In just one episode, CBS’ hit freshman comedy “Ghosts” was able to create a vibrant world filled with charming characters. Prepare yourself to watch Season 2 with our recap.
A reimagining of the British comedy with the same name, which is the American adaptation of Ghosts, premiered in the fall of 2021 on CBS to great acclaim and a resurgence in popularity for the 18-49 age group. The show is different from CBS’s other comedic shows; Ghosts is a laugh-track-free, mockumentary-free one-camera comedy with any camera shakes in the eye, initially introduced in Malcolm in the Middle in the year 2000.
The show is based on Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), newlyweds from New York City who move into the decayed but beautiful Woodstone Mansion in upstate New York following the fact that a long-lost family member grants Sam the mansion. The main storyline of Season 1 revolves around Sam and Jay as they try to turn this woodstone into a bed and breakfast while battling Sam’s capacity to sense ghosts.
What exactly are “ghosts”?
Following a near-death incident where she slips down the staircase, Sam returns to the mansion and discovers that she can see a captivating, diverse group of ghosts from various times linked to the house. With a dazzlingly elegant score composed by Jeff Cardoni and a setting that provides endless narrative potential, Ghosts was the most anticipated show of the 2021–2022 TV season that captivated the attention of viewers, critics, and Mark Hamill alike. The series is preparing to kick off its second season; viewers must look back to Season 1’s incredibly enjoyable character development as well as the overall B&B storyline.
The events leading to Sam’s tragic fall can be described like this: Sam expresses her desire to convert the Woodstone into a B&B, but Jay is sceptical about the concept. When ghosts learn of the plans, they plan to chase Jay and Sam from the mansion. Sam’s long, arduous fall was the consequence of the spirit of Trevor ( Asher Grodman), who was a pantsless ghost of the stockbroker from the 90s trying his power to alter objects. He knocks a vase down, and Sam can slip onto the vase.
When Sam returns, her ghosts can still be seen. Sam cannot believe they exist, saying that her visions are due to head injuries from the fall. After a visit to the hospital, Sam finds out that she has seen different ghosts in different settings. Sam considers this to be proof that her dreams of spirits are real. Sam is open to this new reality and bonds with ghosts, acting as a bridge between the plane of the ghosts and the world of the living.
Through the seasons, it is the time when these rules for the universe of ghosts are slowly crafted. These tiny ghost legend bits are purposefully presented to allow more exploration in the coming seasons. One of the most interesting aspects is that ghosts sleep all night long. This is questioned hilariously by the ghosts themselves at various points during the year. They also appear to keep some human senses. Ghosts aren’t real. They can’t taste food. But, they smell and often ask Sam or Jay to prepare specific food items, so they still enjoy a little bit of human interaction.
Also, as Sasappis ( Roman Zaragoza) reported, ghosts may be sexually active; they don’t know how to complete them. At present, the ghosts remain in the places they were born in. If the Woodstone ghosts decide to leave the property, their ghost bodies are returned to where they arrived. At the end of the season, it is proven that children can see ghosts, and Thorfinn ( Devan Long) sang to Hetty ( Rebecca Wisocky) as a young child.
One of the most significant developments of The Ghostscanon is their belief in being carried away into the sweet afterlife, or, in the way they would prefer to call it, “sucked off.” “Sucked away.” The term is used to create laughter, but it is the most likeable part of the Ghosts’ story.
It is first seen in action when Sam and Jay set off to find the ghost of Sam’s mom, Sheryl (Rachael Harris), at the site of her untimely death-by-shrimp-allergy: a Cuban-Mexican-American-Hawaiian fusion restaurant named “Moji Town.” As she is haphazardly trying to reach Heaven by asking Sam to be sorry for being cruel, Sheryl is eventually “sucked off” as Sam can see her mother’s real motives are that she would like her daughter to be content.
Ghosts The shining light of HTML0 is the diverse cast of ghosts from diverse backgrounds and periods. This creates an infinite number of backstories to delve into, allowing for many seasons of stories. Each ghost gets its moment in the spotlight. Some even bring their show (such as Trevor’s amazing background story). There are even unresolved threads, like the mysterious poisoning that took place in Alberta ( Danielle Pinnock).
Thor’s backstory
The first ghost’s backstory investigated is that of Thorfinn’s, the Viking ghost. Workers discover human remains, including Thorfinn’s, while excavating the site.Thorfinn decides to be buried at a Viking funeral, hoping to escape his ethereal plane. While on the route, Thorfinn reveals that his crew left him behind. When the team holds the Viking burial for Thorfinn, the king still has not made it into the sky. But he is content with it, declaring that “it was not the right time to allow Thor to be taken away.”
Isaac’s Background
Isaac Higgintoot ( Brandon Scott Jones), whose legacy is sadly shattered following the death of multi-generational star Alexander Hamilton, carries a distinct arc defined by his determination and desire to be a leader. His character is complex, and he struggles to keep his secrets despite his apparent feelings toward Nigel ( John Hartman), the British officer.
The latter he accidentally killed over 250 years back. In the end, Higgintoot overcomes his hesitations and confesses his feelings for Nigel during the season’s finale. It’s a moving moment followed by Higgintoot’s stubborn insistence on not expressing his real feelings throughout the entire season.
Pete’s Backstory
Pete ( Richie Moriarty)’s backstory is explained at the beginning of the film and focuses on his tragic death at the hands of an arrow-wielding scout who was teaching archery in the Woodstone during the 80s. When Sam finds Pete’s wife using the old handbook of a scoutmaster, Pete realises that his wife was married to the best of friends, Jerry, and the couple had an affair even though they were with him.
Pete was still in love. Pete is initially a little snarky. However, he eventually accepts her. Pete’s next storyline occurs when he recruits Nancy ( Betsy Sodaro), the ghost of the basement Cholera, to play his girlfriend to defuse (true) claims that he is in love with Alberta.
Alberta’s Backstory
The legacy of Alberta Haynes is particularly captivating when the series slowly divulges information about her suspected poisoning. Episode 9, “Alberta’s Fans,” features Sam and Jay’s first official “guest” at their B&B: Todd ( Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll), a famous Alberta Haynes historian. He initially appeared to be an eccentric fan. However, his character’s creep increases when he shares his most prized possession: Alberta’s toenail.
Todd triumphs in his quest to eventually clone Alberta. Then, he is shown to have a photo of Alberta tattooed on his back. After Todd is discovered in a state of non-responsiveness, Sam and Jay believe they’re responsible for the incident after feeding Todd some almost expired chicken. Then, Todd recovers and later appears to the media, claiming it was poison inside Alberta’s old moonshine bottles, the one he took a drink from.
The Backstory of Flowers
Flowers’ ( Sheila Carrasco’s) character is developed to be charming and aloof. Her mythology is greatly extended during Episode 7, which reveals the story of her participation in a bank robbery committed by a hippie community in 1968. The commune is arguing over how to use the money to help narwhals, or wild cat species in Costa Rica; Flower suggests they use the money to aid one another. Others are against it, which is why she and her friend Ira ( Adam Bernett) accept the money.
The Flower is tragically killed by being mauled by a bear while they flee. While they are away, Sam has tasked herself with writing an article about the bank robbery that was a hippie as an independent writer for the Hudson Valley newspaper. Flower finally agrees to allow Sam to write the piece, and a sweet easter egg is revealed during the process: Ira established Daisy’s cafe in honour of Flower and donated the profits to poor communities, thus carrying out the burden of educating people about safety.
Trevor’s Backstory
Trevor is one of the most impressively created (and well-acted) ghosts of the season. Being forced to live life without pants, he contributes to the show’s dialogue with plenty of 90s-style jokes (such as the top three stock choices: Blockbuster, Circuit City, and Enron). At the show’s beginning, it is evident that he can be a savvy participant in the so-called “finance bro” culture.
As time passes, his character grows more balanced. The character’s development culminates in Episode 16, “Trevor’s Jeans.” Trevor and his Wall Street buddies planned a trip to the Hamptons in the hopes of celebrating the summer associate Pinkus’ ( Robert Bazzocchi) promotion.
After his friends persuade Pinkus to do the “fun race” (which includes returning to the city of New York City with no pants), Trevor sneaks into the kitchen to give Pinkus his pants in an act of kindness. This is a testimony to his character over and above his glamorous surface persona. This was, however, following an assortment of substances taken from his “pill drawer,”, which led to his heart bursting two hours after.
His acquaintance, Ari ( Blair Penner), recommends that they eliminate his body. Presently, Ari ( Rob Huebel) appears on Woodstone to discuss the acquisition of Elias’s husband’s watch. By Sam, Trevor messes with the current Ari, who purchases this watch through Sam and Jay for a price twice the original.
The Backstory of Hetty
In episode 10, “Possession”, Hetty accidentally possesses Jay after she tries to prevent him from messing with the lighting fixtures. The result is a highfalutin performance from Utkarsh Ambudkar, who easily echoes Rebecca Wisocky’s powerful, high-pitched voice. In Jay’s body, Hetty enjoys all the human luxuries she hasn’t had for the last 130 years.
The plot is an investigation of Hetty’s mind and introduces her to her ghostscanon. Hetty is on a power trip and refuses to give up her new human body. She complains about the things she couldn’t do in her former existence, like going to Paris. Then she is driven from Jay’s body (literally) if, after she tries to get to Paris, She pushes through the “ghost fence” that is a part of the property.
Sasappis’ Backstory
Sasappis is a natural storyteller. Although Sasappis initially appears to be a snarky gossiper, he gradually becomes a more complex character. In episode 7, the viewers get an insight into his romantic life a few decades ago when Sam goes to the newspaper she’s freelance for and meets Sasappis, her former lover Shiki ( Crystle Lightning). Sasappis discovers that Shiki, in a humorous way, “ghosted” her in the past, and Sam decides to bring the two to one another by sending Shiki a text message.
Jay proposes to be Sasappis’ “texting coach,” which leads to a discussion between Sam and Jay about the advantages of expressing what one feels. In a touching scene, Sam reveals to Shiki Sasappis’s love for her. Shiki is confused as she echoes Jay’s opinion regarding the benefits of “playing with games.”
In the next scene, Jay reveals to Sam an email he was planning to send her following their first date, but “by God’s grace, God did not go without.” She calls him “Samcakes” in the text and suggests she may have “the one.” Sam relents and is willing to assist Sasappis in “playing the game.”
In the opening scene from the finale of Season “Farnsby and B,” it is found that termites are living inside the house. Thor then confesses to the rest of the cast that he put a Norse curse over Sam and Jay when ghosts got on to their plans to create a B&B. And to make matters even more difficult, The Farnsbys ( Mark Linn-Baker and Kathryn Greenwood) protest against the possibility of opening a Woodstone B&B by opening their own the Farnsby. Farnsby B. and B. Sam and Jay follow Thor’s suggestion to boil sugar and cinnamon to break the curse.
As Sam is preparing to boil the sugar, the ghosts speculate that the reverse of the curse (which likely led to Sam’s fall down the steps and her subsequent vision of spirits) could result in her losing her capability to recognise ghosts. This results in a warm and smug goodbye to all ghosts. Sam decides to avoid losing the ghosts, so she and Jay take on them and the Farnsbys in a pickleball match. Jay and Sam take the win on their own after the game was won by Mr. Farnsby’s back getting blown out, which results in being officially designated as the Woodstone B&B.
Jay and Sam’s guests are the first to arrive, but only the guests leave, leaving Jay and Sam to slide down the stairs to the basement, awash with ghosts from Cholera. The ghosts are not the only thing that has afflicted them. Jay and Sam have not been able to defeat the curse. However, the curse could be beginning to get underway. Since the motivations and complexities in the lives of Jay, Sam, and the ghosts have been fully established in Season 1, one can anticipate an array of stories to be told in Season 2 when the world outside is beginning to settle within Woodstone B&B. Woodstone B&B.