficulties with turning wolf-boy once a month. The violent mood swings. Bouts of depression. Tears at the drop of a hat. Loud screaming matches. Sounds a little like a menstrual cycle — the parallels can’t be ignored. At least George made a new friend, Tully. A flat for three became a flat for four. Tully’s social graces left a lot to be desired. Can’t really blame the chap. After all, he is a werewolf.
I’ll continue with Tully shortly. Right now, I want to touch on the opening narration supplied by Mitchell. I’ve been watching werewolf flicks and TV shows for years, and I can’t recall the transformation from man to beast described in such thorough detail. Mostly, you just see the special effects at work. Claws protract. Teeth grow. Hair sprouts. Mitchell’s clinical words compare it to having a heart attack, because that’s what actually occurs. Followed by massive organ failure. Vocal chords shred to pieces, then regenerate. Mitchell admires the change. “It’s so cruel, it’s … perfect,” he says. That’s top-notch writing, ladies and gentleman.
Back to Tully. George desperately needs a mentor, but I don’t think Tully is the dog for the job. Allowing him to move in was a mistake. He’s like the stray you bring in from the cold. Eats the food, shits all over, and displays very feral behavior. Is it possible to sexually assault a ghost? Well, that’s pretty much what Tully does to Annie. Poor Annie. All she wants is some male attention. You know, for some handsome, rugged type to “notice” her. Evidently, even dead chicks dig the bad boys, or in this case, bad doggy.
George took to Tully quickly. To his credit, Tully did provide some helpful advice. George’s loneliness clouded his judgment. Upon discovering that Tully was his “maker,” he finally stood up for himself. The world inside Being Human is scary and brutal. In order to survive, George is going to have to grow a pair. His naivete keeps him human, but it may end up being his downfall if he’s not careful.
Did you know vampires get off making snuff films? Neither did I. Lauren, who really wants Mitchell, struck a nerve by leaving him that DVD. It awakened the thirst he is struggling to bury. I have a feeling these two are going to get together. If they do, a swath of blood and destruction will be left in their wake. By the way, Herrick is one creepy vamp. Even his smile oozes evil. A future showdown between him and Mitchell seems inevitable.
The Tully stuff dragged on a tad long for my tastes. However, his presence did broaden George’s character, which was nice to see. I’m still not sure what to make of Annie yet. She’s obviously hanging around on Earth for a reason. Until I discover it, I won’t be too critical. So far, she is the least compelling of the three principles. Two chapters down, three to go in season one. I’m still on board this freaky train.
Clacked by Scott Tunstall 
on Aug 02, 2009 @ 12:00 EST5EDT
one mispelling of Tully (you wrote Sully) and there were 6 in total in the UK run… I’m sure the US run will be the same.
There are six episodes. I must be blind. Where did I write Sully?
I fixed it already.
The six episode comment was a not subtle hint to change this : “Two chapters down, three to go in season one.”
I’m glad you are enjoying the show either way and I think you may be shocked about where they take Annie’s character, I certainly was in a good way.
(Just to make this comment seem a little less negative).
I was cracking up when I read your description of George’s monthly visitor, hahaha. It was very fitting.