What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBeing Human
Toby Whithouse · Series · 2009
If you loved Being Human, start with Bitten (Kelley Armstrong, 2001) — a book on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Being Human across media.
What hooked you in Being Human was the way it grounded supernatural existence in the messy, relatable reality of domestic life.
Books on the same thread
More Than Human
Theodore Sturgeon · Book · 2013
Explores: Gestalt Consciousness, Telepathy, Telekinesis.
Much like the protagonists in Being Human, the characters here grapple with the profound alienation of being different, finding a sense of belonging through a shared, uncanny collective identity.
The Invisible Man
H. G. Wells · Book · 2007
Explores: Invisibility, Mad Scientist, Social Isolation.
If you appreciated the existential struggle against one's own nature in Being Human, this story mirrors that isolation as a man loses his identity to his supernatural condition.
Bitten
Kelley Armstrong · Book · 2001
Shares a thread with Being Human: Urban Fantasy.
Fans of Being Human will recognize the tension of maintaining a dual identity while desperately trying to lead a normal life amidst the pull of a supernatural heritage.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Explores: isolation, sanity, female hysteria.
The unsettling atmosphere of a haunted home in Being Human finds a darker, more psychological counterpart here, exploring how the environment itself can trap and haunt those within.
Films on the same thread
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Explores: Vampires, Modern Life, Housemates.
This film takes the domestic premise of Being Human and injects it with humor, focusing on the same mundane frustrations of roommates forced to navigate life while being supernatural.
Monster House
Film · 2006
Explores: Coming of age, Haunted house, Childhood fears.
If you enjoyed the haunted house dynamics of Being Human, you will appreciate how this story turns a residence into a character, forcing inhabitants to confront terrifying supernatural secrets.
The Invisible Man
James Whale · Film · 1933
Explores: Scientific Hubris, Loss of Identity, Dangers of Experimentation.
The internal decay of the characters in Being Human is echoed here as a man loses his moral grounding, illustrating the tragic cost of meddling with supernatural existence.
Good Boy
Film · 2025
Explores: Loyalty, Protection, Good vs Evil.
This narrative captures the protective bond seen in Being Human, highlighting the struggle to maintain a safe, normal home environment when supernatural forces threaten to tear it apart.
Podcasts on the same thread
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
If the first-hand accounts of the supernatural in Being Human intrigued you, these witness testimonies provide a similarly intimate, atmospheric look at the unexplained phenomena surrounding our daily lives.
The Boys Haunted Explorations
Podcast
Explores: ghosts, haunted places, paranormal activity.
Much like the house-based hauntings in Being Human, this exploration of haunted locations captures the same curiosity about the lingering spirits that occupy the spaces we call home.
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Common questions
Is Being Human about supernatural creatures living together?
Yes, Being Human follows a group of friends who are vampires and werewolves. They decide to move into a house together to turn over a new leaf while navigating the challenges of their supernatural identities and their shared desire to be human.
Does Being Human feature ghosts as well?
Yes, the house that the group of friends moves into in Being Human is haunted by the ghosts of people who were killed under mysterious circumstances. These ghosts represent an additional challenge for the supernatural group as they attempt to live together.
What is the central premise of Being Human?
Being Human centers on a group of friends who are vampires and werewolves. They move into a shared house to turn over a new leaf, but they must deal with the house being haunted by ghosts while bonding over their mutual desire to be human.
Are the main characters in Being Human supernatural?
Yes, the main characters in Being Human are supernatural creatures. Specifically, the group consists of vampires and werewolves who move into a house together, where they also encounter ghosts of people killed under mysterious circumstances while trying to live as humans.