From its first episode, “Patience,” to its season finale, “The Devil Went to Woodstone,” Ghosts Season 4 marks another triumphant run for the daring and wholesome comedy. Few comedies can guarantee fresh and fleshed-out storylines four seasons in. The American remake of the UK original is now undoubtedly one of those shows, underscoring that with each season, it’s bound only to get bigger and better.
Often, people who prefer dramas to comedies argue that nothing seems to happen in comedies to provide the necessary angst that keeps viewers invested. Yet, the best comedies know how to do both while simultaneously ensuring that viewers feel satisfied with the character journeys. And if nothing else, Season 4 does wonders for each of the characters, allowing their time in Woodstone Mansion’s purgatory to pass with opportunities for them to continue growing.
Ghosts Season 4 Delivers Another Solid Season
A large part of the show’s appeal is its means of equally spreading screen time between its brilliant ensemble cast. Each of the ghosts gets to shine alongside Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar’s Sam and Jay Arondekar, all while the series simultaneously introduces new characters who leave an impact, like Patience the Puritan ghost, Joan (Sas’ new girlfriend), or even Trevor’s daughter Abby. It’s a brilliant means of allowing characters to get their screen time while concurrently delivering thoughtfully delightful storylines that hit deeply.
There’s plenty that happens in the season, from finally giving us long-awaited ghost-power reveals like Hetty’s and allowing Jay to open his restaurant, Mahesh, in honor of his father. At the same time, characters like Elias make their grand returns, and Sasappis finds love. (Season 4 is also the chapter where Jay finally sees the ghosts, giving us one of the best Christmas episodes to date!) Amid it all, the writing remains whip-smart with jokes that are so hilarious you’ll find yourself randomly thinking of one and laughing about it all day. Not a single episode feels like it’s missing magic. And even when there are ones that might not be fan favorites, they still provide plenty of entertainment to remain memorable.
As the cast is given more opportunities to allow their characters to grow and evolve, their performances become better and bolder. Rose McIver also has her directorial debut in “Ghostfellas,” making it one of the strongest episodes of the season.
Lovers quarrel and get back together, selfishness turns to selflessness, and sneaky plotting turns to wildly fun chaos. With twenty-two episodes, there’s plenty to highlight and focus on, proving that every beat of the show is thoughtful and in favor of the characters. And that’s perhaps the best part of the series’ structure. Ghosts is always character-driven, allowing the plot to be so exceptionally well-written because everything is meant to give these misfits room to shine. In addition, even when there is a heavy focus on the plot, the writers and actors are all so acutely aware of how the characters would react that it makes each beat feel surprisingly relatable and tender.
Ghosts Season 4 is not only one of the funniest chapters in the show’s run, but it’s also one of the most heartfelt as countless moments explore deeply human arcs that allow viewers to feel seen.
Sharp, hilarious, and still pulling off organic twists that work brilliantly, Ghosts Season 4 proves that the series is the best comedy on air right now. The comforting series continues to be a riveting gem as it balances heart and humor with narratives that feel earned and carefully executed.
