Since the show’s lineup is so large, I wasn’t shocked when Ghosts season 4’s fun new spirit Chris only lasted one episode before he moved on from the Woodstone Mansion. The sitcom doesn’t have sufficient screen time to explore more characters when the current cast already have to wait a few episodes to get a look in. Even then, many subplots are often dropped for weeks at a time. Perhaps the most egregious instance of this in Ghosts season 4 comes courtesy of Sass.
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Sass’s promising plot from the first half of the season still hasn’t resurfaced despite a running gag about his personal history. In season 4, episode 5, “A Star Is Dead,” Sass tried to date Marisa, an actor from a local drama group, when she appeared in Jay’s dreams. Initially, this seemed to work, but Sass soon realized that the version of Marisa he was speaking to was actually just part of Jay’s mind. This meant he was technically trying to date Jay, sending the lovelorn ghost back to the proverbial drawing board.
Pete promised to finally use his powers to help others by finding Sass a love interest.
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To make matters worse, Pete did travel all the way to Norway to learn what happened to Thor’s shipmates but never stood by his promise to Sass. I can’t stand when sitcoms revert to the status quo with each new episode, forgetting the plot of the previous outing in the process, so I was initially glad to see Ghosts season 4 avoid this sitcom problem. However, while the events of episode 13, “Ghostfellas,” led directly into episode 14, “Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle,” Pete’s promise to Sass was seemingly forgotten after the episode ended.
Pete’s powers led him to develop a boastful side, but it seemed like he could make up for this by finding Sass someone to love. Not only were Sass’s attempts to date via Jay’s dreams fruitless, but it was surprisingly tragic to find out just how long he had been holding out to find a love interest. Sass’s sardonic manner might not make him the most immediately lovable character, but his churlish attitude makes a lot of sense given his centuries spent alone. In this context, Pete reneging on his promise is pretty disappointing.
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Ghosts Season 4 Already Ended One Sass Love Story Sadly
Sass needs a love story soon given how sad his season 4 story has been so far, and not just because dating Marisa in Jay’s dreams turned out to be a dead end. Before Ghosts season 4’s Carol comeback gave her a bigger supporting role, episode 8, “A Very Arondekar Christmas Part 1,” saw Thor betray Sass’s trust by telling Flower about him dying a virgin. Flower tried to get Pete’s ex-wife to sleep with Sass, but he had no interest in the proposition and was hurt to learn that Thor had shared his secret.
Although Sass may have forgiven Thor, his storyline in the Christmas special remained atypically downbeat. Despite Pete’s promises, he still hadn’t met anyone on his travels who would have worked as a love interest for Sass. Meanwhile, Sass’s own attempts to date in Jay’s dreams proved an embarrassing misfire. While Pete might be Ghosts season 4’s favourite character, the sitcom hero is overdue to pay off his promise to Sass. Watching the supporting star waiting in the wings only gets sadder every time a character mentions his virginity, as Hetty and Flower do in episode 16, “St. Hetty’s Day.”
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While Ghosts is hardly The Bear, if ever there was a time for the comedy show to get emotional, this would be it. Sass’s life remains a mystery and his lack of a love life is one of the saddest details about his character, so naturally it makes sense for the show to tackle both of these issues in the same episode. Furthermore, this could take the sting out of Sass’s backstory.
Sass’s backstory is likely to be a sad one, so it would be a nice touch if he had some hope in the present.
Since viewers know Sass died a virgin, it seems fair to suggest that he died well before his time. His backstory is likely to be a sad one, so it would be a nice touch if he had some hope in the present. This could ideally come in the form of a love interest who can ensure that his future is more promising than his past. It might not be because Pete came through on his promise and found someone for him, but Ghosts season 4 can still give Sass some hope for the future by introducing his love interest.
