Being Human faces devilish finale after BBC axes it after fifth series
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Supernatural drama Being Human is being axed by the BBC after it finishes its current run.
The series, which has pulled in more than a million viewers, will reach an"apocalyptic end", with the central characters facing a showdown with the Devil.
The BBC3 programme,which developed from a 2008 pilot show, has seen its main cast - playing a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire who try to hold down normal lives - replaced since its early days.
Being Human's fifth series will climax with the sinister Captain Hatch, played by Phil Davis, being unmasked as the devil.
Station controller Zai Bennett said: "Being Human has been a fantastic and faithful friend to BBC3. However, all good things come to an end."
He said the channel was committed to "breaking new shows and new talent".
The series originally starred Aiden Turner, Russell Tovey and Lenora Crichlow. The latest run, which returned with 731,000 viewers on Sunday, features Damien Molony, Michael Socha and Kate Bracken.
Rob Pursey, the show's executive producer, said: "Working on Being Human has been a truly great experience. From the first one-hour pilot, all the way through to this climactic series, we've been given real creative freedom and encouragement."
Fans had been speculating on Twitter that the series - moved from a 9pm slot to a new 10pm home - might have been earmarked for the axe.
PA
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments