The science fiction community is all atwitter over Syfy's new supernatural drama "Being Human". The show, which premieres Monday January 17th at 9/8c, premiered as a BBC original program that followed the lives of three 20-something supernatural beings - a werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost - as they attempt to navigate the complexities of life while dealing with their deep dark secret. At first, I must admit I was skeptical. Syfy is typically renown for terrible made-for-TV movies, an infinite number of "Stargate" reincarnations, and the odd WWE wrestling show. Syfy is not generally known for their quality programming. When I saw the previews, I assumed that Syfy- like so many parties at the moment - was attempting to cash in on "vampire" fever with this show.

However, after researching the show more and previewing some of the promos, I am actually extremely excited for this show. I am many things in life, but at my core I am a large nerd and it doesn't take much to entertain me. Start with some hot supernatural creatures in a remote Eastern United States coastal town, throw in some unrequited love affairs, and a flamboyant villain from time to time and I am happy. However it is a rarity for a sci-fi piece to engage me. Syfy is offering their own creative spin on some classic themes. 

The show is essentially a coming-of-age tale where supernatural beings are attempting to find balance in both of their worlds. Their trivial, mundane human problems allow us as audience members to relate to them as characters while simultaneously their other worldly experiences excite us with their foreignness.  Here are a few places though, in my opinion, that "Being Human" will break away from their contemporaries. In every piece of SCi-Fi that comes out at the moment werewolves and vampires are pitted against one another and established as mortal enemies often no rationale is given as to why this feud exists. In this show, the main vampire and main werewolf are not only roommates but co-workers as well and have a bit of a bromance relationship. I am excited to see this new development and intrigued to see where they go with the story line. Keeping in line with other TV/Movie vampires, Aiden - played by the hunky Sam Witwer - is tall dark and brooding, just the way I like my vampires. However Josh,  the werewolf in this show is not some butch, hairy, steroid-popping muscle man. Instead he is the adorable, slightly nerdy & awkward guy next door. Perhaps the biggest deviation from the norm is the incorporation of ghosts into the TV show. For all the supernatural shows/movies out there, ghosts often do not make the cut. Sally, the intrepid ghost of our show, demonstrates great promise. Due to the fact that ghosts are generally left alone, Syfy will have a lot of flexibility in how they develop the storyline of this character.