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Ghost Writer

2015·Show
10Episodes in1Season
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Two women are bound by their mutual passion for writing. Tono Risa is already a successful writer. Her books are all best sellers and have been made into movies, putting increasing pressure on Risa to keep churning out masterpieces. The professional pressures and her personal responsibilities begin to make Risa feel overwhelmed and dejected. Yuki is a young woman who moves to Tokyo with the dream of becoming a published writer someday. When she is about to give up on that dream, Yuki is offered a job to work as Risa’s assistant by her editor. The two women start off a little stilted but eventually form a friendship and a productive working relationship. As Yuki’s role gradually increases from being an assistant to a ghostwriter for Risa, will Risa feel threatened by Yuki’s ambition?
Japanese DramaProfessional RivalryMentorship SagaWriting WorldFemale FriendshipPsychological PortraitContemporary RealismEmotional DepthCareer Challenges

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ghost Writer worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Ghost Writer have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 48 minutes each.

When did Ghost Writer air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Ghost Writer in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Ghost Writer use?

Parental BonusOff-the-Shelf FXStepford SmilerDrugs Are BadShell-Shocked VeteranTeam Hand-StackOnly Sane ManSassy Black WomanOne of Our OwnIntrepid ReporterNosy NeighborNew Transfer Studentand 117 more

TV Tropes lists 129 storytelling tropes for Ghost Writer, including Parental Bonus, Off-the-Shelf FX, Stepford Smiler.