The final series earned the warmest critical send-off - The Observer's 'exquisite exemplar of British comedy rep theatre' tribute capturing the consensus that the show had become one of the most consistent BBC comedies in years.
Renewal: Five series and Christmas specials concluded with the Series 5 Christmas special on 25 December 2023. The ensemble cast confirmed the show's conclusion. An American adaptation ran on CBS from 2021. (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12019 · 6 eps | 15 April 2019 | 7.5 | 87% | n/a | WORTH-IT |
| Season 22020 · 6 eps | 21 September 2020 | 7.6 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
| Season 32021 · 6 eps | 9 August 2021 | 7.7 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
| Season 42022 · 6 eps | 23 September 2022 | 7.8 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
| Season 52023 · 6 eps | 6 October 2023 | 8.0 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
Season 1 · episode BollyMeter rhythm
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The pilot does the difficult work of introducing eight distinct ghosts and two living leads while establishing the warm register that would sustain five series. Den of Geek described it as 'a masterclass in making the audience fall in love at first sight', with each ghost's quirks readable within minutes. The central premise - Alison and Mike inherit Button House and discover it is fully occupied - lands with the right mix of panic and delight.
The episode that shifted the show's register. A flashback to 1984 shows Pat's death by archery accident, and critics across outlets identified this as the episode where Ghosts earned genuine emotional investment alongside its comedy. Den of Geek ranked it among the series' best, noting it was 'the first time we really consider that all of the ghosts are just normal people' who lost their lives in mundane, unjust ways.
The S1 finale became memorable for its final sequence, in which Robin and Mary improvise a fantasy dinner so the ghosts can enjoy a meal with Alison and Mike despite being unable to eat or touch anything. Den of Geek described it as 'a memorable season finale', and the warmth of that scene established the emotional grammar the show would develop across four more series.
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