In a previous article, I mentioned how I had put off watching CBS’s adaptation of Ghosts for so long and once I started watching it, I had fallen in love with the show. Now, Ghosts has just premiered its two-part mid-season finale before going on a break until January 5th, 2023. With the first half of season two out, I wanted to recap the tone and events of this season and how they stack up so far against the previous season, as well as review the holiday-themed mid-season finale.
Only Good Thoughts
I’m definitely happy to say that season two has maintained a good flow and remains entertaining and endearing throughout this batch of episodes. The unfortunate thing for many shows is that they start off with a really great first season and struggle to maintain that spark in the second. Luckily for us, Ghosts is able to keep up with what we loved about the show, while also growing the story and the characters.
Slight Spoilers
There’s plenty to love about this season. From Isaac and Nigel’s relationship developing, finding out Thorfinn has a son, and getting closer to solving Alberta’s murder case, there are a lot of themes that have been sprinkled throughout this season that I hope we see more of once the show comes back from break. I love the ease with which everyone’s interacting with each other now – clearly more comfortable in this season and able to develop their characters further.
My Favorite Episodes
My two favorite episodes of this season were Jay’s Friends and The Liquor License. Jay’s Friends is about Jay befriending a bunch of people who happen to be in a cult. It’s a great episode because we’re reminded that while Jay knows about the ghosts and accepts them in his life, he can’t see or hear them. While Sam can and therefore doesn’t feel the effects of moving away from their lives in the city, Jay is unfortunately left feeling very isolated. Granted, his choice in friends leaves him and his wife in an odd predicament, but luckily Flower’s experience in a cult helps them get out of it. Plus, we get a really great emotional moment with Flower, helping bring more life to her character other than a ditzy ghost with a horrible attention span.
The Liquor License is a title that’s on the nose. Jay forgot to apply for a liquor license and that means that he, Sam, and the ghosts have to think on their toes in order to host a whiskey-tasting event. This is where Alberta comes in. Not only does she suggest where they can get liquor, but her suggestion to host a speakeasy is such a fun inclusion in the show. It almost transports us to the Prohibition days, plus we’re given more clues on who could have possibly killed Alberta. It’s a fun episode with a great ending that had me excited for this storyline to be fleshed out in the future.
Mid-Season Finale Review
Now, let’s get to the mid-season finale. We had a two-part finale centered around Christmas. Sam loves Christmas movies, especially ones that have a message in them. The ghost learning the lesson this time is Thorfinn. I absolutely loved seeing Rose McIver act like Thor (spoiler: Thor accidentally possesses Sam). It brought me back to McIver’s iZombie days where her character Liv Moore would take on the attributes of the people’s brains she had eaten. All in all, I really believed that it was Thorfinn acting through Sam.
On top of this, we get a really wonderful background story with Isaac. After so many decades of suppressing who he really was, Isaac had the courage and help to admit his feelings for Nigel. But, it’s not as easy as he thought it would be, as he harbors guilt for the lie he hid from his wife while he was living. It really is a great moment that really highlights the amazing writing of this series – as Isaac’s story, up until and including the ending, was satisfying to watch and had an excellent payoff.
I also enjoyed the show bringing back Bela’s character. We hadn’t seen Jay’s sister since the first season when Trevor tried his hand at online dating. The storyline definitely goes in a few different directions that you don’t expect it to. And the ending is definitely one you won’t see coming – I won’t spoil it for you. But, just make sure you stick around until the very end, you won’t want to miss it!
I think a weekly show is at its best when you’re sad an episode ended and you have to wait until the next week for more. And now, especially with us having to wait until January 5th, I’m especially sad. I love this show and I think they’re doing an amazing job of staying entertaining, incorporating great storylines, and sprinkling real human emotions in from time to time. This show genuinely makes me happy and I cannot wait to see how the show picks up with episode 11, The Perfect Assistant.
What’d you think of the mid-season finale and how is season two stacking up against season one for you?
Sophmore season is even better than its first
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