Ghosts
Seen it?2019 | 5 seasons | Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Ghosts, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 617K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Series 2 is the high point.
Series 12019 · 6 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday- Series 22020 · 6 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
- Series 32021 · 6 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Series 42022 · 6 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Series 52023 · 6 episodes · 5.8 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Jim Howick, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond
- Charlotte RitchieAlison Cooper
- Kiell Smith-BynoeMichael 'Mike' Cooper
- Mathew BayntonThomas Thorne
- Simon FarnabyJulian Fawcett
- Martha Howe-DouglasStephanie 'Fanny' Button
- Jim HowickPatrick 'Pat' Butcher
- Laurence RickardRobin / Humphrey's Head
- Ben WillbondThe Captain
- Lolly AdefopeKitty