The article discusses how the Christmas episodes of Ghosts have repeatedly used the plot of possession, which has weakened the impact of this supernatural element and confused viewers about the show's established rules.
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for ' Ghosts ' Season 4 Christmas episode.There aren't many modern sitcoms like CBS' Ghosts . Created by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, the series follows an accidental medium helping take care of an old house (along with the many spirits that inhabit it) and has kept audiences entertained for four seasons with this ensemble's supernatural hijinks.
And this isn't just due to the show's comedy; while constantly funny, it's how the series pays special attention to its own lore and develops the world around these characters that has made it such an endearing watch. Rather than resting on the simple concepts of ghosts, the program spends each episode digging deeper into what this kind of'life' means, finding humor while still deepening and upholding the different rules it's taken time to create...well, usually. Because for the past two Christmas episodes, the series has repeated what was once its biggest surprise, undercutting the impact more each time and confusing audiences about the rules of this world. It's normal for a program to repeat some of its ideas, but when it comes to Ghosts having more than one Christmas episode about possession, it's starting to hurt the very story it's been spending years building — and is at risk of becoming boring in the process. Possession Is Supposed To Be Special on 'Ghosts' While every sitcom takes the time to flesh out its story, it's hard to find one that puts as much thought into its mythos as Ghosts. The series follows the optimistic Sam (Rose McIver) who, after inheriting an old mansion right before suffering a near-death experience within it, gains the ability to see the dead. The series' main cast offers hilarious dynamics while constantly introducing audiences to new aspects of their world and its rules. One of the most interesting rules has to do with possession — namely, that it is exceedingly rare
GHOSTS SITCOM CHRISTMAS POSSESSION SUPERSTITION
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