Alexandra Millar[a] is a fictional character in the comedy-drama TV series Being Human, portrayed by Kate Bracken.
She joins Hal and his friends, the werewolf Tom and the ghost Annie to bring down Cutler and the Old Ones, one of the most ancient vampires.
[8] Kate Bracken adds that for Alex their relationship is never easy, especially when Hal gives into his darker side too much.
Roberts also describes Annie's and Alex's relationship as a "ghostly sisterhood", similar to the one in Blithe Spirit.
[9] According to Kate Bracken Alex is very close to her father Brendan and her three brothers Derek, Ryan and Decky (short for Declan).
When she already thought that she didn’t get the part, she received a phone call and was told that she would be playing Alex.
During the filming actress Kate Bracken heard some hints that her character might stay, but she did not think much more about it.
Then production team asked Bracken to sign up for the next series, with Alex becoming a lead character.
[3] Mark Oakley from Den of Geek believes that Kate Bracken has a great screen presence.
He adds that Bracken's performances as Alex have been fantastic, providing her character with real grit and determination.
[12] Caroline Preece from Den of Geek thinks that Kate Bracken complements the already-established dynamic between Michael Socha and Damien Molony beautifully.
[15] Dan Martin from The Guardian enjoyed the arrival of Kate Bracken as Alex, as the "don't mess big-sister ghost figure".
[16] According to the SFX magazine Kate Bracken is giving a "spirited performance" as Being Human's new ghost.
Alex showed a lot of initiative during the series — without her Tom and Hal would be completely lost in their fight against the devil.
[18] In 2013 Bracken got the 13th place on the Best breakthrough actor of 2013 list of the Radio Times, for her portrayal of Alex in Being Human.