While there is no scarcity of sitcoms, everyone who loves the genre should check out this 4-season CBS comedy that is both a critical and commercial hit:Ghosts. The network is known for producing some of the most recent sitcom successes, such asThe Big Bang TheoryandYoung Sheldon. However, Ghosts is unrelated to Chuck Lorre’s productions.
With a vibrant cast and a unique story based on eight spirits trapped in a Purgatory-type existence on the grounds ofWoodstone Manor,Ghostsis an exceptionally crafted masterpiece. Four seasons in, and a fifth and sixth season on the way,Ghostsis the perfect binge show to satiate your network television blues before the fall lineup begins.
Ghosts Is Rated 97% On Rotten Tomatoes For A Reason
Funny, Unique, And Touching: The Best Combination For A Great Show
Ghosts, the hit CBS sitcom that stars Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar as Sam and Jay, the owners and proprietors of Woodstone Manor, is one of thehighest-rated sitcoms onRotten Tomatoes, currently sitting at a 97% rating. The show, celebrated by critics and viewers alike, earned high ratings for its comical, yet touching portrayal of its characters.
Death and the afterlife aren’t always treated with reverence and respect in sitcoms, let alone most other television programs, butGhostshas the impressive ability to straddle two worlds.It treats its characters' lives with equal parts respect and comic reflection,a position that allows them to tell in-depth stories that honor the lives of the characters, and their afterlives.
The show’s writing is the hook, butthe heart and soul ofGhostsis brought by its ensemble cast. Whether it’s aboutSasappis' 500-year quest to lose his virginityorIsaac’s self-acknowledgment of his sexuality, the actors who embody (spiritually, of course) the characters connect the viewers to their lives in an honest and humorous way, even if it’s about death.
Ghosts Is A Rare American Remake Of A British TV Show That’s Just As Good (Or Better) Than The Original
Not Always Possible To Catch Lightning In A Bottle Twice, But They Nailed It
With some successes, and some painful misses (Viva Laughlinwill not be missed), British remakes can be hit or miss when it comes to American television audiences. Based on audience reception and critical reviews,Ghostshas arguably been the most successful American envisioning of a British comedysinceThree’s Company, interpreted from the 1973 ITV seriesMan About The House.
Its British counterpart, which ran for five seasons on BBC One, was also ranked highly among critics, sitting at 87% onRotten Tomatoes. Its uniqueness on the American airwaves, coupled with its respectful portrayal ofWoodstone Manor’s spirits, made some fans argue that this show takes the perfection of the British show and makes it better.
Whether it’s the stories, its ensemble cast, or its ability to make its viewers somewhat more comfortable with death,Ghostsis the can’t-miss network television program. With at least two more seasons on the way, there’s plenty of time to catch up on this fantastic sitcom and immerse yourself in the Woodstone Manor world.
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Ghosts is a comedy series about Samantha and Jay, who convert a country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Unbeknownst to them, the house is inhabited by ghosts of former residents, visible only to Samantha. The show blends humor with supernatural elements as the couple navigates their unusual challenges.
