Ep 8. Children Shouldn't Play With Undead Things

In the eighth episode of Being Human’s first season, titled “Children Shouldn’t Play With Undead Things,” tension is high amongst the supernatural roommates as they deal with the aftermath of their recent actions.

We open on ghostly Annie, who is visibly upset as she watches her roommates, werewolf George and vampire Mitchell, interact with their respective love interests. George’s girlfriend Nina is still reeling from their confrontation with Renton, the leader of their werewolf pack, and Mitchell’s former lover Lauren is back in town and eager to reconnect.

Meanwhile, George and Mitchell struggle to keep their true natures hidden from their human co-workers at the hospital, which proves to be increasingly difficult as they find themselves the subject of gossip and rumors. Their situation is further complicated when a young girl, turned into a vampire by Mitchell years ago, comes looking for him, setting off a chain of events that threatens to expose their secrets.

As tensions rise and relationships are put to the test, the roommates must band together to protect themselves and each other from the dangers that surround them. But with the weight of their past mistakes bearing down on them, they must confront the possibility that their actions may have grave consequences.

“Children Shouldn’t Play With Undead Things” is a haunting and emotional episode that explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity in a world where anything is possible. As the roommates struggle to reconcile their human and supernatural sides, they must also confront the reality that their choices have far-reaching consequences that could change their lives forever.