Ataraxia
Here at Asteriazine, we love finding binge-worthy series for you to enjoy over a weekend. Unfortunately, with only 18 episodes, you could easily finish it in one long day. But it doesn’t matter because this series is so addictive, you’ll end up watching it in one sitting—I bet my hand on it! Get ready to discover your new Netflix favorite show. Welcome to Woodstone B&B.
A New Adventure for Sam and Jay
In Ghosts, A couple deeply in love in the city suddenly discovers that they are the proud owners of a mansion that belonged to Sam’s recently deceased great-aunt: Woodstone Manor. While Sam is thrilled about owning such a beautiful property, Jay has his doubts. After agreeing, they decide to spend a few days there, and Sam has only one goal in mind: convincing Jay to open an Airbnb in their new home.
The problem? The mansion is haunted, and the ghosts are not about to let this happen. After all, what could be worse than seeing the living ruin their rooms? But when one of their attempts to scare the couple fails miserably, the ghosts are left hopeless, especially after Sam accidentally falls down the stairs and ends up in a coma. When she returns to the manor, things change for the couple: Jay has gotten into debt to make the B&B project happen, and Sam can now see the ghosts. Coexisting with them is going to be more chaotic than they expected.
Colorful Ghosts
One of Ghosts’ strengths is the diversity of its characters. A very old manor means old ghosts, and here, we get to know them through each episode. The stories are well-crafted, and the characters are completely different, each reflecting the values of their respective time periods. There’s a perfect mix of ethnicity, gender, culture, and opinions that could easily fall apart but instead blend seamlessly together. From Thorfinn the Viking to Hetty, Sam’s ancestor and former owner of the manor, Flower the hippie, Sass the Lenape, Isaac the army officer, Alberta the singer, Pete the scout leader, Trevor the banker, to Stephanie the teenage girl locked in the attic who only wakes up one day a year, and the ghosts from the basement suffering from cholera, as well as those from the garden shed—an old British Revolutionary soldier—the Woodstone Manor is far from boring.
Inclusivity Through Characters in Ghosts
Ghosts excels in using both living and dead characters to represent diverse cultures, sexualities, and genders. There’s a polyamorous hippie, a gay army officer, and even though there’s room for more, we appreciate the representation in the show. In Ghosts, the main theme is tolerance, acceptance, and forgiveness. Even though at first, it seems like the characters have nothing in common, you’ll quickly realize they have everything to do with one another.
Ghosts has become the comforting show you turn to whenever you’re feeling down. Available on Netflix for Season 1, Ghosts actually has 4 seasons in total, created by CBS. We really hope Netflix will acquire the rights for the next seasons, as we love the show and can’t wait to see more.
This series mixes humor and heart in such a way that it’s impossible not to fall in love with the characters and their quirky, touching interactions. Whether it’s the chaos of managing a haunted B&B or the deeper emotional connections among the ghosts and the living, Ghosts has found a way to balance comedy and heartfelt moments effortlessly. The show’s inclusivity and focus on acceptance make it both relevant and entertaining, and it’s easy to see why it has captured so many viewers’ hearts.
You can watch Ghosts in Netflix Right here and we hope you’ll love it.
