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Ghosts

2019 – 2023Show5 seasons30 episodesTV-14

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic818.1Rotten Tomatoes96%91%

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy series about history and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for adrenaline.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S4E7 "It's Behind You" 8.7

Episodes

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8.0
8.0
8.2

Story

It's a live-in nightmare.

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.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • Estate Gothic Mystery
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • Cinematic Editing Masterpiece
  • Class & Capitalism Critique
  • Ghostly Romance
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Atmospheric Melancholy
  • Time-Slipping Structure
  • Visual Storytelling

Cast

24 of 90 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Simon Hynd, Tom Kingsley, Nick Collett
Written by
Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard
Produced by
Matthew Mulot
Music by
Arthur Sharpe

Everyone

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Facts

April 15, 2019 · November 10, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 15, 2019
Last aired
November 10, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Noodle Incident, Barred from the Afterlife, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome +9

  • Noodle Incident
  • Barred from the Afterlife
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Do Wrong, Right
  • Composite Character
  • Killed Off for Real
  • Militaristic Myopia
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Supernatural-Proof Father
  • Cacophony Cover-Up
  • Ripped from the Headlines

12 of 242 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ghosts?"

Questions about Ghosts

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghosts?

Paramount+Kanopy

In the United States, Ghosts streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Ghosts worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Ghosts okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Ghosts?

15 h

About 15 hours: 30 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2023.

Will Ghosts make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ghosts?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

What tropes does Ghosts use?

Noodle IncidentBarred from the AfterlifeSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeDo Wrong, RightComposite CharacterKilled Off for RealMilitaristic MyopiaI Need a Freaking DrinkAdaptational Nice GuySupernatural-Proof FatherCacophony Cover-UpRipped from the Headlinesand 230 more

TV Tropes lists 242 tropes for it, including Noodle Incident, Barred from the Afterlife, and Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.