Ghosts
Ghosts

Ghosts

2023TV ShowEndedEnglish

A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users95%
Director: Joe Port, Joe WisemanGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young couple inherits a country house, only to discover it's inhabited by a motley crew of ghosts from various historical periods. The living couple must navigate the eccentricities of their spectral housemates while trying to renovate and live in their new home. The ghosts, in turn, must adjust to having the living around and learn to coexist, often with hilarious results.

Critical Reception

Ghosts has been widely praised for its charming premise, strong ensemble cast, and a perfect blend of humor and heart. Critics and audiences alike have lauded its ability to balance supernatural elements with relatable character dynamics and witty writing, making it a feel-good hit. The show successfully revives the traditional sitcom format with a fresh, contemporary twist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever concept and heartwarming characters.
  • Applauded for its sharp writing and successful blend of comedy and occasional pathos.
  • Noted for its strong performances from the main cast, bringing a unique energy to the supernatural premise.

Google audience: Viewers consistently rate Ghosts highly, appreciating its family-friendly humor, likable characters, and the charming chemistry between the cast. Many enjoy the show's ability to be funny without being mean-spirited, often describing it as a delightful escape.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for numerous awards including Critics' Choice Television Awards, People's Choice Awards, and GLAAD Media Awards.

Fun Fact

The show is an adaptation of a British series of the same name, but the American version features an entirely new set of characters and storylines, set in a different location.

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TMDB Reviews

5 reviews
Dan Williams

Dan Williams

Ghosts has aired its final episode and what a gem of a series it was! Over the years I laughed, I cried, I will really miss everything about it. They created something rare in a comedy that could air pre-watershed and be enjoyed by every...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

The nice thing about TMDB as opposed to IMDB is that you are allowed to like the British version of ghosts, and you're allowed to like it more than the US version. Why they are taking down positive reviews of the UK version is beyond me. ...
ItzHyper

ItzHyper

I love these characters so much. I basically instantly fell in love with all of them the moment I started watching. Also, those emotional moments, especially in season 2 hit me like a truck 😭.
Timefox881

Timefox881

Riskless and sentimental. The standard "dumb male" stereotype is partnered up with a wife played by an actress so drab they gave her a nose ring and wrist tattoo because she lacks the talent to make an interesting character. The writi...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Ghosts is one of those series you want to like but to me its a comedic shadow of what it could be. In my view its biggest shortcoming is a simple one, its not that funny. I found much of the humour was based on exposition. In spite of a...