Being Human: The Complete Second Season

This Syfy-aired American incarnation of the original British series—about a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost who become roommates—holds its own just fine as it continues to stake out a separate identity. After establishing the premise in the first season—three former humans attempting to live normal lives—the Boston-based show presents the characters with even greater challenges. Bloodsucking Aidan (Sam Witwer) is lured back into the schemes of the ruling undead monarchy, forcing him to kill once again; the feral Josh (Sam Huntington) passes his curse on to a woman and puts himself on the line to cure her; and the spectral Sally (Meaghan Rath) gives in to her dark side in her desire to interact with the material world. Together, the trio not only leave behind a lot of victims, but also lose the support they used to provide one another; as a result, they spiral into their respective destructive instincts. Being Human pulls out the stops during the season finale, which sends all three characters into a limbo that leaves everything precariously on edge. Compiling all 13 episodes from the 2012 second season, extras include a “making-of” featurette, an interview, and footage from the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. Recommended. (S. Axmaker)