'Being Human' Series 5 Episode 1 review from The Guardian Blog – Dan Martin 

"Last year saw the introduction of Damien Molony as Hal, the vampire dreamboat with OCD, and Michael Socha as little-werewolf-lost Tom. Both fantastic performances proved the original Being Human flatmate template was durable and, better still, restored the early special brand of tender humour. The arrival of Kate Bracken as Alex, the "don't mess" big-sister ghost figure, is just as effortless. Is it bad that we don't really miss Annie? Presenting the threesome as a new supernatural Trinity was a smart move – but the more impressive trick was to establish them as mates. Hopefully the increased level of jeopardy this series will still allow for the domestic bickering at this show's" crooked heart.